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I have been a hardcore "propane and propane related accessories" person for 25 years.
But the other day a Weber Smokey Joe picnic kettle followed me home. I cannot explain it. I have lots of propane and I have a nice grill. but at $45 I could not help myself. I put it together, fired up a stack of bricks, spread them out and cooked up some brats and burgers. Wife and daughter were excited and my dad even came over to hang out. The only way it gets better was if we were going to a game after. Anyway, Just a bit of Virginia and some good tasting food. I will continue to cook on the propane grill. But every once in a while, when the itch is there, I will cook up some burgers . . . The old way.
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Posts: 3702 | Location: Central Virginia | Registered: November 06, 2006
Around 7 years ago we were planning a cookout with friends and I went to check my propane tank and found that the gas line had a tear in it, making my propane grill unusable. I ran to HD and bought a Weber kettle like yours and some cheap charcoal and was blown away at how much better the food tasted. Then, based on some recommendations here and from friends, I tried some different charcoals which made the food even better. I haven’t cooked on anything but that Weber since.
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Posts: 15288 | Location: Florida | Registered: May 07, 2008
Your next purchase should be a Santa Maria grill attachment. The ability to raise/lower your grill increases the versatility, and the ability to continue to add fuel without having to move the food you're cooking.
Posts: 15255 | Location: Wine Country | Registered: September 20, 2000
Nice! The Weber Smokey Joe was the first grill I purchased and I still have it 34 years later.
Be careful though, it’s a gateway grill. Don’t be surprised if people start complementing your grilling more often and you start eyeing the larger kettles.
Posts: 12125 | Location: SWFL | Registered: October 10, 2007
A Weber Kettle is the only grill I've had since 2006. I've done everything from grilling burgers and steaks to slow and low smoking a brisket or pork shoulder using the charcoal snake method. The only limitation is what will fit and your imagination.
Posts: 11433 | Location: Texas | Registered: January 29, 2003
I have two Weber kettle grills. The small one is probably over 40 years old, and the big one is only about 30. I do use the Weber Genesis propane grill more in the Winter though.
Then there's the Big Weber smoker. That gets used a couple times a month in the Summer
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Posts: 2048 | Location: PA | Registered: September 01, 2013
Great little cooking machine. I had one for years, and don't really know where it went...
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Posts: 13073 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: November 02, 2008
I only cook on charcoal and the last three grills have been Weber's that utilize a propane burner under the charcoal to get it started, so no lighter fluid needed.
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