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New Grill/smoker
Posted on 10/26/16 at 10:35 am
Posted on 10/26/16 at 10:35 am
In the market for a new grill/smoker.
I am cheap, would like to stay under $500
I have seen and am interested in a pellet grill (GMG most likely), WSM, or some type of kamado.
My question is if i mainly do burgers, steaks, and chicken which should i go for?
I want to get into low and slow more with some pork and brisket but i will mostly likely mainly be doing burgers, steaks and chickens and a pizza everyone once in a while
I have 2 old grills already, a propane and an Old smokey charcoal grill
Thanks for any recommendations!
I am cheap, would like to stay under $500
I have seen and am interested in a pellet grill (GMG most likely), WSM, or some type of kamado.
My question is if i mainly do burgers, steaks, and chicken which should i go for?
I want to get into low and slow more with some pork and brisket but i will mostly likely mainly be doing burgers, steaks and chickens and a pizza everyone once in a while
I have 2 old grills already, a propane and an Old smokey charcoal grill
Thanks for any recommendations!
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Posted on 10/26/16 at 10:55 am to LSU_CRAIGERS
I don't have a pellet smoker but the little bit I do know, most pellet smokers, while they are great for ribs, chicken brisket, etc. they don't do a very good job on steaks or burgers unless you pay a lot more than $500.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 11:02 am to LSU_CRAIGERS
Get a 22.5" Weber Kettle and a a Pit Barrel Cooker for smoking. You can get big for $450 and they're both incredibly easy to use and produce great results. If you want amazing pizza, get the Kettle Pizza add on for the Weber for another $150 or so.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 11:03 am to LSU_CRAIGERS
In that price range get the Chargriller Akorn. Great introduction to kamado type smoking for $350 or less. You can move up to BGE later, though I have been content with my Akorn.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 11:52 am to LSU_CRAIGERS
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My question is if i mainly do burgers, steaks, and chicken which should i go for?
Go with an Akorn or something similar. In my experience, pellet grills don't get hot enough to sear steaks. Akorn will get you familiar with the smoking process while still being able to ramp up to searing temps easily.
Went from an Akorn to a Yoder. Now if I want a steak or something I just sear it on a cast iron pan.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 12:23 pm to LSU_CRAIGERS
I like my Char Griller. It's barrel shaped and has a firebox on the side. You can BBQ on it or put some wood in the firebox and smoke with it. I think it cost under $200 at Home Depot and I've had it for 5 years. It's also easy to get the ashes out and you can adjust the coals up or down when doing the BBQ thing which is nice if you want to sear a steak off quickly.
Posted on 11/1/16 at 3:10 pm to LSU_CRAIGERS
Honestly I'd start with a 22.5" Weber Kettle and get the Slow N' Sear for it. If that doesn't fit your needs, you can get the Smoke EZ. I have a really nice kamado and a Weber Kettle and if I'm staying within your budget, there's no question I'm going with the Kettle and getting accessories as needed.
Posted on 11/1/16 at 7:22 pm to LSU_CRAIGERS
I think Costco had a ceramic griller around that price. Vision maybe?
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