Overview
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 combines charcoal grilling and smoking in one unit. Also, it uses a GravityFed vertical charcoal hopper and a DigitalFan.
It is designed to support low-and-slow smoking at 225°F and high-heat searing up to 700°F. Also, the DigitalFan maintains the selected cooking temperature during grilling or smoking. The hopper supports lump charcoal or briquettes for up to 8 hours of use.
Key takeaways
- The cooking area covers 1050 square inches.
- The unit reaches 225°F in 8 minutes or 700°F in 15 minutes.
- The hopper holds 10 pounds of lump charcoal or 16 pounds of briquettes.
- Reversible cast iron grates support high-heat searing and low-and-slow smoking.
- The app supports temperature, time, and meat probe monitoring.
What the product is designed to do
This digital charcoal grill and smoker supports smoking and searing. Also, it covers low-and-slow cooking at 225°F and high-heat cooking up to 700°F.
The digital control panel sets the desired cooking temperature. In addition, the Masterbuilt app controls temperature and time from a mobile device.
The app monitors up to four meat probes and supports grill shutdown. Next, the GravityFed hopper continually feeds charcoal through gravity.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MB20041220 |
| Color | Black |
| Fuel type | Charcoal |
| Cooking space | 1050 square inches |
| Dimensions | 33.1″D x 61″W x 52.2″H |
| Hopper capacity | 10 lbs lump charcoal or 16 lbs briquettes |
| Cooking surface | Reversible cast iron grates |
| Outer materials | Stainless, stainless steel, and steel |
The unit uses charcoal as its fuel source. Also, the reversible cast iron grates support searing and smoking methods.
Installation and placement notes
Assembly time depends on skill level. However, the guidance recommends allowing 2–4 hours with the included user manual.
Instructional videos cover assembly and app connection. Also, controller troubleshooting starts with the power button, power cord, and outlet.
If the display stays unresponsive, hold the power button for 3–5 seconds. Next, check the outlet and remove extension cords.
Plugging directly into an outlet forms part of the troubleshooting steps. In addition, trying another outlet can complete the same check.
Performance characteristics described
The unit reaches 225°F in 8 minutes or 700°F in 15 minutes. Also, the DigitalFan automatically maintains the desired cooking temperature.
The GravityFed charcoal hopper holds lump charcoal or briquettes. For example, it supports 10 pounds of lump charcoal or 16 pounds of briquettes.
The cooking sequence covers loading charcoal, setting temperature, and lighting a fire starter. Next, the loaded hopper supports up to 8 hours of use.
The built-in sensor measures overall ambient temperature inside the cooking chamber. However, it does not measure one exact spot.
Heat naturally varies across different chamber areas. As a result, separate thermometers placed elsewhere can display different readings.
The easy-to-remove ash bucket supports cleanup after cooking. In addition, the grease management system supports quick and hassle-free cleanup.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Buyers commonly connect this smoker grill with temperature control and straightforward assembly. However, feedback remains mixed across build quality, reliability, and wireless connectivity.
Many buyers call the temperature control outstanding. Also, some buyers report constant connection issues during wireless use.
Build quality feedback ranges from well-constructed units to poor construction. In addition, reliability feedback includes flawless operation and units that stop working.
Smoke output also receives mixed feedback. However, some buyers report good results smoking meats.
Other buyers connect smoke output with significant charcoal use. In addition, durability concerns include units falling apart or arriving damaged.
Pros
- Reaches 225°F in 8 minutes or 700°F in 15 minutes.
- DigitalFan maintains the selected cooking temperature.
- App control supports temperature, time, and meat probe monitoring.
- Reversible cast iron grates support searing and smoking.
- Buyers commonly mention straightforward assembly and outstanding temperature control.
Cons
- Build quality receives mixed feedback.
- Reliability feedback includes units that stop working.
- Wireless connectivity causes constant connection issues for some buyers.
- Some buyers report significant charcoal use.
- Durability concerns include units falling apart or arriving damaged.
FAQ
How much cooking space does it have?
The grill includes 1050 square inches of cooking space. Also, it supports both grilling and smoking.
How quickly does it reach cooking temperature?
The unit reaches 225°F in 8 minutes. However, it reaches 700°F in 15 minutes.
What charcoal does the hopper support?
The hopper supports lump charcoal and briquettes. For example, it holds 10 pounds of lump charcoal or 16 pounds of briquettes.
How do you control temperature and time?
The digital panel controls the cooking temperature. In addition, the Masterbuilt app controls temperature and time from a mobile device.
How many meat probes can the app monitor?
The app supports monitoring up to four meat probes. Also, the app supports shutting down the grill from a mobile device.
Why can probe readings differ?
The built-in sensor measures overall ambient temperature inside the chamber. However, heat naturally varies across different areas.
Separate thermometers placed elsewhere can display different readings. In addition, this WiFi meat thermometer guide covers connected temperature monitoring.