MCS has arrived - MHP a candidate

[BruceB]

My venerable and ancient Brinkmann steel frame aluminum body 4-burner with side burner etc. has been with me for 20 years at least. However, it's just too large for our deck and has to share space with the Silverbac and a Weber kettle. We're only two of us so don't need the extra cooking area that we used when having parties and such. So - looking for something maybe 24 inches wide and folding side shelf.

This month's Giveaway choice of a Modern Home Products JNR series added this one to my short list. But, I have a couple of questions that the MHP website doesn't exactly answer. How wide is the unit with the shelf folded? It appears to have 2 control knobs but only one H-burner? And lastly, the BBQGuys link in the review seems to be broken - is this still a valid offer? It's a bit of a premium item but will surely be the last grill I buy.

[GolfGeezer]

I don’t see it on BBQGuys, MHP’s website shows their products with a “where to buy” link - which I did not follow.

https://mhpgrills.com/products/jnr4ddp_ocolb_ocp/

[Carolyn]

JNR Grillhead:
36-1/2" Shelves Up
26-1/2" Shelves Down

The H burner sides are independent. Left and right as opposed to front and back.
I have watched the same video several times because I have considered this grill for a while now. I think the cost and the bricks have put me on pause. Not sure about dealing with the bricks.

The link worked for me. I am on an iPad using Safari.

[BruceB]

Thanks for the comments!

I was a bit surprised about the bricks, didn't think anybody did that any more. I previously had a grill with lava rocks which I didn't care for, but these look better.

My locked-down Firefox wouldn't open the link, but the private window option works.

[Carolyn]

Yeah, this looks like a great grill. I wonder why there aren't more videos about it. I watched one video a long time ago about the bricks. I dunno. Just seems like they would be a pain to clean, and I am not sure what extra benefit they give. At least they don't rust. 😆

[BruceB]

And - it's been ordered!

[BruceB]

Predicted to arrive on Monday via FedX from Texas !

[barelfly]

Congrats on the new cooker!! Can’t wait to see it in action!

[BruceB]

The cooker arrived in two installments, somehow the 3 pieces were removed from the pallet by FedX and arrived on Sunday and today, Tuesday. They are on my deck, awaiting the grand unpacking tomorrow.

[WI Bubba]

Congratulations on your new grill. I can't wait to hear what you think of it, and see some pictures of it in action.

[fzxdoc]

Nice haul! Let us know how easily it assembles and how your first cook goes. Congrats on your newest toy.

Kathryn

[BruceB]

It wasn't the easiest to assemble. I ordered it with the wheeled black column stand as pictured in the big Giveaway. There are some interesting blind places to get your hands in to place a nut. All the hardware seems first-class, the laser-cut stainless parts like the side shelf and access panel cover were covered with a protective film. The ceramic bricks seem to provide good coverage below the grates. The grates are their version of GrillGrates. Pictures after rain!

[BruceB]

The only thing I miss is a handle to move it around, not a convenient place to grab it, particularly if it's hot!

[HawkerXP]

Congrats!

[RonB]

Congrats!

[BruceB]

Assembled and ready to go! First cook was 2 NY Strip Steaks, reverse seared. It's pleasure to use!

[Oak Smoke]

Those ceramic bricks look incredible. I’l bet they will give great flavor.

[DavidNorcross]

Very nice. Congratulations. Looking forward learning more.

[Alan Brice]

Fine unit!

[stokester]

Just picked up the WNK model with SS side shelves at a local propane store. Looks like you got the SearMagic cooking grids too. They claim to have invented it before GrillGrate. Cost is on the high side but cast aluminum body and base, a lifetime guarantee and made in the US costs money. Fortunately for me the store assembled it and I will never have to buy another gas grill.

Also ordered a steel griddle for it which just arrived so I'll be posting and giving a review.

[Uncle Bob]

The BEST American Made Gas Grill of ALL TIME!? #bbq #grill #outdoorcooking #americanmade