Charcoal Grill Recommendations

June 26, 2021, 04:30 PM

I want to start cooking more with charcoal so I'm in the market for a well made charcoal grill. However, I need one that has a rectangular (instead of round) cooking area. We bbq a lot of kabobs and I think it's just easier with a rectangular grill grate.

Thanks in advance!

JP

June 26, 2021, 04:34 PM

JohnV

https://www.pkgrills.com/the-o...oker-classic-silver/

That’s a great grill. I have a Kamado Joe, but if I wanted one with your specs it would be a PK.

June 26, 2021, 04:38 PM

M1Garandy

What price point are you shopping at?

June 26, 2021, 04:41 PM

LS1 GTO

I love my Weber kettle grill.

Have a little Smokey Joe when we do dove breast kabobs or other food which needs hot and fast direct heat.

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June 26, 2021, 04:44 PM

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Weber kettle is round so I'll second a pk grill.

June 26, 2021, 07:35 PM

PASig

There is only one correct choice for charcoal grills: WEBER

The Classic Kettle grill is a great choice; I’d recommend the 22” or if you wanted to spend a little more I’d recommend a Weber Performer which is the 22” kettle built into a wheeled cart and also has a nifty propane lighter assist for starting your charcoal.

I have both of those along with a Weber Q320 gas grill and a Weber Go-Anywhere portable charcoal grill…yeah I love my Webers!

June 26, 2021, 07:40 PM

Skins2881

I've never seen a square one that could compete with the classic Weber kettle.

June 26, 2021, 07:51 PM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by JohnV:
https://www.pkgrills.com/the-o...oker-classic-silver/

That’s a great grill. I have a Kamado Joe, but if I wanted one with your specs it would be a PK.

The PK looks pretty good... but I’d go with the Kamado Joe or another Kamado Type grill.
Really? Kabobs are going to keep you away? I bet your kabobs would be better on a Kamado!

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June 26, 2021, 07:59 PM

Anubismp

Yeah I've got the weber classic, 22 inch I believe. Its been a great grill though the upper rack is smaller than my old Charbroiler.

June 26, 2021, 09:31 PM

frayedends

Expensive but you need a Santa Maria grill. https://youtu.be/W3dohjUkbHA

June 26, 2021, 10:17 PM

Ironbutt

I have a small Weber kettle grill that's about 35 years old, but only gets "overflow" use, since I added a 22" Weber about 20 years ago. The only thing I've done to them is replace the grates.

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June 26, 2021, 10:19 PM

stuffgeek

Weber - any square grill is fighting the weber patents and will be junk

June 26, 2021, 10:26 PM

jprebb

The lady of the house is originally from Iran and I have a bomb koobideh kabob recipe that goes on 1" wide metal skewers. My set up is very much like what is in this picture:

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

JP

June 26, 2021, 11:00 PM

Phantom229

Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/gr...al-grill/121020.html

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June 27, 2021, 06:44 AM

trapper189

The Lodge Sportsman’s grill. $150, made in the USA.

June 27, 2021, 09:14 AM

Jimbo54

Like PASig, I have a Weber Performer and I cook all kinds of kabobs fairly regularly with zero issues. I think you are finding an issue where none exists.

Jim

June 27, 2021, 10:55 AM

joatmonv

quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
Like PASig, I have a Weber Performer and I cook all kinds of kabobs fairly regularly with zero issues. I think you are finding an issue where none exists.

Jim

Same here.
I do them on metal skewers with no issues.
Did some last night in cast iron on the Weber kettle.
Do all kettle for grilling and smoking.

June 27, 2021, 10:59 AM

joatmonv

https://youtu.be/bvCdLLK6Lvc

Here ya go jprebb.

June 27, 2021, 11:07 AM

Aeteocles

I think issue with square charcoal grills is trying to get consistent heat across a square surface. The coals at the corners are going to cool faster than the coals in the middle, as well as air distro being uneven underneath.

June 27, 2021, 12:18 PM

tatortodd

quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
quote:
Originally posted by JohnV:
https://www.pkgrills.com/the-o...oker-classic-silver/

That’s a great grill. I have a Kamado Joe, but if I wanted one with your specs it would be a PK.

The PK looks pretty good... but I’d go with the Kamado Joe or another Kamado Type grill.
Really? Kabobs are going to keep you away? I bet your kabobs would be better on a Kamado!

For kamodo grills, Primo would be an excellent choice for the OP. It's oval instead of round and is perfect for people who like to do lots of kebobs or ribs. The other benefit is they're a little more efficient for 2-zone cooking than the traditional round kamodo. They're one of the 3 long-term kamodo companies (BGE, Kamodo Joe, Primo) and have a limited lifetime ceramic warranty because their ceramics are top-tier.

Their oval kamodos come in XL, L, and Junior