Yoder Smokers 42″ El Dorado Santa Maria Charcoal Grill on Cart

A departure from traditional grilling, offering enthusiasts a unique open fire cooking experience. This BBQ grill was designed for those looking for an authentic and traditional grilling experience. It is based on the Santa Maria style cooking method and connects users to the early origins of grilling. With its generous cooking space and captivating live-fire spectacle, it is the ideal choice for large gatherings, events and anyone who appreciates the appeal of open flame grilling.

Santa Maria grills have deep roots in the ranches of California, where rancheros perfected the art of cooking beef over an open flame in the mid-19th century. El Dorado pays homage to this tradition by offering an immersive cooking experience based on timeless techniques. Whether you're searing a steak near the coals or roasting a large piece with the rack set higher, this grill offers an authentic live-fire experience that takes the user back to the origins of grilling.

Built with Yoder Smokers' renowned craftsmanship and durability, the El Dorado embodies generational quality that goes beyond mere function as a cooking appliance. It becomes a culinary companion that stimulates creativity and fascinates guests with its performance and timeless appeal. For those looking for not just a grill but an experience that inspires and delights, the El Dorado Santa Maria Charcoal Grill fits the bill in every way.

Key features of the El Dorado include the Santa Maria style cooking method, which allows the user to control the heat by raising and lowering the food directly over the fire. Made in Kansas, USA, it proudly supports American craftsmanship and ingenuity, ensuring durability and longevity that can be passed down through generations. The grill's cantilevered arms create an open feel and allow for easy maneuvering around the grill, while the custom cast handwheel allows for precise adjustment of the height of the grates.

Other notable features include the tub within the tub, which ensures even heat distribution and retention, and the insulated front door, which minimizes heat radiation for added security. The grill's chain-operated grates provide durability and reliability compared to traditional cable systems, and the wooden shelf provides convenient access to fuel. With its sturdy construction and thoughtful design, the El Dorado Santa Maria charcoal grill is an outstanding choice for grilling enthusiasts looking for a real and intense grilling experience.

The Yoder Smokers Brasero Firebox Kit for 42″ El Dorado (separate accessory) turns your El Dorado into a live fire machine that channels the soul of Argentine Asado. This includes the steel Brasero basket, a stainless steel grid and a fat drip tray as well as eight flat stainless steel skewers that fit perfectly into the basket - ready for skewers, vegetables or the original flame game!

Live Fire Cooktop Options

The El Dorado is available with two different cooking surface configurations, which suit your
suit the preferred style of cooking over the fire.

V-groove gratings (standard)

Traditional 12-gauge stainless steel V-channel grates provide authentic cooking performance in the Asado style.

• Divert fat and drips away from the fire.
• Height-adjustable through the robust chain drive system.
• 15″ vertical adjustment for precise temperature management.
• Excellent for traditional fire and Argentine cooking techniques.
• Robust stainless steel construction for years of use.

Rolling bar grates

The patent-pending Rolling Rod Grate System is made of durable 304 stainless steel and offers unmatched versatility and performance.

• The smooth cooking surface with a round rod ensures effortless movement of the food.
• The floating rod system stores up to 30 % more heat than conventional welded grates.
• Increased browning performance and thermal stability.
• Improved deformation resistance in high heat environments.
• Excellent food release properties.
• Ideal for proteins, vegetables, seafood, and everyday grilling applications.
• Building on the tradition of craftsmanship and innovation of Yoder Smokers.

Features

1. Cooking Santa Maria Style: Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of open fire grilling, where you control the heat by raising and lowering the food directly over the fire - a truly original cooking experience.
2. Made in Kansas, USA: Support American craftsmanship and ingenuity with a grill designed, built and assembled in the USA.
3. Generation quality: Crafted from Yoder's signature thicker gauge steel and superior construction, ensuring durability and longevity that can be passed down through generations.
4. Cantilevered arms: The cantilevered arms create an open feel, allowing you to move freely around the grill without obstructions while adding a distinctive aesthetic touch.
5. Individually cast handwheel: With a ratchet system, the handwheel allows for effortless adjustment of the rack height for precise control of cooking temperatures.
6. Tub in tub design: The interior tub is fully lined with 1.75" firebrick, ensuring even heat distribution and retention, while the exterior tub acts as an insulator, keeping the outside cooler for added safety.
7. Insulated front door: The well-insulated front door minimizes heat radiation, allowing you to comfortably stand nearby without worrying about excessive heat exposure.
8. Thickly insulated firebox: Enjoy extremely even heat and increased safety with the fully insulated firebox that ensures heat radiates upward into your food rather than to the sides or bottom.
9. Chain operated grates: Grates are raised and lowered by a chain mechanism, providing durability and reliability compared to traditional cable systems.
10. Wooden storage rack: Store wood conveniently within reach.

Specifications

• 954 square inches of cooking surface – two 21.2″ x 22.5″ cooking grates
• Firebox completely lined with firebricks
• Double wall construction
• 10-gauge steel interior firebox
• 12-gauge steel outer shell
• 9″ deep firebox
• Insulated front flap door
• Cast iron handwheel with automatic stop ratchet
• Boom arms with 15″ vertical adjustment
• Industry leading high performance chain drive
• Sealed bearings on the adjustment shaft
• 12-gauge stainless steel V-channel grates
• Integrated removable stainless steel fat drip trays
• Integrated ash disposal drawer with emptying channels
• The exterior coating can withstand 1200°F
• Stainless steel side shelves
• Stainless steel fittings throughout
• Sturdy cart with storage space and 10" cast iron casters
• 63.9″L x 76.9″H x 34″D
• 831 pounds.