I was at home depot looking at grills and not to sound like Seinfeld but what's the deal with all these grills?! Some of these look so complicated you need 2 engineers, a mathematician and a Rabbi just to use them. Man, do these look complicated.
I know what you mean, they have a very flashy brand, Nexgrill I think? catches my eye every time.I was at home depot looking at grills and not to sound like Seinfeld but what's the deal with all these grills?! Some of these look so complicated you need 2 engineers, a mathematician and a Rabbi just to use them. Man, do these look complicated.
I know what you mean, they have a very flashy brand, Nexgrill I think? catches my eye every time.
Next time I buy a grill or smoker though, I'm buying something I know will last a bit longer (and have more parts available) than my Char-Broil stuff. CD's endorsement of Weber will weigh heavily in my next purchasing decision.
Can anyone recommend any good brands to look out for?
Craig has the 22 inch Weber for charcoal or wood with the bottom ventilation thingy. This is his third one, bought within the last year or so, over 30+ years. Make sure you get a steel one and not the cheaper aluminum ones. They make a lot of accessories for this grill. He has several, but the rotissere and the charcoal baskets are probably used the most.
He also has a large Big Green Egg. They are quite expensive but last forever. His is around 20 years old I believe. He has a plancha for the Egg and I don't know if he has anything else or not. The Egg can get really hot, like around 500, and handle the temps, which makes for some really great pizza.
He also has a 36 inch Classic Horizon charcoal/wood smoker. I don't know how many pork butts, smoked turkeys, tasso, andouille and other things have been cooked on that thing. We have also BBQ'd a suckling pig on it. It is around the same age as the BGE and is also pretty pricey.
We've learned over the years to buy quality grills/smokers because not only do they make it easier to control the temperature, being made of heavier materials, but when you divide the upfront cost over the longer life, then they come out to be a pretty good bargain.
I have two 22-inch Weber Kettles. I got one for my 34th birthday. I am 61 now. I have a rotisserie kit, too.
I think Puggles is looking for a gas grill??? That's why I mentioned my 22-year-old Weber Genesis.
CD
Craig uses them for pizza as well. Using wood chunks, he can get the temp up really high and that's hard on them. He also used to grill frequently, 2 or 3 times a week. Besides that, I don't think you have the humidity we do.
I guess I'll just not comment anymore.