While I love the flavoring that can come from a charcoal grill and smoker, I am pretty awful at getting charcoal grills to light. In the past, when I tested other charcoal grills, I had to try multiple times (sometimes 30 minutes or more) to light the grill, but to no avail. You can imagine my excitement when I was asked to test the Masterbuilt AutoIgnite 545 Series Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker — because it makes the igniting process much easier.
I tested this grill for two weeks, cooking up some delicious meats and vegetables on its cast iron grates and plate. Throughout that time, my love for Smart grills, such as this one, was cemented as it makes the cooking process so much easier. While I'm a solo gal who didn't need to cook for more than myself (sometimes a friend came by), the 545 sq-inch surface is plenty large for big groups, parties, and families of all sizes.
