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Looking at a new grill
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 11/10/21 at 12:42 pm
Currently looking for a new grill, probably an insulated ceramic grill. I have an old charcoal that is 20 years old that is falling apart and looking at upgrading. I love to cook but don’t grill much since my grill isn’t the best.
I’ve seen some past threads about the big green egg, Komodo Joe and primo brands.
My biggest thing is the price on these grills. If I pull the trigger, I want to make sure it is good use and fits what I need. Do you regret the size you bought? So you wish you have went smaller or larger?
I’ve seen some past threads about the big green egg, Komodo Joe and primo brands.
My biggest thing is the price on these grills. If I pull the trigger, I want to make sure it is good use and fits what I need. Do you regret the size you bought? So you wish you have went smaller or larger?
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Posted on 11/10/21 at 1:07 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Weber Kettle for the win, but if you go ceramic, I highly recommend the Primo Oval, and go as big as you can afford. It's made in the USA.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 1:17 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
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My biggest thing is the price on these grills. If I pull the trigger, I want to make sure it is good use and fits what I need. Do you regret the size you bought? So you wish you have went smaller or larger?
I have a Kamado Joe Classic II 18" I bought about 5 years ago. There are times I wish i would have gotten the XL as opposed to the large, but those times are few and far between. The large 18" is perfect for what i use it for. I typically have over family/friends every other weekend or so, so i'm cooking for 4-8 people every weekend + kids, depending on what i cook, and i can fit everything that i've attempted to cook, on the grill. If i need extra space, i have the grill extender that sits higher off the grates.
That being said, i think the primo's are a little bit bigger, but not quite the size of an XL KJ. That would likely be the perfect size.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:14 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
I have been using the same weber kettle for about 15 years, and I grill often. Personally, I wouldn't get anything smaller. The 22" kettle is 380 sq. inches. It seems overkill when you're just doing 2 steaks, but I often have peppers, pineapple, corn, or bread going while I cook. It can fit a brisket or a 10lb bag of leg quarters.
I would buy the performer and never look back.
I just can't be convinced that a ceramic is $1000 better
At the risk of getting roasted, this was the first brisket I cooked for the full time on my kettle.
I would buy the performer and never look back.
I just can't be convinced that a ceramic is $1000 better
At the risk of getting roasted, this was the first brisket I cooked for the full time on my kettle.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:16 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
How many people do you typically cook for?
If I were spending my money today it'd be on a Kamado joe 24" in the newest model they offer.
That being said, I own an XL (24") Big Green Egg that I won at a company event. It does everything I need it to do and I dont need to babysit it if I am doing a long cook. Heat control and retention is great.
If I were spending my money today it'd be on a Kamado joe 24" in the newest model they offer.
That being said, I own an XL (24") Big Green Egg that I won at a company event. It does everything I need it to do and I dont need to babysit it if I am doing a long cook. Heat control and retention is great.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 2:59 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
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probably an insulated ceramic grill.
If I were purchasing a ceramic grill I'd go with Kamado Joe. You get a better package with initial purchase (more items included) and they seem to update their grill and vent designs with every update. I wouldn't get anything smaller than a "large" size ceramic grill.
A PK grill might fit your needs if want something simple and utilitarian and don't need to a lot of items at once.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 4:07 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Kamado Joe Classic
Just wanted to add this Black Friday deal I saw
Just wanted to add this Black Friday deal I saw
Posted on 11/10/21 at 6:26 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Just got rid of my crappy traeger and the brand new one they sent me to replace it. Sold both. Done with them. Went with a kamado joe 24”. No regrets. Everyone I spoke to said go big and don’t regret it. I’ve cooked on it twice. First time was 6 ribeyes and 4 chicken breasts. Love it so far. Also as of a week ago there aren’t any XL’s anywhere to be found. BBQ guys in Baton Rouge is out and no clue when they will get any in. They told me a couple months usually. Another place on the north shore told me they couldn’t even place an order for the xl until April. I ended up ordering off of Amazon from a place in Texas
This post was edited on 11/10/21 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 11/10/21 at 8:23 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
I say go with the Weber kettle 26”.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 9:39 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
I just bought a RecTeq Bullseye. It’s the same dimensions as a Weber Kettle, but is a pellet grill. I really like it so far.
Slight hi jack- anyone know the best place to sell one of these? Texas Pitcrafters PM-200s
Inherited it from a family member, been Cooked on probably a dozen times.
Slight hi jack- anyone know the best place to sell one of these? Texas Pitcrafters PM-200s
Inherited it from a family member, been Cooked on probably a dozen times.
Posted on 11/10/21 at 10:56 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Another vote for a Weber Kettle 22" here. I can do everything I want on mine.
For the price of a ceramic I'd just go with a true offset smoker. You can grill on the fire box for most models.
If you don't want the work of an offset, but a middle ground in convenience and price, the Oklahoma Joe Bronco's or Weber Smoky Mountains are good choices. Those usually have adjustable grate levels or charcoal baskets to be able to grill as well, similar to ceramic models.
But if you're using it primarily as a grill and not a smoker, it's hard to beat a Weber Kettle.
For the price of a ceramic I'd just go with a true offset smoker. You can grill on the fire box for most models.
If you don't want the work of an offset, but a middle ground in convenience and price, the Oklahoma Joe Bronco's or Weber Smoky Mountains are good choices. Those usually have adjustable grate levels or charcoal baskets to be able to grill as well, similar to ceramic models.
But if you're using it primarily as a grill and not a smoker, it's hard to beat a Weber Kettle.
This post was edited on 11/10/21 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 11/11/21 at 8:05 am to The Dunder Mifflin
22 or 26 inch Weber Kettle would be my choice if I could only have one grill. They are so versatile.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 8:28 am to The Dunder Mifflin
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Do you regret the size you bought? So you wish you have went smaller or larger?
I've rarely heard someone say they bought one too big. I have heard several people say they regret not getting a larger grill. Do with that what you will.
As others have said, the Weber Kettle is a very versatile charcoal grill at an affordable price. It can do most things the ceramic grills can, though not as easily. Smoking low and slow takes some trial and error, and it can't get as hot as the ceramic ones can. Everyone I know with a ceramic grill swears by it, but I just can't justify the price. I have a Weber gas and charcoal grill, along with a Weber smoker. Between the 3, I can do pretty much anything. The kettle gets the most use.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 9:44 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Primo Oval XL
Posted on 11/11/21 at 9:51 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Are you in BR? I have a kamado joe that I could part with. The wheels started to break. I just don't use it that much and would rather upgrade to something I would use more often like a flat top grill. I'll give you a good price.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:00 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Love my XL Big Green Egg
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:47 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Primo Oval XL here. Love it
Posted on 11/13/21 at 3:39 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Atlanta grill company was running special on the Kamado Joe. Order one and also get a free Joetisserie. FYI
Posted on 11/14/21 at 3:56 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
I bought the biggest Kamado Joe they make and want a bigger one or even a 2nd.
I use it for everything from searing a few steaks/fish to smoking 2 butts and a spatchcocked turkey at the same time.
I love it so much I gave my Weber Kettle and Weber gas to my mother.
I use it for everything from searing a few steaks/fish to smoking 2 butts and a spatchcocked turkey at the same time.
I love it so much I gave my Weber Kettle and Weber gas to my mother.
Posted on 11/14/21 at 7:45 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
I have a 22” Weber kettle, a Weber gas grill, and a Kamado Joe.
I learned on a Weber kettle and it is my choice if I could only have one. However, I love the other two as well. What I’m cooking dictates which grill I use. The Weber gas gets a lot of use when I’m in a hurry. I wouldn’t let any of them go.
The Kamado is great now that I’ve learned how to use it. It’s my favorite for wings and butts.
I learned on a Weber kettle and it is my choice if I could only have one. However, I love the other two as well. What I’m cooking dictates which grill I use. The Weber gas gets a lot of use when I’m in a hurry. I wouldn’t let any of them go.
The Kamado is great now that I’ve learned how to use it. It’s my favorite for wings and butts.
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