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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all I use is a Weber, works great

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.

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.

Weber Kettles are great. I have one just for hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks.

Get some Grill Grates, and a Slow N Sear, and the possibilities are endless.

Among the world's greatest inventions are dynamite, poker, baseball and the Weber Kettle Grill.

Congrats on having arrived at the gateway to good food.

Kinda like Glock, people come around sooner or later.

I find it unthinkable not having a charcoal grill, along with a few others...Congrats!

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.

Welcome to this little thing called flavor.

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.

You done good, redstone!

When we moved into our first house a bunch of neighbors got together and bought us one. I used that thing for twenty years until we moved out.

I probably need to buy a new one.

Welcome to the good side

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

In 1984 my boss and his wife bought us a Smokey Joe as a house warming present. It went everywhere with us and is still in our rv.

Great little cooking machine. I had one for years, and don't really know where it went...

Welcome to the big leagues.

In two years, you will have a large Big Green Egg, and $1,000 worth of accessories to go with it.

Nice grill especially for only $45!

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.

Good pick up. Your on your way to a Performer