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BBQ Grills Need advice
August 10, 2020, 10:18 PM
leonidas211BBQ Grills Need advice
I bought a home with a big back deck. I have never been a big grill person, until now.
Looking for something 700 or less, I think gas is the way to go but you guys guide me. I am clueless on this issue but I want fire, help me out
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August 10, 2020, 10:24 PM
jimmy123xIf you want gas, in your price range and quality, Weber would be your choice.
August 10, 2020, 10:24 PM
trapper189Two words:
Weber
Sorry, I guess I only needed I one.
August 10, 2020, 10:28 PM
will347waxWeber but I’m going to probably go against the grain and say look at a used Weber Summit. At that price point you be able to find a really nice one.
August 10, 2020, 10:32 PM
LS1 GTOWeber (charcoal) and a Traeger (pellet)
In your price range and all the diversity you need.
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August 10, 2020, 11:42 PM
BeancookerSkip Weber and Traegar and get a Rectec/Recteq. American made and does everything a Traegar does, but wil outlast a Traegar and give you far less issues.
Built with much higher quality materials as well.
https://www.recteq.com/
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August 11, 2020, 03:24 AM
mrvmaxI've been pleased with my Camp Chef pellet grill and if you are a Veteran you can order dire t and get a discount. I added a sear box to mine so I can grill, sear, smoke etc. I've owned traditional grills, kamado (ceramic) grills, large offset smokers and now this pellet grill. Pellet grills are the way to go. They are like the old infomercial stated, set it and forget it.
August 11, 2020, 04:35 AM
frayedendsI would not put charcoal on a deck. I’ve always been a Weber fan. But I’ve been researching and my next grill may be a Napoleon. They have a new Rogue series close to your price. They are made in Canada.
These go to eleven.
August 11, 2020, 05:21 AM
Salty DawgMy Weber Genesis E330 rusted and about fell apart in less than 5 years and they weren't much help when I contacted customer service about it. I know most people have a better experience, but I'm done with them.
August 11, 2020, 05:37 AM
FHHM213Gas is great for an indoor range. But, get charcoal for your outdoor grill. A Weber Performer is a great, all-around choice that includes a small workstation, coal bin and a gas starter. It’s design makes it easy to clean up & neatly dispose of the ash. The grill obviously is great for steaks, burgers, etc but also easy to smoke / grill baby back ribs & turkeys. You might later decide to add a dedicated smoker but you’ll get the most use from the Performer.
The starter is fueled by a miniature (16oz), replaceable propane tank that will last years if you just use it 2-3 minutes to start the coals in a chimney starter.
I have no concerns about my Performer on my deck. And it’s not as if a natural gas line doesn’t itself yield an increased theoretical risk.
August 11, 2020, 06:13 AM
Scurvyquote:
Originally posted by frayedends:
I would not put charcoal on a deck. I’ve always been a Weber fan. But I’ve been researching and my next grill may be a Napoleon. They have a new Rogue series close to your price. They are made in Canada.
They make pads for you to put down under charcoal grills to protect your deck.
August 11, 2020, 09:06 AM
benny6quote:
Originally posted by Beancooker:
Skip Weber and Traegar and get a Rectec/Recteq. American made and does everything a Traegar does, but wil outlast a Traegar and give you far less issues.
Built with much higher quality materials as well.
https://www.recteq.com/
I own a RecTec. I just wanted to clarify that the controller is made in the USA, but the main body is made in China. Still a much better pellet grill than the Traeger, which is entirely made in China.
I wanted an all-US made stainless steel pellet grill (MAK grill), but I didn't have $6k to spend.
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August 11, 2020, 09:07 AM
Jimbo54quote:
Originally posted by FHHM213:
Gas is great for an indoor range. But, get charcoal for your outdoor grill. A Weber Performer is a great, all-around choice that includes a small workstation, coal bin and a gas starter. It’s design makes it easy to clean up & neatly dispose of the ash. The grill obviously is great for steaks, burgers, etc but also easy to smoke / grill baby back ribs & turkeys. You might later decide to add a dedicated smoker but you’ll get the most use from the Performer.
The starter is fueled by a miniature (16oz), replaceable propane tank that will last years if you just use it 2-3 minutes to start the coals in a chimney starter.
I have no concerns about my Performer on my deck. And it’s not as if a natural gas line doesn’t itself yield an increased theoretical risk.
I've had a Performer for around 5 years now and love it. I've done all day smoke on pork butts with no issues using the snake method. I've made jerky and smoked salmon and trout on it. In my opinion, there is nothing a charcoal grill can't do better than a gas grill.
Jim
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August 11, 2020, 09:12 AM
Georgeairquote:
I would not put charcoal on a deck.
Unless you're extremely careless this is overly cautious concern IMHO. Just don't be stoopid.
I'd lean towards charcoal, gas grill just isn't the same no matter how convenient. I've had people try to convince me otherwise over years in words and with food. Just not true.
Even tried myself after buying current house with built-in Kitchen-Aid gas grill. That was the first time in 50+ years I'd actually lit a gas grill - after 4-5 attempts at different techniques and meats, cleaned it back up to be ready for eventual sale of home and put the cover back on.
Weber makes great stuff and as you've seen in other threads lots of fans for BGE or KJ here. I'm one of them after years on other types of charcoal grills.
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August 11, 2020, 10:48 AM
smschulzBIG
GREEN EGG or the
RED Kamado Joe ~ they cook the same but the KJ has more flexible cooking surfaces.
Then a Gas grille.
WHY you need both?
The Ceramic cooker for smoked, long cooks and the gasser for quick grill cooking.
The Ceramic cooker will provide better cooks albeit more work.
August 11, 2020, 11:05 AM
joatmonvI went a little overboard and purchased a Weber Smoky Mountain, a Weber 22" charcoal and an electric smoker. I've had my natural gas grill for years.
Out of all of them, I love the Weber 22" Master Touch the best. I bought an Arteflame insert for it also so I can smoke, grill and sear/cook on the carbon steel insert.
My vote would go to a charcoal grill.
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August 11, 2020, 11:09 AM
ruger357I’m happy with my big green eggs.
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August 11, 2020, 11:15 AM
BigSwedeI have a Weber Genesis and a Pit Boss pellet smoker, love them both
Saw this beast the other day, this will be my next purchase, very well made
https://www.weber.com/US/en/gr...?cgid=107376#start=1
August 11, 2020, 11:43 AM
MikeinNCI have a Weber smoker..stand up..looks like r2d2..
Also have a Weber gas grill for burgers - like the gas cause it’s quick
And lastly have a Weber charcoal grill- there is nothing,Ike the taste of a steak over a charcoal fire, throw in a chunk of hickory and it’s perfect
So I’m no help, sorry not sorry
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thumperfbcRecTec Bullseye. It is a kettle shaped pellet grill. Whereas most pellet grills can’t get much above 450 degrees, the Bullseyes can above 750 in around 12 minutes from cold. It can maintain smoker-level low temps as well.
Not only is it more convenient than charcoal, it is more convenient than gas. Flip a switch, set your temp.
Plus you get the benefit of the hardwood smoke taste.
The only down side of the bullseye is it can’t hold as much as a typical pellet grill. On mine I can do 3 racks of baby backs or 2 racks spare ribs, for reference.