Shroud vs open

[DVal]

Does a shroud and chimney add any significant cooking ability to an Argentine grill? Most seem to be relatively open, but I've seen a few pics of people that have full hearths with large chimneys that remind me of a fireplace.

[Uncle Bob]

Not exactly what you described, but perhaps functionally what you are thinking. Check the links on the page for a customer review on YT: Wood - Charcoal Fired Grill - AZ BBQ Outfitters (azbbqgrills.com)

[jfmorris]

So are you talking about a partial shroud/top over the end where you burn the logs, with a chimney above that?

I have to think it would work similar to an old chiminea type backyard fire pit I've got that is enclosed in mesh all around. A LOT of the smoke escapes out the sides at first, but once I get a lot of coals going, a good amount of smoke seems to go up the chimney part. If nothing else, it gets the smoke above your head when seated around it in the backyard. But then again, an open fire pit has less smoke once the fire is blazing good too. Same thing would be true for an Argentine grill.

I just don't think the shroud and chimney will buy you a lot, and it will make it harder to cover and store when not in use.

[Johnny Booth]

guessing a shroud is helpful in the wind. Keeps the heat where you want it and maybe would stop flare-ups due to wind. I’m thinking of a steel shroud that is removable. A full-on fireplace-like grill seems like overkill unless it part of a very high-end outdoor kitchen.

[jfmorris]

Ok - now that I googled it, is this the kind of shroud/chimney you are talking about?

https://www.heritagebackyard.com/argentine-or-uruguayan-fireplace-grill-with-4-casters/

If so, as Johnny says above, it could help a lot if its windy out.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

I have a wind guard around my brasero but nothing elaborate....for 21% of that 7k ticket item from Heritage-I am not complaining!

[Johnny Booth]

Yep, this is what I was thinking of. I have seen ones that surround the cooking coals too. 👍😎

[Bad Hat BBQ]

If you are ONLY using coals that you have shifted from under the Brasero then you might not need it around the firebox....mine is 10 deep and the grate goes all the way down.

Firebrick in the cooking area is a smart thing to have...

[Bad Hat BBQ]

Johnny Booth

Chose to stand the Firebrick "Tall" by the Brasero and "Long" around the cook area
Grate now stops at 4.5 inches from the bottom....

This rig is pretty new to me but is is working out so far

[Johnny Booth]

I really like these rigs. Wishing for the one that works with my PK. Birthday coming. 👍

[Bad Hat BBQ]

(amazon.com)

Johnny Booth ...You might want to scan FB Marketplace

[Johnny Booth]

Yep - that’s the one. I don’t have FB. I did find the actual manufacturer and it is $100 cheaper than Amazon. 👍

https://theburnshopwf.com/product/pk-santa-maria-grill/