Santa Maria Weber Kettle Accessory?

[JeffJ]

The big question I have regarding the Santa Maria accessory is does it have an effect on how the food tastes? If it provides a different flavor profile I'd give it serious consideration especially since I won't be the one buying it - it would be a birthday present.

[Frozen Smoke]

I love my Santa Maria if the one I have sells I will be looking for another one down the road I'm sure. They are great to cook on and it's live fire cooking. Easy to go from sear to keep warm mode with just a couple turns of the handle. They are a great way to grill.

[Frozen Smoke]

JeffJ if you consider wood fired cooking a different flavor profile from charcoal cooking then yes. I certainly do consider the distinct difference.

[JeffJ]

Thanks, Frozen Smoke . That was the key bit of information I was looking for.

[Attjack]

$200 for this bad boy.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RiverGrille-Cowboy-31-in-Charcoal-Grill-and-Fire-Pit-GR1038-014612/202535014

[Attjack]

You could probably turn it into a Santa Maria with a little ingenuity. It's a 31" pit.

[jfmorris]

I have to agree that cooking over a wood fire is going to have a different flavor profile from charcoal. I can certainly tell a difference smoking in offset with charcoal and wood chunks, versus burning oak logs.

[JeffJ]

This is a primary reason that my next rig will be a stick burner. Unfortunately, I'd have to add on to our patio for that and we don't have the money.

[lemayp]

Since we're way off kettle accessories, I like these. https://grillsandcookers.com/collect...raten-campfire . You could put it over a kettle with some effort.

[6th Borough BBQ]

I think it looks super cool, but I can't imagine you can do any better using it than just creating a direct/indirect setup for free. So if you are doing it for fun, then go for it! If you are doing it for taste, not so much. Looks fun fore sure!

[Troutman]

Wow this is like an MCS intervention; first it was cool, then awe who needs it, then it crept back to cool....you guys crack me up

MCS = more cool stuff, I want it, I need it, feed the beast!!’

[SoCalTim]

Is anybody familiar with these? Does it deliver a different flavor profile? It's $400 to get one of these for the 26, which is more than the cost of the grill itself. I am debating whether or not I should acquire one and any input would be greatly appreciated.

You can see it in action here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ans2MfaM3l0

Hi, you can buy a full size Santa Maria Grill for $400 dollars. Check out Santa Maria Grill Outfitters in Santa Maria Ca. Their site will direct you to retailers including Costco.