SnS? Vortex? Or both?

[Jfrosty27]

I posted a couple days ago that I scored a nice, used, Performer Deluxe kettle. Now after reading many posts here, I am stumped. SnS, Vortex, or both? No budget issues, but don't see the point of buying an item if I really don't need it. So as always, thanks in advance for the shared wisdom.

[Henrik]

Well, MCS demands both, but I use the SnS 100
times more often than the Vortex, so if I have to pick one it’s easy: the SnS.

[Greygoose]

Let me think ,,,errrrrrr ,,,,,BOTH !!!!!!!!
they both work great,,,,,, some things better than the other
I vortex the heck out of My chicken wings
SnS the goodness out of reverse searing my steaks

[JoeSousa]

I would go with the SNS over the Vortex if I had to pick. The Vortex is more of a one trick pony than the SNS. It is great for wings and chicken pieces but not a lot beyond that. But it does do a great job at that one trick. If you cook a lot of wings it can be useful and nice to have. The SNS is great for low, slow cooks as well as searing (hence the name). 90% of the time I use my kettle I am using the SNS in some form or another.

[RonB]

Ya beat me to it. Almost the exact thing I was gonna say.

To OP - if you like chix with crispy skin, nothing I have tried does it better than the Vortex. If fact, my Vortex and some chix are gonna get cozy tonight.

[HawkerXP]

+2

[Jfrosty27]

I just fired mine up for some chicken thighs.

[tdimond]

I have both, but my mix of use is in line with JoeSousa .

[Jfrosty27]

I do a lot of wings but wouldn't the SnS do a good job on wings and chicken parts too?

[RonB]

The SnS does chix well, but the Vortex does chix better.

[LA Pork Butt]

I have both for my Jumbo Joe, and since it is mostly just my wife and me I use the about equal. Today it will be wings with the Vortex.

[FireMan]

Need you ask?
see "best on topic" on the non topic post!

[Jfrosty27]

I know. Who am I kidding? I just ordered both. Done deal.

[JoeSousa]

Jfrosty27 You made the right call. When it doubt always buy both. Or even go shopping for a third thing to add to the mix.

[Mr. Bones]

Good Lad...

[BFlynn]

I don't have a Kettle grill but my understanding is that AR protocol is to say "buy both and a PBC"

[Jfrosty27]

I guess I need a PBC then!🤣

[HawkerXP]

PBC, PBC, PBC!

[jumbo7676]

Using a Vortex looks cooler, with the flame in the center and the wings (or other chicken parts) in a circle around the flame. Makes for better social media posts of your food and that is the whole reason for cooking, right?

[FireMan]

Yeah! Fire & looks cooler!

[Greygoose]

This ^ 👍👍👍

[Steve R.]

I have had a SnS since shortly after I joined here, and like it a lot. But if I had to choose, I might go with the Vortex. It may be a one trick pony, but the SnS does tricks that can be accomplished in a few other ways.

[Andrrr]

The vortex really doesn't get enough credit for it's dual zone capability. The shape just works really well in the middle of the kettle

[ColonialDawg]

Get them both but buy a Vortex knockoff from Amazon for half the price.

[Troutman]

[FireMan]

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[TripleB]

For me, I was not that impressed with the SnS. I ended up giving it to my brother. The Vortex on the other hand is a chicken roasting machine. It is one of my favorites pieces of auxiliary equipment. chicken pieces come out beautiful on it and you can turn it up-side-down and do beer can chicken or chicken on a throne. Really the only time I use my kettle is with the Vortex.

[Slieb845]

I think it's worth it to have both. I also use the SnS more often. But I use the vortex always with chicken wings, thighs, ect. I also use the vortex with the wider side up add coals and it makes a perfect charcoal "burner" for a CI or CS skillet