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Title: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 04:47:58 PM
1k or under.  i don't want a green egg.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 04:52:58 PM
what are you going to be using it for (range of items and most cooked items)

are you cooking for 1, 2 or 50

look forward to helping you buy your next grill, tramp
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: 0.42 on April 21, 2013, 04:53:06 PM
green egg
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: pissclams on April 21, 2013, 04:53:27 PM
weber genesis E-330
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 21, 2013, 05:03:13 PM
weber genesis E-330

Yep.  Fantastic and worth it.  Love mine.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 21, 2013, 05:06:34 PM
get the cheapest Weber charcoal grill and put what you saved in an index fund.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on April 21, 2013, 06:26:59 PM
yeah, do this for me too.  but way under 1k.

i want to cook cattle for 2 on it without stinking up the house.  there's an existing gas hookup coming out of my exterior wall, so i want one that will use that.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 07:07:56 PM
1k or under.  i don't want a green egg.



http://www.horizonbbqsmokersstore.com/servlet/the-373/16%22-Classic-Backyard-Smoker/Detail

use it as a smoker or a grill

invite over friends and hoes

eat like a king and his merry court

profit
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 07:13:30 PM
yeah, do this for me too.  but way under 1k.

i want to cook cattle for 2 on it without stinking up the house.  there's an existing gas hookup coming out of my exterior wall, so i want one that will use that.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/3733425514.html

Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 07:14:26 PM
seriously doe, if one of you kc bros don't buy this well then you are dumb

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/for/3757516421.html
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on April 21, 2013, 07:29:10 PM
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/3733425514.html

i don't live in kc.  should i buy this model even if i have to buy it new?  or should i buy a used gas grill that is available on craigslist, without regard to brand or model?


that steak you cooked on the other thread looked great.  that's exactly what i want to cook.
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 07:41:11 PM
weber genesis E-330

Yep.  Fantastic and worth it.  Love mine.

seems expensive for what you get
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
seriously doe, if one of you kc bros don't buy this well then you are dumb

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/for/3757516421.html

looks crappy.  really crappy.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 08:09:46 PM
seriously doe, if one of you kc bros don't buy this well then you are dumb

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/for/3757516421.html

looks crappy.  really crappy.

ok
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Cire on April 21, 2013, 08:13:58 PM
Don't spend a thousand on a gas grill. But don't spend under two hundred either
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 08:16:45 PM
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/3733425514.html

i don't live in kc.  should i buy this model even if i have to buy it new?  or should i buy a used gas grill that is available on craigslist, without regard to brand or model?


that steak you cooked on the other thread looked great.  that's exactly what i want to cook.

i was just going off of what you said about wanting to be way below $1000 and using your existing gas hookup

if you want to be @ $200-300, charcoal and weber is the way to go.  If you want gas, to get a good one at that price, go used.  I found a 6 burner with a rotisserie burner that would have run me $1100 new for $175 on craigslist.  Only had to replace 2 burners at $44/per burner so I had a kickass grill for under $300.  That is the thing you need to look at, ask them if you can start it up when talking with them, if they say they are out of propane, take your own.  If you start it and it looks like one big flame instead of many small ones as you adjust it, walk away or figure new burners in your price as they will need it.

if you want to part with $500 or so, get a new one
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 08:19:21 PM
Don't spend a thousand on a gas grill. But don't spend under two hundred either

^^^ word to the wise
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: HerrSonntag on April 21, 2013, 08:40:25 PM
http://www.chargriller.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1 (http://www.chargriller.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1)

Reg. $400, i picked one up 2 springs ago for $200 at a Lowe's and i love it.  A bunch of grill if you're doing a big gathering, and a propane or charcoal side for something smaller (though each is still plenty big) to suite your needs

caveat: overall, i love it, but heres what i can say about it so far.  Rust: i've read alot about people having rust problems with them, but as much is true of any grill thats not 100% stainless steel... i keep mine in the garage (its got wheels on one end, so easy to move when done grilling and its cooled down) and after 2 years, no sign of rust. 
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Farley Grudge on April 21, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
http://www.chargriller.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1 (http://www.chargriller.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1)

Reg. $400, i picked one up 2 springs ago for $200 at a Lowe's and i love it.  A bunch of grill if you're doing a big gathering, and a propane or charcoal side for something smaller (though each is still plenty big) to suite your needs

caveat: overall, i love it, but heres what i can say about it so far.  Rust: i've read alot about people having rust problems with them, but as much is true of any grill thats not 100% stainless steel... i keep mine in the garage (its got wheels on one end, so easy to move when done grilling and its cooled down) and after 2 years, no sign of rust.

I have this as well. It's a good grille. I have the side fire box for the smoker too. 3 years in and it's still in good shape. I haven't used a cover on it. I did repaint it this year but that cost like 8 bucks. I probably have used it 100 tiimes per year. I would say that it's held up nicely.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
boy, i don't know what to do.  This thread hasn't been very helpful.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on April 21, 2013, 09:37:52 PM
If you want gas, to get a good one at that price, go used.  I found a 6 burner with a rotisserie burner that would have run me $1100 new for $175 on craigslist.  Only had to replace 2 burners at $44/per burner so I had a kickass grill for under $300.  That is the thing you need to look at, ask them if you can start it up when talking with them, if they say they are out of propane, take your own.  If you start it and it looks like one big flame instead of many small ones as you adjust it, walk away or figure new burners in your price as they will need it.

ok, this is good.  so propane and natural gas are interchangable?  are there any brands i should be looking for, or are they all the same?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 21, 2013, 09:49:39 PM
Not interchangeable
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 09:52:50 PM
will the weber rust at all?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 09:58:00 PM


ok, this is good.  so propane and natural gas are interchangable?  are there any brands i should be looking for, or are they all the same?

interchangeable yes, so long as you get new orifices, although natural gas grills tend to be stationary for pretty obvious reasons

weber is a great choice.  I'm assuming that if you are using an existing gas line, your grill is going to be pretty stationary and with that being said, I'd stick to a stainless steel model if possible.  This is unless the area your gas line is located is very well sheltered from the elements.

if you have existing counter space as in a cooking island already there, I'd look into just getting a grill head to attach to your existing space.  Bull Outdoor and Lynx make outstanding products but are not cheap.

as has been pointed out, the weber genesis is a fantastic model but it is going to go for around $750 and up unless you find one used

you can always get a less quality one but you do get what you pay for and being in the elements takes it's toll quickly on things that aren't made with quality
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 21, 2013, 10:07:19 PM
Pretty sure there is a parts diff btwn propane and nat gas. I know they sell them designated one way or the other.  Maybe a regulator difference?   Have also been told that you can buy conversion kits.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 10:16:46 PM
Pretty sure there is a parts diff btwn propane and nat gas. I know they sell them designated one way or the other.  Maybe a regulator difference?   Have also been told that you can buy conversion kits.

have you had any probs with your genesis?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on April 21, 2013, 10:18:34 PM
Pretty sure there is a parts diff btwn propane and nat gas. I know they sell them designated one way or the other.  Maybe a regulator difference?   Have also been told that you can buy conversion kits.

you can generally go from propane to natural gas by just making the orifices a little larger but going from natural gas to propane is tough because there is no way to make the orifices smaller

if you want to be sure, look only for a natural gas model

if you have any shop chops, it is easily remidied
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: mocat on April 21, 2013, 10:30:25 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 21, 2013, 10:31:36 PM
Pretty sure there is a parts diff btwn propane and nat gas. I know they sell them designated one way or the other.  Maybe a regulator difference?   Have also been told that you can buy conversion kits.

have you had any probs with your genesis?

Nope.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: wetwillie on April 21, 2013, 10:34:55 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

I don't know about amazing but it certainly is a solid combo grill. I haven't bought the smoke box attachment though.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 21, 2013, 10:40:11 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on April 21, 2013, 10:48:40 PM
excellent.  so weber, bull outdoor or lynx.  stainless steel.  propane or natl gas, doesn't matter.  hopefully someone will put something along those lines up on craigslist.
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: mocat on April 21, 2013, 10:49:51 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: 06wildcat on April 21, 2013, 10:54:51 PM
Pretty sure there is a parts diff btwn propane and nat gas. I know they sell them designated one way or the other.  Maybe a regulator difference?   Have also been told that you can buy conversion kits.

you can generally go from propane to natural gas by just making the orifices a little larger but going from natural gas to propane is tough because there is no way to make the orifices smaller

if you want to be sure, look only for a natural gas model

if you have any shop chops, it is easily remidied

You can generally change out the orifices/burners in any grill to switch between the two. Will run between $50-100 depending on the grill and what needs changed.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: ben ji on April 22, 2013, 08:13:02 AM
Man, so not only can you choose between charcoal and propane these days but also natural gas? Hank Hill has got to be pissed.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kso_FAN on April 22, 2013, 09:22:11 AM
I've had a Weber Genesis for almost 10 years and it still works great. Still has the original brass burners (3 burner model), I've replaced the grates a couple of times. Very little rust and its not the stainless steel model.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 22, 2013, 09:25:15 AM
I got the last generation Genesis that was 100% USA made on clearance at Home Depot for about $180.     Was a great deal.   I never beleived the Weber hype, but they are worth it.

The best thing about Weber is that most of the time you can call up if something wears out or breaks and they will send you the replacement part free.  Though I've not had to use this, there are TONS of people who buy used Webers then make them like new again doing this.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: _33 on April 22, 2013, 09:28:30 AM
I bought a charcoal grill for $89 at Lowes and it cooks food well.  Gets really hot and just cooks it up nice.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 22, 2013, 10:14:39 AM
Love my weber, only problem was from stupidity on my part as i left the battery in the electric start over one winter and it got all nasty and messed up.  I went with the 3 burner spirit 3 years ago so it isnt quite as fancy as the genisis but it works great.  No rust or any issues and I leave it under my back porch uncovered.  When i got mine Home Depot was the only place you could get it with the heavy cast iron grates.  Not sure if this is an issue now but just look at the store when you go.
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: HerrSonntag on April 22, 2013, 10:19:15 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal

This is the grill i recommended on page 1, i personally think it can't be beat for the price.

Can someone link me to a place that sells the side smoker box?
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 22, 2013, 10:32:24 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal

This is the grill i recommended on page 1, i personally think it can't be beat for the price.

Can someone link me to a place that sells the side smoker box?

of course you can't beat it for the price, that doesn't mean it isn't a piece of crap
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: FuzzyWuzzy on April 23, 2013, 03:09:05 PM
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Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: HerrSonntag on April 23, 2013, 04:22:10 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal

This is the grill i recommended on page 1, i personally think it can't be beat for the price.

Can someone link me to a place that sells the side smoker box?

of course you can't beat it for the price, that doesn't mean it isn't a piece of crap

It is not a peice of crap, i've been nothing but pleased with the purchase
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 23, 2013, 04:24:40 PM
I used to buy cheap grills ($150 or so at walmart, bestbuy, etc) and the burners or grill tops would corrode out in a couple yrs and repair parts cost like 60% of the cost of a new cheap grill.  When I bought my Weber, I did so because it has something like a 10yr warranty on the burners and a 25 yr warranty on the cast iron grill top.
Title: Re: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: mocat on April 23, 2013, 07:12:12 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal

This is the grill i recommended on page 1, i personally think it can't be beat for the price.

Can someone link me to a place that sells the side smoker box?

of course you can't beat it for the price, that doesn't mean it isn't a piece of crap

It is not a peice of crap, i've been nothing but pleased with the purchase

Agreed, can't believe it was so inexpensive. Have used the crap out of it for several years now and have had nothing but success.
Also: the side gas burner is great for lighting the charcoal chimney. It was practically made to fit.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: one time gella on April 23, 2013, 08:53:01 PM
Eff gas...  the only thing it's good for is lighting charcoal with a weed burner.
Go with a Weber Performer...find a good old ss top one on craigslist...you wont regret it.
If you want to go big, go for the Weber Rancher.

If you can't swallow that pill and still don't know what you want... go here:
http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/



Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Institutional Control on April 23, 2013, 09:21:02 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal

This is the grill i recommended on page 1, i personally think it can't be beat for the price.

Can someone link me to a place that sells the side smoker box?

of course you can't beat it for the price, that doesn't mean it isn't a piece of crap

LOL - Why anyone went to the trouble to actually recommend anything for Fake Sugar Carnes is beyond me.
Title: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: LickNeckey on April 23, 2013, 09:27:52 PM
just got a green egg

I know this doesn't help
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Cire on April 23, 2013, 09:31:20 PM
Gas is great just have to season correctly.   I don't have time to do charcoal during the week.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: _33 on April 23, 2013, 09:41:21 PM
Gas is great just have to season correctly.   I don't have time to do charcoal during the week.

Slow down and grill.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: one time gella on April 23, 2013, 09:43:47 PM
Gas is great just have to season correctly.   I don't have time to do charcoal during the week.

All you need is good lump (scrap the briquettes) and a weed burner to get it going.  Less than 10 minutes from lighting it to searing at 550 degrees.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Cire on April 23, 2013, 09:44:44 PM
Yeah,  I'm not buying a weed Burner
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Cire on April 23, 2013, 09:47:23 PM
A very important consideration is how often you will grill.   I grill at least three times a week in the summer easily.   Use gas at least two out of three times.   I also have a Webber kettle fwiw.
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2013, 11:08:54 PM
The Char-Griller Duo is amazing and on sale for $199 at Lowe's. Can confirm

the reviews on Lowe's website say otherwise.

My personal experience does not. Just trying to help here pal

This is the grill i recommended on page 1, i personally think it can't be beat for the price.

Can someone link me to a place that sells the side smoker box?

of course you can't beat it for the price, that doesn't mean it isn't a piece of crap

LOL - Why anyone went to the trouble to actually recommend anything for Fake Sugar Carnes is beyond me.

is there a reason you're so upset about the fact that i don't want a shitty grill? 
Title: Re: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Institutional Control on April 24, 2013, 08:26:48 AM
is there a reason you're so upset about the fact that i don't want a shitty grill?

I'm not upset. I find it humorous that people give you recommendations and then you crap on every one of them.

Here, crap on this. I looked at this one before going with the porcelain smoker/grill.

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_671253_-1__?N=77985508
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 24, 2013, 09:34:41 AM
A very important consideration is how often you will grill.   I grill at least three times a week in the summer easily.   Use gas at least two out of three times.   I also have a Webber kettle fwiw.

Good point.

I grill year round.  easily 3x/wk in the spring through fall and at least once a week in the winter.  Also not buying a weed burner and don't want to mess with storing charcoal or having to mess with it when it's 20deg and windy out. 

Gas all day err' day.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2013, 09:37:51 AM
yes, agree on gas. if I had to clean up charcoal after grilling every time I'd just leave it and buy a new house.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: one time gella on April 24, 2013, 12:26:19 PM
Here... use this to search for a grill/smoker...
http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/

Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2013, 12:28:13 PM
you guys with your grills and your lawns and your dogs are so 1950's. Pretty adorbs.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 24, 2013, 12:31:08 PM
Mich, what are the cool kids cooking with these days?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Institutional Control on April 24, 2013, 12:32:03 PM
Mich, what are the cool kids cooking with these days?

Sushi doesn't require a flame.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 24, 2013, 12:35:50 PM
Mich, what are the cool kids cooking with these days?

Sushi doesn't require a flame.

Oh man, I caught a bunch of fish in Key West this weekend and after the crew cleaned them, the boat captain brought out some wasabi and we pounded the freshest sushi I have ever had.   :lick:
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Cire on April 24, 2013, 12:37:50 PM
A very important consideration is how often you will grill.   I grill at least three times a week in the summer easily.   Use gas at least two out of three times.   I also have a Webber kettle fwiw.

Good point.

I grill year round.  easily 3x/wk in the spring through fall and at least once a week in the winter.  Also not buying a weed burner and don't want to mess with storing charcoal or having to mess with it when it's 20deg and windy out. 

Gas all day err' day.

I do use my Weber on like Saturday's and Sunday's that I grill.  Tonight?  Porkchops, gasser.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2013, 12:56:12 PM
I just use a Weber charcoal grill. Didn't you see my recommendation? :blank:
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2013, 12:57:11 PM
I just use a Weber charcoal grill. Didn't you see my recommendation? :blank:

lol, if anything is 1950s adorable it's the ol' web charcoal
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2013, 12:59:01 PM
I just use a Weber charcoal grill. Didn't you see my recommendation? :blank:

lol, if anything is 1950s adorable it's the ol' web charcoal

It's the equivalent of cooking over a firepit in the 50's.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 24, 2013, 01:03:10 PM
I just use a Weber charcoal grill. Didn't you see my recommendation? :blank:

lol, if anything is 1950s adorable it's the ol' web charcoal

Yeah, only instead of using one of the charcoal chimneys(or a weedburner apparently) they used to fight a simple stack of the coal and have to wait like 45 min to cook. 
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
I'm mocking the entire package, you guys.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on April 24, 2013, 01:15:37 PM
tonight, I am grilling up some burgers.  I will be doing so ironically on my gas grill.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 24, 2013, 01:17:25 PM
tonight, I am grilling up some burgers.  I will be doing so ironically on my gas grill.

I'm thinking the same, Genesis bro.  Kitchen's tore up for a remodel, so outdoor cooking would be fab.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2013, 01:54:14 PM
hope the ol' ladies can handle it fellas!

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Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Institutional Control on April 24, 2013, 02:19:20 PM
I'll be smoking a brisket all day on Saturday. Good excuse to sit around ALL day and drink. Maybe I'll summerize the boat.  It will be a glorious day.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2013, 02:20:10 PM
Don't worry, Mrs. Michigancat and little Michigancats, it's called "covered barbecuing" and boy oh boy is it sweeping the nation faster than automobiles and air conditioning!

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Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Institutional Control on April 24, 2013, 02:29:53 PM
Covered BBQing is the bee's knees.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Mr Bread on April 24, 2013, 04:48:11 PM
Don't worry, Mrs. Michigancat and little Michigancats, it's called "covered barbecuing" and boy oh boy is it sweeping the nation faster than automobiles and air conditioning!

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Rusty's son looks like a total fuckface in the making there.  Maybe he's raising him that way ironically.  Still.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2013, 04:50:49 PM
Don't worry, Mrs. Michigancat and little Michigancats, it's called "covered barbecuing" and boy oh boy is it sweeping the nation faster than automobiles and air conditioning!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_AvIB4ZqSUvg%2FSpLjE8a4cyI%2FAAAAAAAAMJM%2FRDe1YQ1--P4%2Fs1600%2F1950s%252BWeber%252BGrills.jpg&hash=3117331e21c7589326144d1b352605aed5300b95)

Rusty's son looks like a total fuckface in the making there.  Maybe he's raising him that way ironically.  Still.

Their house has more wheels than their grill!
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Mr Bread on April 24, 2013, 05:04:12 PM
Don't worry, Mrs. Michigancat and little Michigancats, it's called "covered barbecuing" and boy oh boy is it sweeping the nation faster than automobiles and air conditioning!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_AvIB4ZqSUvg%2FSpLjE8a4cyI%2FAAAAAAAAMJM%2FRDe1YQ1--P4%2Fs1600%2F1950s%252BWeber%252BGrills.jpg&hash=3117331e21c7589326144d1b352605aed5300b95)

Rusty's son looks like a total fuckface in the making there.  Maybe he's raising him that way ironically.  Still.

Their house has more wheels than their grill!

I bet it's not even meat Rusty's grilling.  Probably something hipster like a couple of big yams.  smh Rusty, smh. 
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Skipper44 on April 25, 2013, 11:01:01 AM
I'll be smoking a brisket all day on Saturday. Good excuse to sit around ALL day and drink. Maybe I'll summerize the boat.  It will be a glorious day.
Will be doing the same but bringing a tv out on the patio for great NBA action all day long!  :excited:
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on April 25, 2013, 11:15:28 AM
Don't worry, Mrs. Michigancat and little Michigancats, it's called "covered barbecuing" and boy oh boy is it sweeping the nation faster than automobiles and air conditioning!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_AvIB4ZqSUvg%2FSpLjE8a4cyI%2FAAAAAAAAMJM%2FRDe1YQ1--P4%2Fs1600%2F1950s%252BWeber%252BGrills.jpg&hash=3117331e21c7589326144d1b352605aed5300b95)

Rusty's son looks like a total fuckface in the making there.  Maybe he's raising him that way ironically.  Still.

Their house has more wheels than their grill!

I bet it's not even meat Rusty's grilling.  Probably something hipster like a couple of big yams.  smh Rusty, smh. 

eggplant! :ksu:
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on July 29, 2013, 01:26:24 PM
so, i never bought a gas grill.  apparently no one sells used ones in the summer and the new ones are all so ridiculously expensive.  can i just buy one of the super cheap ones (charcoal, i think i'm giving up on the gas idea) and be fine?  i don't want to do anything fancy, just cook steaks and hamburgers without stinking up the house.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on July 29, 2013, 01:58:19 PM
so, i never bought a gas grill.  apparently no one sells used ones in the summer and the new ones are all so ridiculously expensive.  can i just buy one of the super cheap ones (charcoal, i think i'm giving up on the gas idea) and be fine?  i don't want to do anything fancy, just cook steaks and hamburgers without stinking up the house.

Sys, don't give up on gas. 

Up until two yrs ago(my latest gas grill), I have always bought what ever gas grill was on sale at walmart for like $100, and I made a bunch of fantastic stuff on those.  The main differences I notice between my Weber Genesis and those:

1. even heat.  It is ridic how even the heat is across the entire grill on my Weber.  The walmart ones always had hot and cold spots.  That said, I used to use that to my advantage in that I would get certain things to a good sear and move them to the cooler spot to cook slower until finished or when cooking different things that like different heat(hamburgers and hotdogs for ex).  Also, when cooking for others, the hot/cold spots give you a very easy way of cooking a group of items to different levels of done(med, med-rare, etc) when cooking for a group with differing tastes.

2. longevity.  I have had my Weber for two years and it looks brand new.  Usually by this time my walmart ones would have pretty serious signs of decay in the burner deflectors, grill, or burners.  I used to go through walmarts every three years or so.

3. amount of attention I have to provide while grilling.  I used to flip things on my walmart grills very often.  like, very often to make sure they were where they were supposed to be and progressing how they were supposed to. 

So, imo, you should be just fine with getting a cheap walmart gas grill as long as you don't mind baby sitting the grill often or throwing it out every three years or so, depending on how often you use it.


Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on July 29, 2013, 02:10:39 PM
just seems i'd be putting too much weight on to the fact that i have the gas hookup available.  if i give up on that, then charcoal should be cheaper for the same quality/better for the same price, correct?  less parts and whatnot.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on July 29, 2013, 02:17:03 PM
i don't want to replace it.  it needs to last 5-10 years.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on July 29, 2013, 02:25:11 PM
just seems i'd be putting too much weight on to the fact that i have the gas hookup available.  if i give up on that, then charcoal should be cheaper for the same quality/better for the same price, correct?  less parts and whatnot.

No clue.  I really never messed with charcoal grilling due to my laziness and love of being able to just turn the grill on/off without having to worry about the other charcoal stuff.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CNS on July 29, 2013, 02:25:48 PM
i don't want to replace it.  it needs to last 5-10 years.

Then, you probably should get either a more expensive gas grill, or go charcoal.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 29, 2013, 07:46:39 PM
just seems i'd be putting too much weight on to the fact that i have the gas hookup available.  if i give up on that, then charcoal should be cheaper for the same quality/better for the same price, correct?  less parts and whatnot.

so you have a natural gas valve for a grill?   you will need to get a NG grill, not a propane grill.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on July 29, 2013, 09:03:00 PM
just seems i'd be putting too much weight on to the fact that i have the gas hookup available.  if i give up on that, then charcoal should be cheaper for the same quality/better for the same price, correct?  less parts and whatnot.

so you have a natural gas valve for a grill?   you will need to get a NG grill, not a propane grill.

yeah, i have a gas line coming out of the house where i could hook up a grill.  a couple of months ago, people (maybe cns) said i could get a propane grill and hook it up with a cheap conversion kit, but now i'm thinking i should just punt it and go cheap charcoal.

i need alexander to show up and tell me what to do.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2013, 09:14:27 PM
just seems i'd be putting too much weight on to the fact that i have the gas hookup available.  if i give up on that, then charcoal should be cheaper for the same quality/better for the same price, correct?  less parts and whatnot.

so you have a natural gas valve for a grill?   you will need to get a NG grill, not a propane grill.

yeah, i have a gas line coming out of the house where i could hook up a grill.  a couple of months ago, people (maybe cns) said i could get a propane grill and hook it up with a cheap conversion kit, but now i'm thinking i should just punt it and go cheap charcoal.

i need alexander to show up and tell me what to do.

think for yourself, sys
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Institutional Control on July 29, 2013, 09:18:11 PM
I don't get gas grills. Might as well throw it on the stove in the kitchen.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on July 29, 2013, 09:22:31 PM
think for yourself, sys

what did you end up getting?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 30, 2013, 04:30:48 PM
just seems i'd be putting too much weight on to the fact that i have the gas hookup available.  if i give up on that, then charcoal should be cheaper for the same quality/better for the same price, correct?  less parts and whatnot.

so you have a natural gas valve for a grill?   you will need to get a NG grill, not a propane grill.

yes, you can get an NG grill or a propane and a conversion kit.


yeah, i have a gas line coming out of the house where i could hook up a grill.  a couple of months ago, people (maybe cns) said i could get a propane grill and hook it up with a cheap conversion kit, but now i'm thinking i should just punt it and go cheap charcoal.

i need alexander to show up and tell me what to do.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: michigancat on July 30, 2013, 04:43:05 PM
Go with a round Weber Charcoal grill, sys. Once you figure out charcoal it's lots of fun.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on August 02, 2013, 06:25:05 PM
Go with a round Weber Charcoal grill, sys. Once you figure out charcoal it's lots of fun.

prolly great advice for carnes.   :don'tcare:
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on August 02, 2013, 06:27:24 PM
there is a weber spirit 700 for sale for $150.  supposed to be 8 years old and in good working condition.  buy it or the new charcoal?

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Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: AST on August 02, 2013, 06:38:58 PM
definitely buy it and you have plenty of money left over to get a nice charcoal or decent smoker

best of both worlds
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 07:30:01 PM
there is a weber spirit 700 for sale for $150.  supposed to be 8 years old and in good working condition.  buy it or the new charcoal?

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i'd be embarrassed to have that on my patio.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: sys on August 02, 2013, 07:44:29 PM
definitely buy it.

thank you!   :love:
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: one time gella on August 02, 2013, 10:45:53 PM
You missed out on this vintage 1950's 18" Baby Blue Weber on ebay?  It went for just under $900...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Blue-Weber-Grill-18-/121149233075?pt=Barbecues_Grills_Smokers&hash=item1c350e97b3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Blue-Weber-Grill-18-/121149233075?pt=Barbecues_Grills_Smokers&hash=item1c350e97b3)

Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 20, 2014, 04:26:57 PM
Guys, my old offset smoker has reached the end of it's life.  I think that I am ready to venture into the pellet grill/smoker market and am considering a Traeger or a Yoder smoker.  Do any of you fine gents own either of the two and what are your impressions if you do?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Gooch on January 20, 2014, 04:32:47 PM
Love the Traeger. Great for noobs who don't want to have to jack with fire maintenance.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 20, 2014, 04:48:57 PM
Love the Traeger. Great for noobs who don't want to have to jack with fire maintenance.

Did you consider any others before you bought it?
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Gooch on January 20, 2014, 06:52:46 PM
Love the Traeger. Great for noobs who don't want to have to jack with fire maintenance.

Did you consider any others before you bought it?
Not really. Yoder and Traeger are equally expensive. I have actually been rocking a stand up propane one for a little while. It's volume is a lot more but it is VERY wind sensitive.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 20, 2014, 07:15:16 PM
I am torn between Traeger, Yoder, and Memphis.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: meow meow on January 20, 2014, 07:25:29 PM
Like gooch said, traegar is easy, you can do a lot with it.  Biggest drawback to me for grilling is the grill doesn't get very hot.  Biggest drawback for me for smoking is I don't think you get a really thick smoke flavor, which I like.  Good, reliable, versatile product tho.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: Bloodfart on January 21, 2014, 08:20:56 AM
I've heard good things about Green Mountain Grills.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: CatsNShocks on January 21, 2014, 11:48:48 AM
I own this one (minus the timer)
http://www.weber.com/grills/series/performer

Best of both worlds. Just a great grill. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Title: Re: recommend a grill for me/others to procure
Post by: cDubya on January 21, 2014, 05:21:10 PM
I own this one (minus the timer)
http://www.weber.com/grills/series/performer

Best of both worlds. Just a great grill. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Got the same one this summer, and I agree, absolutely love it.  And the built-in charcoal bins/separators and lid rest are wonderful additions.