Looking for a new BBQ pit to complement my Weber Smokey Mountain

Posted by Lambdatiger1989

NOLA

Member since Jan 2012

2546 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 2:54 pm to HungryTiger

Don't waste your money on anything but one of the top three egg style grills. BGE, Primo, or Kamado Joe. You will never have to ask this question again.

Posted by Eddie Vedder

The South Plains

Member since Jan 2006

4438 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 2:54 pm to HungryTiger

quote:
weber kettle and a WSM.

i have this set up, and it seems to handle all of my grilling and BBQ/smoking needs.

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Posted by Loubacca

sittin on the dock of the bay

Member since Feb 2005

4150 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 3:01 pm to Eddie Vedder

quote:
weber kettle and a WSM.

same here. this will cover all your needs

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Posted by hungryone

river parishes

Member since Sep 2010

11987 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 4:00 pm to Loubacca

Count me as a ceramic fan...does everything that a WSM and a kettle will do (except ultra low temps).

I am considering an infrared grill as an addition to my two ceramic cookers.

Posted by Kajungee

South ,Section 6 Row N

Member since Mar 2004

17033 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 4:03 pm to Loubacca

Built my own homemade Charcoal/pit smoker 22 years ago. Still performs like new.
I always swore off gas grills years ago.

But I bought me a little Weber Q220 gas grill a few years ago and I love it for something quick and easy. I use it 2-3 times a week. Great for a few burgers , chicken or a piece of fish
I even find myself throwing just a few ears of corn, or roasting garlic or a couple of tomatoes to go with something I am cooking in the kitchen.
I highly recommend them

Posted by Rouge

Floston Paradise

Member since Oct 2004

138614 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 6:47 pm to Kajungee

I'm thinking that with the slow cooking wsm that the convenience of gas is the way to cook

Can you cook up burgers and sausage and stuff pretty quickly with ceramic?

Posted by Ziggy

Member since Oct 2007

22123 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:24 pm to Mischievous Badger

Grill Dome.

Posted by HungryTiger

New Orleans

Member since Jan 2006

724 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:37 pm to Ziggy

I've always been intrigued by the kamado ceramic cookers, but I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money when my webers function so well and seem to be indestructible. I am envious of the ridiculously high temps the kamado can achieve, though.

Posted by jmon

Loisiana

Member since Oct 2010

10307 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:02 pm to Eddie Vedder

quote:
Looking for a new BBQ pit to complement my Weber Smokey Mountain quote: weber kettle and a WSM. i have this set up, and it seems to handle all of my grilling and BBQ/smoking needs.

Same setup here.

Posted by 8thyearsenior

Centennial, CO

Member since Mar 2006

4280 posts

Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:17 pm to jmon

I have a kettle and a WSM. Love it love it love it.

Posted by Mischievous Badger

Member since May 2013

348 posts

Posted on 5/22/13 at 8:53 am to 8thyearsenior

Thanks so much for all the input.

Posted by Catman88

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Dec 2004

49125 posts

Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:03 am to Lambdatiger1989

quote:
Don't waste your money on anything but one of the top three egg style grills. BGE, Primo, or Kamado Joe. You will never have to ask this question again.

Why would you really need that if you are trying to complement a WSM?

Sounds to me like the Weber Performer shown is the best advice. He needs something just to grill on. A good charcoal grill or something like a Weber Genesis makes the most sense.

If the question was about looking for something to grill and smoke on then the Kamado style cookers make sense.