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Grill recommendations for a beginner essentially?
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:32 pm
There are a few life skills every american male should know how to do, grilling is probably one of them, and sadly i've never really done it.
I'm just looking for some recommendations on a good safe gas grill for occasional cooking of burgers, steaks, chicken, veggies, etc. no need to smoke anything...yet, and i know i won't utilize it if i have to wait on charcoal, so i'm leaning towards gas.
feel free to toss in any essential kit/utensil ideas as well.
Specs:
- $250 - $300 (willing to spend more if it makes a big difference)
- gas
- not huge, just a normal size
I'm just looking for some recommendations on a good safe gas grill for occasional cooking of burgers, steaks, chicken, veggies, etc. no need to smoke anything...yet, and i know i won't utilize it if i have to wait on charcoal, so i'm leaning towards gas.
feel free to toss in any essential kit/utensil ideas as well.
Specs:
- $250 - $300 (willing to spend more if it makes a big difference)
- gas
- not huge, just a normal size
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 4:33 pm
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Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:42 pm to PhilipMarlowe
might i recommend buying a reliable kettle charcoal grill (nothing too pricey) and just trying it out for a while
if you get a chimney starter your coals will be ready much faster and you can get to cooking much faster
you can get nice charcoal grills in your budget but nicer gas grills are going to run you way more
and personally i prefer the flavor from a charcoal grill more
if you get a chimney starter your coals will be ready much faster and you can get to cooking much faster
you can get nice charcoal grills in your budget but nicer gas grills are going to run you way more
and personally i prefer the flavor from a charcoal grill more
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:44 pm to PhilipMarlowe
quote:
and i know i won't utilize it if i have to wait on charcoal
This is first beer time. Mine is usually ready to go in 10-15 minutes, depending on what I'm doing. You just have so much more versatility with charcoal.
I started on my parents old gas grill as a teenager. Had an 18 inch Weber in college. Bought a cheap gas grill after I got married. Ended up with this massive gas/coal/smoker grill with a side burner. And for the past 4 years I've gone back to a 26 inch Weber kettle. Gas is convenient, but not as great as it seems.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:47 pm to PhilipMarlowe
i eventually graduated up to this guy for my grill
which is appropriate since my first charcoal grill was my dad's old 18 inch weber
which is appropriate since my first charcoal grill was my dad's old 18 inch weber
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:48 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Weber Performer
This is one of the best investments i've made. Not gas, but in the grand scheme of things is the extra 5-10 minutes a deal breaker for better tasting food? Light the grill, go inside and season your burgers or chicken, by the time you're done with that your coals will be ready. The gas grill still takes time to come up to temp and burn off anything that's built up on it since the last time you used it. I think the "gas is so much quicker than charcoal" is overplayed. Just my .02 though. Everybody is different here.
This is one of the best investments i've made. Not gas, but in the grand scheme of things is the extra 5-10 minutes a deal breaker for better tasting food? Light the grill, go inside and season your burgers or chicken, by the time you're done with that your coals will be ready. The gas grill still takes time to come up to temp and burn off anything that's built up on it since the last time you used it. I think the "gas is so much quicker than charcoal" is overplayed. Just my .02 though. Everybody is different here.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:48 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Posted on 3/16/17 at 4:50 pm to PhilipMarlowe
My uncle has one similar to this but a little more high dollar. I'm not much on gas grilling but I've grabbed ahold of this one in store once or twice. Sturdy rig. I imagine if you keep it out the weather, it'll be a nice grill.
Half charcoal grill, half gas grill and a burner on the side for beans and whatnot.
Lowes grill
Half charcoal grill, half gas grill and a burner on the side for beans and whatnot.
Lowes grill
Posted on 3/16/17 at 5:16 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Posted on 3/16/17 at 5:32 pm to PhilipMarlowe
I'd get a Weber Spirit if you want gas or the Weber Kettle/Performer if you want charcoal
Posted on 3/16/17 at 5:47 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Pit barrell cooker. Check it out
Posted on 3/16/17 at 6:08 pm to PhilipMarlowe
I have a gas grill. I'm going back to charcoal. It really is much better.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 6:11 pm to PhilipMarlowe
I'll give you a tip I learned yesterday. Don't let the squirrels pack your grill full of acorns.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 6:41 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Weber makes really good stuff. I got the basic kettle grill and I never see myself going back to gas. Most of the gas grills rust out in 3 to 5 years. Saying that if all you do is cook hamburgers and hot dogs and don't mind replacing it every few years then a gas grill is probably what you want. I've always wondered if the Weber gas grills hold up longer than the $200 to $400 ones.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 6:50 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Been having my kettle for over 5 years. Keep it covered and buy a charcoal starter. Best bargain for your needs.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:52 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Spend a few more sheckles and get a Weber.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 8:37 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Posted on 3/16/17 at 11:58 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Get one of these.
$299.99 from Lowe's, but you can buy a $50 off $250 from eBay for~$2.
Mother in law bought me one for my birthday and I use it weekly. Doubles as a grill and smoker. Also when you're done cooking, you can close the vents and save the remaining charcoal. Plenty of videos on YouTube and there's forums dedicated to Kamado style cookers to help you learn.
$299.99 from Lowe's, but you can buy a $50 off $250 from eBay for~$2.
Mother in law bought me one for my birthday and I use it weekly. Doubles as a grill and smoker. Also when you're done cooking, you can close the vents and save the remaining charcoal. Plenty of videos on YouTube and there's forums dedicated to Kamado style cookers to help you learn.
Posted on 3/17/17 at 5:30 am to PhilipMarlowe
If you aren't grilling real regularly, I would just buy one from Walmart or Lowes, get one that is $200 or less.
If you plan to grill somewhat regularly and don't want to spend a ton, get a Weber Spirit. They can be had for $400 and are an upgrade to the $200 grill.
If you plan to grill somewhat regularly and don't want to spend a ton, get a Weber Spirit. They can be had for $400 and are an upgrade to the $200 grill.
Posted on 3/17/17 at 6:27 am to PhilipMarlowe
Whichever Weber you can afford
Posted on 3/17/17 at 6:36 am to PhilipMarlowe
quote:Sears
Specs:
- $250 - $300 (willing to spend more if it makes a big difference)
- gas
- not huge, just a normal size
I bought this last year, very happy with it. The searing eye on the side is a nice feature.
This post was edited on 3/17/17 at 6:36 am
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