Primo Oval XL 400 Ceramic Charcoal Grill PGCXLH (Grill ONLY) Review

Finding an excellent charcoal grill that cooks efficiently with tradition? Check out the Primo Oval XL 400 Ceramic Charcoal Grill PGCXLH (Grill ONLY)!.

Our most popular ceramic grill, and no wonder. Our Primo Oval XL 400 Ceramic Charcoal Grill PGCXLH (Grill ONLY) provides the largest cooking area and the patented oval shape offers superior cooking efficiency and accessibility. Grill, bake, roast, or smoke any food.

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Features

• NEW! Top Air Control - The new 6 position aluminum damper top allows for more precise temperature control. It also features a hood for all-weather grilling.
• NEW! Easy Lift Hinge - The new hinge design reduces the force necessary to open the lid by 70%, making grilling a breeze for all Primo users.
• NEW! Lower Air Control - The new 5 positions lower air control slider allows you to adjust the airflow into the bed of charcoal. Utilize this new feature to precisely control the temperature in the grill while cooking.
• Deceptively large cooking area
• Use as a primary grill or to complement the existing gas grill
• Two-zone cooking for preparing virtually any dish
• Ceramic retains heat to achieve high temperatures and efficient cooking
• Reversible cooking grates
• Cast iron top vent
• Easy-to-read thermometer
• Stainless steel draft door
• Oval shape maximizes the usable cooking area
• Low Maintenance & Self Cleaning
• Exceptional Temperature Control
• Ceramic, glaze, and hardware are designed for outdoor use
• Made in the USA

We have other sizes:
PGCJRH JR 200 , PGCLGH LG 300 , PGCXLH XL400, XL 400 All-In-One , PGGXLH OVAL G 420

Manuals

• Product Brochure
• Specs Sheet
• Quick Start Guide

Specifications

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 27" x 28" x 21"
• Cooking Grid: 18.5" x 25"
• Cooking Area: 400 sq. in.
• Temperature Range: 151 - 850 F+ | 66C-
• Optional Rack System: 280 sq. in.
• Capacity: Whole Chicken: 8 Burgers: 20 Whole Turkeys: 2 Racks of Ribs: 10 Steaks: 12 Ears of Corn: 12
• Color: Black
• Weight: 250 lbs

Cooking Configuration

 Grilling and Searing

• This is for grilling meat such as steak, chicken breast, or any foods that directly cook from the charcoal fire

Directions 

• Fill the firebox with natural lump charcoal. Use the vents to control airflow for perfect grilling temperatures. The shape of the ceramics creates convection and an even grilling experience that locks moisture into the food.

Grilling and Roasting

• Grill meat on the direct side and also roast tender foods like seafood and vegetables on the indirect side 

Directions

• Insert the cast iron firebox divider. Fill one side of the firebox with natural lump charcoal. Create two distinct cooking zones using a heat deflector rack and heat deflector plate. This allows you to sear a steak over direct heat while roasting tender vegetables or seafood over indirect heat.

Baking, Roasting, Smoking

• This configuration for indirect cooking such as an oven or smoker. Cook at low to medium temperatures for baking pizza or smoking meat. 

Directions

• Insert the cast iron firebox divider. Fill one side of the firebox with natural lump charcoal. Create two distinct cooking zones using a heat deflector rack and heat deflector plate. This allows you to sear a steak over direct heat while roasting tender vegetables or seafood over indirect heat.

Optional Accessories

Primo Digital Remote BBQ Thermometer

• Accurately measure the internal temperature of your food and the grill temperature simultaneously

Primo Instant Read Thermometer

• The Primo Instant Read Thermometer PG00359 accurately reads the internal temperature of your food in as little as 2 to 3 seconds. There is also a backlit display that makes grilling at night possible. It automatically powers on when its open and powers down upon closing. 

Heat Deflector Plates (2pcs)

• Use in line with the Heat Deflector Racks to convert your Primo into an oven, roaster, or smoker.

Heat Deflector Rack/Drip Pan Rack (2pcs) 

• Holds the Heat Deflector Plates which allow indirect cooking.

16" Glazed Ceramic Baking Stone

• Creates authentic wood-fired pizza, bake bread, casseroles, and pies. The glazed ceramic allows for easy food removal.

16" Natural Finish 

• Utilizes to Make authentic wood-fired pizza, bake bread, casseroles, and pies

Cast Iron Firebox Divider

• Allows you to split the firebox area to create two distinct cooking zones for simultaneous direct and indirect cooking. Also, conserve the amount of charcoal for lesser cooks.

V-Rack

• The "V" Rack is a porcelain-coated dual-purpose rack that holds five racks of ribs. Invert the rack to hold large cuts of beef, pork, or poultry. Invert the rack as shown here to hold multiple racks of ribs. Compatible with Oval XL 400, Oval LG 300, Kamado (#335).

 

5-Slot Rib Rack

• Allows you to simultaneously cook 5 racks of ribs

9-Slot Rib Rack

• Allows you to simultaneously cook 9 racks of ribs

Cast Iron Griddle

• This is a dual purpose half-moon cast iron griddle with a smooth and grooved side allows you to fry,sear and also saute. This offers higher heat retention, even heat distribution, and faster cooking times

Extension Rack

• Adds up to two stainless steel extension racks to greatly increase area. One adds 30 percent and two over 60 percent.

1 Piece Island Top- Jack Daniel's Edition

• The Primo Single Piece Island Top for Oval XL 400 Cart is great for your Primo cart. Convert your grill stand into a fully functional grill island with this 1-piece island top. It has 2 Cup-holders, this island top is perfect for grilling and chilling. This add-on option also helps make food be prepared easier to save you time and hassle.

2 Piece Island Top - Jack Daniel's Edition

• Constructed of the highest marine grade materials. FDA approved for safety, stain, mold, and mildew resistance. The Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Logo is embedded in each front.

Cypress Grill Table

• The hand-made table is designed for durability and beauty. Comes unfinished. Two lacking Casters and ceramic shoes included.

Countertop Cypress Grill Table

• Designed for the cook who needs more space and enjoys the looks of a wood table. Comes unfinished and Ceramic Shoes included.

All-Event Cypress Table

• Designed for the outdoor chef who enjoys the beauty of a wood table and would like the option of cooking on an Oval XL 400 and/or an Oval JR 200. Comes unfinished. Two locking casters in the front. Comes unfinished. Ceramic shoes included (#604).

Cart Base Fire Oval Large

• Our sturdy metal Cart Base is intended for use with our stainless steel and poly tops. It offers a lower basket and offers durability, protection, and mobility. The cart measures 45" wide by 25" deep. It's a perfect height at 32" and has two locking casters in the front. 

Cart with Stainless Steel Side Top For Oval Large & XL

 

• Our sturdy metal cart with a lower basket sports a stainless steel top. It is our most popular cart and offers durability, protection, and mobility. The cart measures 45" wide by 25" deep. It's a perfect height at 32" and has two locking casters in the front.  Shown with Oval large not included. 

Compact Cypress Grill Table

• Designed for limited space on a deck or patio while still offering the beauty of a wood table. Comes unfinished. Ceramic shoes included. Shown with Oval XL 400.

Cart & Table Grill Cover

• Protects your grill from the elements with one of our durable grill covers. Custom Fitted with an embroidered Primo Logo

Primo Rotisserie Kit

• Lets you roast over an open flame, this has been made easier. The kit is designed for perfectly slow roasted food. Add this kit to your grill to start roasting.

Primo Rotisserie Kebab Holder

• The Primo Rotisserie Kebab Holder PGRBK skewer your favorite veggies and meat and grill them to perfection

Primo Rotisserie Basket

• The Primo Rotisserie Basket PGRBO lets you roast meat to perfection. With this, you will have all you need to turn the Primo Grill into a rotisserie. This is designed to last with stainless steel.

Primo Rotisserie Basket 3-Sided 

• The Primo Rotisserie Basket 3-Sided PGRBF lets you roast meat to perfection. With this, you will have all you need to turn the Primo Grill into a rotisserie. This is designed to last with stainless steel.