Hi y'all!
As I have finally started to figure this whole fire thing out, my skills are getting better, and I think I'm ready to graduate from my Weber Kettle. So I come to you, most venerable Pit Club members, hat in hand with a question. I'm trying to find the most loved variable tray height grill/smoker...something like the Cajun Grills Preaux (said like "Pro"?). Here are my primary interests:
I know that outdoor cooking with wood/charcoal fire is something that will require more attention than setting up a gasser and walking away, but there's got to be something out there that can maintain a specific temperature for a reasonable amount of time?
I do like the looks of the Cajun Grills Preaux, but I don't like that it's got teeny tiny little coal baskets that, when raised all the way up, don't cover the entire grill area. Now will I ever need to sear every single inch of the grill space? Probably not, but darnit, if I need to, I want to be able to do it! Besides, the bigger the coal box, the more flexible the grill is with multiple heat zones. There was a model somewhere in the grill reviews that used a hand crank to raise and lower the grill grate. Does anyone remember which that is? Does anyone have any experience of average temps at the grate vs height of the tray? I know this probably varies tremendously from grill to grill, when taking damper settings into account, and overall grill design and internal area, etc. I'd like to know maybe the minimum temp you've been able to consistently able to achieve and the maximum temp you've been able to consistently achieve.
I'm looking forward to researching the brands and models you guys come up with!! I have a tremendous respect for the wealth of experience and knowledge this Pit Club has! You guys are awesome!
As I have finally started to figure this whole fire thing out, my skills are getting better, and I think I'm ready to graduate from my Weber Kettle. So I come to you, most venerable Pit Club members, hat in hand with a question. I'm trying to find the most loved variable tray height grill/smoker...something like the Cajun Grills Preaux (said like "Pro"?). Here are my primary interests:
- Unit build quality and longevity
- Flexible and reliable air intake dampers
- Flexible and reliable exhaust dampers
- Variable charcoal tray height
- Charcoal tray(s) that are wide enough to cover the entire grill area
- Rotisserie compatible
- At least one additional rack above primary grate
- Stainless Steel grill grate ( just not cast iron)
I know that outdoor cooking with wood/charcoal fire is something that will require more attention than setting up a gasser and walking away, but there's got to be something out there that can maintain a specific temperature for a reasonable amount of time?
I do like the looks of the Cajun Grills Preaux, but I don't like that it's got teeny tiny little coal baskets that, when raised all the way up, don't cover the entire grill area. Now will I ever need to sear every single inch of the grill space? Probably not, but darnit, if I need to, I want to be able to do it! Besides, the bigger the coal box, the more flexible the grill is with multiple heat zones. There was a model somewhere in the grill reviews that used a hand crank to raise and lower the grill grate. Does anyone remember which that is? Does anyone have any experience of average temps at the grate vs height of the tray? I know this probably varies tremendously from grill to grill, when taking damper settings into account, and overall grill design and internal area, etc. I'd like to know maybe the minimum temp you've been able to consistently able to achieve and the maximum temp you've been able to consistently achieve.
I'm looking forward to researching the brands and models you guys come up with!! I have a tremendous respect for the wealth of experience and knowledge this Pit Club has! You guys are awesome!
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