This Place Is Dangerous

[Willy]

Now I'm considering buying a Hasty Bake... I already have a BGE, Weber gasser, and a Weber 26 inch kettle. Talk me out of it (fat chance y'all would do that--LOL) or give me advice on model. Er, thanks.

[ecowper]

Okay, this might sound crazy, but given that you are in the Southwest, you could do a really nice Santa Maria grill :-)

[Willy]

That's the idea. ;<).

[CaptainMike]

LSG, LSG, LSG, LSG.......

[RonB]

I think they make one that fits on the Hasty Bake.

[Duanessmokedmeats]

Get the HB Legacy with Corton Steel you will love it!

[Sid P]

I’ll try and talk you into something that’s much cheaper. Do you have a meat press so you can make your own bologna?

[Willy]

Thanks, but that's not in the cards. :<)

[Willy]

So, the Hasty Bake idea started while watching Dean Fearing's BBQ Stars video, never mind that he violates Meathead 's advice (soaking wood chips, salting just before grilling...), then I remembered that Meathead really liked the HB, and then it really caught fire whilst I was looking through Santa Maria stuff. I fear I'm hooked now.

[Jessterr]

Yeah, I think you’ve gone too far down the rabbit hole at this point Willy, probably no hope of climbing out. Enjoy the HB and send pics! 🍺

But hold off a few days until you win the First Prize and get one for free. Oh wait… that would be me. 🤪

[ecowper]

Don't get me wrong ... I LOVE my hasty bake and I can't believe I even suggested anything else, LOL

[LA Pork Butt]

Talking someone out of MCS puts you on probation in the Pit! LOL

[dpearce]

I want one as well. That'll be my 7th outdoor cooking appliance. Well, if I include the tiny weber, tiny barrel grill, the turkey fryer, and the over-the-fire tripod.

[Oak Smoke]

You’re not getting younger! Get it now! You could be using it by the weekend! We’ll wait while you order it……. Now as soon as it arrives send pictures.

[sclawrence2013]

HA HA HA HA.....That "talk me out of it" never works around here.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

sometimes it does... we talk people out of the cheaper option and get 'em in even more trouble with the other half with a more expensive one.

[yakima]

Against all standard protocols here, I share a Hasty Bake work around. This past fall I discovered that there are HB clones, perhaps house brands. Adjustable charcoal grate via crank, a door to add fuel, a drawer to catch ash. Locally, have seen at least 3, range from $80-150. I picked up one as new, perhaps unused, for $125. On local Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace.
My impression is that the sellers do not realize what they have. I have no experience with HB, so cannot speak to build quality, but the unit that moved in here seems pretty solid.

[yakima]

Yesterday, Facebook Marketplace Yakima. KitchenAid HB clone listed. Clean, $200. Looks like 3 charcoal grate levels.
If I knew how to post a link, I would.

[yakima]

Nexgrill apparently made the grill for Kitchen Aid, in China. Home Depot carries the Nexgrill model, at only $150. Will check it out sometime; must be very cheap construction.

[barelfly]

So is it in the backyard fired up yet!

[Willy]

LOL!

[mrichie1229]

What niche in your cooking arsenal will the Hasty Bake fill, since you have a BGE and 26" Weber?

[Willy]

The ability to quickly lower the charcoal--like a Santa Maria grill.

Good question though.

[TripleB]

That’s all the grills/smokers you have? Buy it and you still have room for a few more.

[Huskee]

The answer is always yes. Even if it doesn't make sense. Yes.

[Purc]

Go get it. A good friend once said that she never saw a hearse pulling a U Haul !

[Ace]

What a great quote... 😎

[Willy]

Love it!