Charcoal, gas or both?
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 18:58 last edited by
It's grilling season - I had always written off charcoal as a messier, slower option. But, this weekend I had some charcoal grilled food at a friend's house. So good.
Now I'm considering a kettle grill. Anyone have strong opinions on this?
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 19:12 last edited by
Both, definitely. I recommend a Weber 22" kettle with a Vortex and/or a Slow N Sear. then you can do some fine smoking. Both are easier than setting up two-zone.
But you need a good gas grill as well. You do not have to spend a huge amount of money. I cooked on one of these down in Florida and it did a great job. It won't last forever, but at $100 each used, you can buy a new one every few years.
If you want something that will last I recommend a Weber or a Broil King. I found a Broil King signet 320 3 burner for $80 used.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 19:33 last edited by
Nothing better than lump mesquite grilled steak IMO.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 19:53 last edited by
Anything that gives me a socially acceptable reason to drink beer and play with fire works…
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Anything that gives me a socially acceptable reason to drink beer and play with fire works…
wrote on 2 May 2022, 20:00 last edited by@LuFins-Dad said in Charcoal, gas or both?:
Anything that gives me a socially acceptable reason to drink beer and play with fire works…
Well - that's the other part. Making the perfect fire seems like real fun.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 20:09 last edited by
@Horace said in Charcoal, gas or both?:
Nothing better than lump mesquite grilled steak IMO.
Snapper grilled over mesquite is great too.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 20:11 last edited by
I absolutely love the smell of a charcoal grill. That being said, we have a gas grill. Maybe if we start going to lake houses we'll get a charcoal grill for use there.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 20:53 last edited by
Don't forget the smoker.
Any damn fool can grill...
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 20:59 last edited by
You can smoke on a kettle or a PK just fine, but it will never be the same as a stick burner.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 21:47 last edited by
@George-K said in Charcoal, gas or both?:
Doesn't @Horace have a BGE?
Yes but it cracked in so many places. I tossed it and got a big cheap metal one, which worked fine. But I stopped using it after I ran over one of its wheels with my car. Then I got a little Lodge cast iron grill, which also works fine, and conserves the lump.
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wrote on 2 May 2022, 21:57 last edited by
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wrote on 3 May 2022, 02:10 last edited by
Leg of man...
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wrote on 3 May 2022, 02:18 last edited by
He’s gonna need a bigger grill.
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wrote on 3 May 2022, 02:51 last edited by
@Axtremus said in Charcoal, gas or both?:
@xenon, what do you plan to grill?
Steak, ribs, chicken thighs mostly. But, I definitely like smoked and low/slow type meats - so that part appeals to me.
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Both, definitely. I recommend a Weber 22" kettle with a Vortex and/or a Slow N Sear. then you can do some fine smoking. Both are easier than setting up two-zone.
But you need a good gas grill as well. You do not have to spend a huge amount of money. I cooked on one of these down in Florida and it did a great job. It won't last forever, but at $100 each used, you can buy a new one every few years.
If you want something that will last I recommend a Weber or a Broil King. I found a Broil King signet 320 3 burner for $80 used.
wrote on 3 May 2022, 02:52 last edited by@Mik said in Charcoal, gas or both?:
Both, definitely. I recommend a Weber 22" kettle with a Vortex and/or a Slow N Sear. then you can do some fine smoking. Both are easier than setting up two-zone.
But you need a good gas grill as well. You do not have to spend a huge amount of money. I cooked on one of these down in Florida and it did a great job. It won't last forever, but at $100 each used, you can buy a new one every few years.
If you want something that will last I recommend a Weber or a Broil King. I found a Broil King signet 320 3 burner for $80 used.
I think I may spring for the basic Weber kettle.
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wrote on 3 May 2022, 03:17 last edited by
This is what I have. I recommend the premium model. Much easier to clean.
I also have a PK original. You can’t go wrong with either one.
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This is what I have. I recommend the premium model. Much easier to clean.
I also have a PK original. You can’t go wrong with either one.
wrote on 3 May 2022, 03:19 last edited by@Mik said in Charcoal, gas or both?:
This is what I have. I recommend the premium model. Much easier to clean.
I also have a PK original. You can’t go wrong with either one.
That one looks great - you're right, the basic one just seems to have an ash pan. I'll def go for the better kettle. I didn't realize there were tiers - I was referring to the ones with built in tables, etc.
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wrote on 3 May 2022, 03:21 last edited by
There are some really great deals on your Seattle FB marketplace for Weber kettles and Performers. And you can always get parts for them if needed.