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Ceremic Grills

Posted on 1/22/17 at 9:45 pm
Posted by Fred439
Houston
Member since Aug 2011
161 posts
Posted on 1/22/17 at 9:45 pm
OK today I gave my oldest son my large stainless steel Charbroil grill that I had modified to have a smoker box on the side. Actually my brother and I made it 20 years ago using original Charbroil castings. But I digress. LOL

I am now looking to buy a ceramic grill and need your expertise and experience. So which way do I go. Big Green Egg or Kamendo Joe? I am thinking 18 in. Do I need to go larger? Probably will cook for 4 people and do briskets 18 to 20 lbs.I also have an infrared grill and a Holland, both on natural gas.

Please share your experiences and recommendations.

TIA
Posted by Politiceaux
Member since Feb 2009
17654 posts
Posted on 1/22/17 at 9:48 pm to
Primo Oval IMO.

Briskets, spareribs, etc. without space constraints. Ability to do direct and indirect cooking simultaneously. Tremendous customer service. American made.

If you are set on an 18" round, check out the grill domes.
This post was edited on 1/22/17 at 9:50 pm
Posted by Sherman Klump
Wellman College
Member since Jul 2011
4466 posts
Posted on 1/22/17 at 9:59 pm to
Primo Oval XL. If your budget is a bit tighter and just want a cooker get the green egg.
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42574 posts
Posted on 1/22/17 at 10:34 pm to
I have a large BGE. Love it. I can't speak on the others. I haven't been disappointed at all.
Posted by CBLSU316
Far Right of Left
Member since Jun 2008
11392 posts
Posted on 1/22/17 at 11:00 pm to
I've owned both a Large KJ and now have an XL BGE......both have performed very well. All of the big name ceramics will serve you well.

If I was going to spend money on one today I'd look hard at the primo oval XL though just for the shape and divided fire box.
Posted by 4WHLN
Drinking at the Cottage Inn
Member since Mar 2013
7582 posts
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:41 am to
Cant technically go wrong with either one of the ceramics. For me it boils down to price and what you see yourself using it more for. If you tend to smoke/oven more than grill, the Primo may better suit you due to the shape and firebox design. I was going to pull the trigger on a Primo but BGE setup was several hundred cheaper and I couldnt be happier with my Egg.
Posted by FishinTygah84
LA
Member since Dec 2013
1981 posts
Posted on 1/23/17 at 10:27 am to
I wanted a ceramic grill but didnt want to spend over 1,000 right out of the gate not knowing if i would even like it or not. Bought the vision from SAMs based on the reco from a few buddy's that had them. Spent about 500 bucks plus another 100 or so for some accessories. I put out just as good of a taste and quality as the big names. Since owning mine, 9 of my family members and friends have purchased them. Don't overpay to play.

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