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The All New Original PK300AF Grill & Smoker - Coal

$699.99
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The iconic collab from BBQ heaven. 


What do you do when you find out a member of BBQ royalty loves your grills? You toss him the keys and ask him to drive. Hence, the PK300 Aaron Franklin Signature Edition. Only Aaron Franklin could find a way to build upon the excellence of the New Original PK300. 


He added a belly bar (for holding your beer of course), a second collapsible shelf, and some speed racks (because the man knows how to cook for the masses). Plus he hot-rodded it out with his signature Franklin teal and black.

 

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When Aaron and Stacy Franklin opened up a small barbecue trailer in Austin, Texas in 2009, they had no idea what they had gotten themselves into. Since then, Franklin Barbecue has grown to legendary, bucket list status, and become the most sought after smoked meat in the land.

As a self-proclaimed tinkerer—known to obsess over the precise details of heat efficiency and cooking functionality — Aaron has found multiple ways to share his passion and knowledge of the smoked arts beyond his famed restaurant, including books, online tutorials, sauces, spices, and backyard pits (like the one pictured). And now, for the first time ever, a partnership and custom grill! Aaron discovered the Original PK grill way back in the day, and fell in love with its design and performance. Over the years, Aaron’s constant engagement with Original PK led to a friendship with the folks behind the brand. Thus, a hot-rodded PK was born, resulting in this Special Edition PK+Franklin Grill. Let the magic begin.

Please visit franklinbbq.com to learn more about Franklin Barbecue and cool stuff designed to make smoking and grilling better and more fun.

NEW AND IMPROVED!

We call it the New Original because at the heart of its upgraded retro architecture, our grill embodies the spirit and pure cooking simplicity of the very first cast aluminum PK Grill to come out of its mold in 1952. Still built to cook. Still built to last. As always, 100% Original.


BUILT TO COOK


  • A capable grill and smoker
  • Excels at low/slow AND hot/fast cooks
  • Proprietary shape ideal for 2-zone cooking
  • Cast aluminum = even heat
  • Hinged cooking grid for easy coal management
  • Ash containment

BUILT TO LAST


  • Rustproof aluminum capsule
  • 20-year warranty
  • Lugged cart construction
  • Durabilium™ lid handle
  • Cast-in Durahinge™ won't rust or break
  • Real rubber wheel with aluminum rim

WHAT'S NEW


  • Radial top vents and bottom vents with easy access control levers
  • Improved Dura-hinge™ for more precise open and close
  • Improved cast aluminum capsule with precise lid seal
  • Interior ash control system contains ash and pre-heats air entering the capsule for a more efficient burn
  • Large, ergonomic Durabilium™ lid handle
  • Custom cast-aluminum wheels with rubber tires
  • More shelf space. You get two big, roomy cast aluminum shelves for all your meat, prep, mise en place or or just a place to set your cocktail. The best part, they lock the capsule in place when deployed and then fold down when not in use*
  • Side shelf has built-in tow handle
  • Belly bar to hang towels and tools*
  • Speed rack to keep sheet pans and ingredients handy*
  • Custom color

*An AF exclusive

Use the "Belly Bar" to hang a towel or stow a set of tongs while you create your barbecue masterpiece. Rest a ramekin of salt or a beer on the small shelf.

Speed racks that fit standard sheet pans for easy access and keep your prep area clear (Pans not included)

Two cast aluminum shelves that lock the capsule in place and fold down when not in use

Radial top vents and bottom vents with easy access control levers

New Durahinge™ design offers more stability open or closed

High-quality and rust-proof cart construction with cast aluminum lugs and beefy aluminum tubes

Interior ash control system contains ash and pre-heats air entering the capsule for a more efficient burn.

Worth the Money:
I have 2 Weber Kettles...I like the PK better due to the Aluminum Body (holds heat better) and the 4 vents (which gives much better heat control). I bought the Franklin and believe the added features are worth the extra expense.

- John G

PK300AF’S Construction Eliminates Hot Spots

Unlike other grills, the PK300 cook chamber is constructed entirely from aluminum. Aluminum conducts heat 4x more efficiently than steel, which means heat is dispersed evenly throughout the capsule. Say goodbye to expensive mistakes and hello to evenly cooked meats and veggies.

PK300AF's Construction Is Rust-Proof

Your PK will be with you through decades of sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, disco music, you name it. PK grills produced before the moon landing are still cooking strong to this day, so buying a rust-proof aluminum PK saves you dollars in the long run.

Our industry-leading 20 year warranty.

4 Point Venting

Our patented venting shape for exceptional Two-Zone grilling. Enjoy superior direct high heat cooking and indirect low & slow cooking!

DIRECT HIGH HEAT
( 1 ZONE GRILLING)
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INDIRECT LOW HEAT
(2 ZONE GRILLING)
Watch Indirect Cooking Video

Why Is This Grill Better Than Gas, Pellet, Kamado And Other Charcoal Grills?

  • Gas Grills: Gas grills are convenient to turn on and off, but you can’t get flavor from a gas flame. The smoky flavor that burning wood or charcoal imparts to grilled foods IS the point of outdoor cooking. Additionally, many gas grills are manufactured out of inexpensive sheet metal components which will break or rust over time. $500 to $1000 to replace a rusted or broken gas grill every few years adds up.
  • Pellet Grills: Pellet grills can produce a little more flavor than gas grills can, but they must use mechanical augers to feed the tiny pellets into the cook chamber. These augers are prone to jamming and breakage as are the electronic components required to control their operation. Pellet grills require electricity to run which makes them much less portable. With a pellet grill, forget about cooking at the campsite, beach or tailgate without a generator.
  • Kamado Grills: Ceramic egg-type grills have become very popular and they cook well. Unfortunately, kamado grills are made of porcelain, making them extremely heavy, fragile and not very portable. And once a Kamado gets hot, it stays hot for a long time which makes it hard to modulate the temperature. A cast aluminum PK Grill can efficiently increase or decrease temps with the smart use of venting and fuel.
  • Other Charcoal Grills: So, if charcoal grills are #1 when it comes to flavor, why shouldn't you buy just any charcoal grill? Typical charcoal grills have only 2 vents (one exhaust vent on top and another vent below). This limits your control over air and heat flow. Many of these grills are cheaply constructed and prone to rusting. Replacing a rusted or broken grill every few years adds up over time. Buy a PK. Be happy.

What Separates This Grill From Other PK Grills?

Product Specifications
Materials:
Rust-proof cast aluminum top and bottom. Aluminum cart with stainless steel hardware. Nickel plated steel cooking grid and steel charcoal grate. Stainless Steel cooking grid and charcoal grate available for purchase separately.
External height from ground:
37.35 "
External width including cart:
57.3"
External depth:
21.2"
Cooking surface dimensions / Total grilling area (W x D):
22.35" x 14.13"
Product Weight:
60 lbs.
Warranty Information

We stand behind the PK Grill & Smoker completely. If you are not entirely satisfied with your new PK Grill & Smoker, we want to know about it. Contact us immediately to resolve the issue at customer.service@pkgrills.com or 1 (866) 354-7575.

This item is covered by PK's 30 Day Rust Free is Risk Free Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with the Original PK Grill & Smoker, return it to us for any reason.

Portable Kitchens, Inc. hereby warrants to the original consumer-purchaser this new “Portable Kitchen” grill and smoker to be free from defective material or workmanship at the time of purchase. Portable Kitchens, Inc. warrants the cast aluminum bowl and lid for a period of twenty (20) years from the date of purchase; the cooking and charcoal grates, if constructed of stainless steel, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase, and otherwise for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase; the plastic components for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase; all other metal parts and accessories for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase; grill covers for two (2) years from the date of purchase; and the temperature gauge for one (1) year from the date of purchase.

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