Primo Round Ceramic Charcoal Grill

Does the Primo Round grill head come with a stand?

No. This is the ceramic cooker by itself, with no base, shelves or tools. It needs a cradle or a built-in counter to sit in, both bought separately. The All-In-One version of the Round is the listing that includes a stand, side shelves, an ash tool and a grate lifter.

What do I put the Round grill head in?

A Primo cradle sized for the Round is the ready-made answer, and it keeps the footprint compact. The other route is a built-in counter, where the grill drops into an opening you cut. Primo's ceramic feet for built-in applications are made for that installation and are easy to overlook.

Is the Round smaller than the Oval Junior?

They are different shapes rather than a simple step in size, so compare the cooking surface you actually need rather than assuming one outranks the other. The bigger practical difference is fit: the Round takes Round accessories, and the Junior takes Oval Junior ones. Nothing crosses over inside the firebox.

Which accessories fit the Primo Round?

Anything listed for the Round: the deflector rack, griddle, pizza oven, rotisserie kit, cradle, half drip pan and the Round Fredstone baking stones. On top of that, the multi-size rib racks, V racks and ceramic baking stones listed for the Round with the Oval X-Large, Large and Junior all fit as well.

Can I smoke a pork shoulder on it?

Yes. Fill the firebox with lump, light one spot, set a heat deflector rack in place so nothing radiates straight at the meat, and close the vents down to a low setting. Ceramic holds that temperature for a long stretch, so the main skill is leaving it alone once it settles.

Does it need a drip pan?

It helps on anything fatty. A Primo half drip pan for the Round catches rendering fat before it reaches the coals, which stops flare-ups and keeps the inside of the grill cleaner. It also gives you the drippings, which is half the reason to bother.

Can I flat-top cook on it?

Yes, with a griddle. The Primo Round griddle gives you a solid cooking surface for eggs, onions, smash burgers and anything that would fall through a grate, using the same charcoal fire underneath. It heats slower than a grate and holds that heat far longer, so preheat it properly.

How do I hold a low temperature overnight?

Set the vents once and be patient. Creep up on your target from below, because a ceramic grill that has overshot takes a long time to come back down. Once it settles, small vent changes are all it needs; a temperature controller sized for the Round automates that if you would rather sleep.