re: Pit Boss is about dead

Posted by thejudge

Westlake, LA

Member since Sep 2009

14069 posts

Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:53 pm to duckblind56

I failed to mention...

Do a hot burn before cooking with it to get the coating they put on for rust.

Posted by tiggerfan02 2021

HSV

Member since Jan 2021

2921 posts

Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:57 pm to wiltznucs

quote:
The Weber kettle is an icon for a reason. Easy to use, cheap and makes great food.

Absolutely.
If you are not going to do a brisket, then anything else is easily done on a Weber Kettle. Brisket would be a giant PITA, but otherwise, if you like flexibility and aren't a fan of gas, the Kettle is the answer.
I have a small PitBoss, but never use it for anything other than smoking butts, briskets, and larger quantities of ribs/chicken 1/4s.
If I am just cooking for me and the wife, I prefer the Kettle for smoking or grilling.

Posted by bootlegger

Ponchatoula

Member since Dec 2012

5339 posts

Posted on 5/7/24 at 10:36 pm to SOLA

My wife surprised me with this one, and had Home Depot assemble and deliver it. Of course, they jacked it up by crossthreading some screws and didn't put the right side shelf on. I emailed customer service, got a case number, and waited.....to no response. After about 10 days (on the advice of a Facebook group) I sent them a Facebook message. They asked if I had a case number, and I sent it. 2 days later they shipped all the new parts, no questions asked. Try their social media, it's apparently way more responsive than an email.

Posted by 98eagle

Member since Sep 2020

1978 posts

Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:25 pm to tiggerfan02 2021

I'm considering a Weber Kettle also. Do steaks, chickens, burgers, sausage and ribs taste better on it than on a good pellet grill? I'm also considering the new Weber Searwood Pellet Grill, but it costs several times more. It seems like a heavy solid grill, easy to use and clean, will sear meats, and with WiFi and probes, etc. But if the food won't taste quite as good on it, then it's a no brainer to go with the Weber Kettle. I'm switching from a natural gas grill. Before that I had a cast aluminum charcoal grill. Charcoal was definitely better taste wise compared to gas. I've never had a pellet grill yet, so I am trying to decide if I should try one. My gut feeling is to get the Weber Kettle as I know I can cook great food on one.

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Posted by SmackoverHawg

Member since Oct 2011

27379 posts

Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:38 pm to The Levee

PK portable grill. Will last several lifetimes. I have mine, my grandpa's and my dad's.

Posted by TigerB8

End Communism

Member since Oct 2003

9362 posts

Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:17 pm to The Levee

I’m all about the Argentinian grilling experience. I don’t mind that it takes longer. I need rectangular space. My wife is Persian so kabobs optimize space on a rectangular grill. I love burning real wood and moving the coals around in all that space. But it does mean I need a separate smoker. I’m going to be buying an insert like this and dropping it into stone setup I will build.

Posted by Bronson2017

Birmingham

Member since Feb 2019

1913 posts

Posted on 5/9/24 at 1:49 pm to The Levee

Weber Kettle. Bought it in 2019 from Lowe’s and can’t believe how much it was for how good of a grill it is. They have upped the price on it since then but it’s still worth every penny.

Get the copper one if they have it!

Posted by Pandy Fackler

Member since Jun 2018

14298 posts

Posted on 5/9/24 at 4:37 pm to The Levee

Look, the drive thru is really picking up right now so I can't really chat about this shite, but later we're gonna talk about how to maximize a weber.

I'll be back.

Posted by TopWaterTiger

Lake Charles, LA

Member since May 2006

10224 posts

Posted on 5/9/24 at 4:54 pm to The Levee

quote:
What’s the OB recommended best value charcoal grill?

Posted by Pandy Fackler

Member since Jun 2018

14298 posts

Posted on 5/10/24 at 11:06 am to Pandy Fackler

Ok. So here are some extremely useful kettle accessories. The asterisk indicates either I have it, or some version of it.

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GRISUN BBQ Whirlpool for Weber 22 inch Kettle and Smokey Mountain 22, BBQ Kettle Grill Accessories for Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Accessory for Weber LINK

Charkettle Charcoal Firebox Kit, Ceramic Charcoal Basket with Heat Deflector Compatible with Weber 22-inch Kettle Charcoal Grills LINK

GrillGrate Grill Grate for 22" Weber Kettle and Napoleon Kettle - Weber Grill Accessory - Napoleon Grill Accessory LINK

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Onlyfire Stainless Steel Rotisserie Ring Kit Barbecue Accessories for Weber 22" Kettle Grill and Other Similar Size Grills LINK

only fire Barbecue Cooking Grate System Grilling Accessory for Weber 22" Kettle Grill and Other Similar Size Kettle Grills LINK

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SnS Grills Slow ‘N Sear Elevated Cooking Grate - Heavy Duty Stainless Steel, Fits Standard Cooking Grates, More Grill Space for Tailgating, Camping, and Backyard Cooking - 22 inch LINK

SnS Grills Slow ‘N Sear Easy Spin Charcoal Grill Cooking Grate, 2-Zone Stainless Steel Hinged Replacement - Tailgating & Backyard Cooking - 22” Inches LINK

Ok. Now this particular item completely replaces your pit boss and will do amazing things for a Kettle.

Spider Grills Venom Fan-Powered Temperature Controller with Wi-Fi Bluetooth and App Control for Weber Kettle Grills LINK

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Fireblack® Hi Temp BBQ smoker Gasket Self Stick 15 ft High Heat 1/2 x 1/8 Black LINK

only fire Santa-maria Style Grill Rotisserie System Adjustable Cooking Grate Attachment for Weber 22 inch Kettle Grills - Global Patent LINK

only fire Stainless Steel Multi-purpose Rotisserie and Pizza Combo Kit for Weber 22-Inch Kettle Charcoal Grills - Include Pizza Peel and Pizza Stone LINK

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only fire Stainless Steel Grill Cooking Smoking Attachment, Charcoal, Rib Hanging System for Weber 22 inch Kettle Grills - Turns Your Kettle into Smoker LINK

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only fire Stainless Steel Grill Cooking Smoking Attachment, Charcoal, Rib Hanging System for Weber 22 inch Kettle Grills - Turns Your Kettle into Smoker LINK

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Kettle Zone Cooking System for 22 Inch Weber Kettle Grills - Turn your grill into a smoker, oven, and more LINK

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only fire Stainless Steel Charcoal Ash Basket Charcoal Briquet Holder BBQ Accessories for Weber 22" Kettle Grills LINK

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Slow 'N Sear SnS Grills Deluxe Insert for Low ‘N Slow Smoking & Charcoal Grill Cooking - Stainless Steel, Removable Reservoir for Kettle Grill BBQ - Deluxe 22” in LINK

Limited-time deal: only fire Rotisserie Ring with Kabob Skewer Set for Weber 22 1/2 Inch Kettle and Other Similar Kettle Charcoal Grills LINK

only fire Shish Kabob Set with Stainless Steel Ring, Automatic Skewers Turner for Weber 22" Kettle and Other Similar Kettle Grills LINK

only fire Stainless Steel Pizza Ring Kit Pizza Oven Kit for Weber 22-Inch Kettle Grills - Include Pizza Stone and Aluminum Peel LINK

A Weber Kettle can be maximized in amazing ways, homie.

Take a close look at that Spider Venom. Also, combine the firebox kit with it and you have all the benefits of a komado and pitboss rolled into one.

This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 11:13 am

Posted by Pandy Fackler

Member since Jun 2018

14298 posts

Posted on 5/10/24 at 11:21 am to 98eagle

quote:
I'm considering a Weber Kettle also. Do steaks, chickens, burgers, sausage and ribs taste better on it than on a good pellet grill? I'm also considering the new Weber Searwood Pellet Grill, but it costs several times more. It seems like a heavy solid grill, easy to use and clean, will sear meats, and with WiFi and probes, etc. But if the food won't taste quite as good on it, then it's a no brainer to go with the Weber Kettle. I'm switching from a natural gas grill. Before that I had a cast aluminum charcoal grill. Charcoal was definitely better taste wise compared to gas. I've never had a pellet grill yet, so I am trying to decide if I should try one. My gut feeling is to get the Weber Kettle as I know I can cook great food on one.

See the above post.

Charcoal alone or charcoal and wood combined taste better than pellets alone. The Spider Venom gives you that, and the cooking and ease of use benefits of a pellet grill.

This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 11:23 am

Posted by 3deadtrolls

lafayette

Member since Jan 2014

5737 posts

Posted on 5/10/24 at 11:21 am to Bowlinm

I'm a huge fan of my Big Green Egg. I've used the crap out of that thing.

Posted by The Levee

Bat Country

Member since Feb 2006

10761 posts

Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:44 pm to Pandy Fackler

Wow, fantastic post. Thank you. But that turns a $100 Weber into a $600 green egg without the ceramic shell

PK360 is in the lead as of now

Posted by Pandy Fackler

Member since Jun 2018

14298 posts

Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:41 pm to The Levee

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Wow, fantastic post. Thank you. But that turns a $100 Weber into a $600 green egg without the ceramic shell

PK360 is in the lead as of now

Those are cool and I'd like to have one but they just don't accessorize the way a Weber does.

One thing no one has brought up yet is the 26in Weber Kettle. Those are worth a look too.

This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 4:42 pm

Posted by rltiger

Metairie

Member since Oct 2004

860 posts

Posted on 5/10/24 at 5:00 pm to speckledawg

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This. Will last forever too

My dad’s is over 50 years old.

Posted by tiggerfan02 2021

HSV

Member since Jan 2021

2921 posts

Posted on 5/11/24 at 11:41 am to 98eagle

quote:
I'm considering a Weber Kettle also. Do steaks, chickens, burgers, sausage and ribs taste better on it than on a good pellet grill? I'm also considering the new Weber Searwood Pellet Grill, but it costs several times more. It seems like a heavy solid grill, easy to use and clean, will sear meats, and with WiFi and probes, etc. But if the food won't taste quite as good on it, then it's a no brainer to go with the Weber Kettle. I'm switching from a natural gas grill. Before that I had a cast aluminum charcoal grill. Charcoal was definitely better taste wise compared to gas. I've never had a pellet grill yet, so I am trying to decide if I should try one. My gut feeling is to get the Weber Kettle as I know I can cook great food on one.

Of course this is my opinion, and we all know about those...
I think charcoal tastes better for grilling than what you can get with the pellet grill, plus the pellet grill always seems to have hot/cold spots due to their design. You can control high heat better and keep it even on the kettle with charcoal, and you can move all the coals to one side for direct/indirect cooking if needed. Like I said, I have both, and I only use my pellet grill for long smoking cooks. They both have their uses and I like having both, but if forced to choose only one, I would probably go with the kettle.

Posted by Miketheseventh

Member since Dec 2017

5810 posts

Posted on 5/12/24 at 9:35 pm to wiltznucs

quote:
Weber kettle

Bought a new one two weeks ago. I grill a lot and like to use charcoal but my old kettle was I think around 12 years old and was being held together with wire. I’m actually surprised that it never collapsed when I was brushing the grill. Can’t go wrong with a Weber kettle