I'm looking for a new grill and a google search led me here. After looking over the site I liked what I saw. So much so, I joined the site. My only grilling experience is the usual burgers, dogs, steak and an occasional piece of fish. I'd like to try smoking meats and fish. I'm kind of limited on budget and would like to stick with a gas grill. Apolgies to the pros. I'll be looking over the reviews with great interest. Thanks for assembling this fountain of knowledge.
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Welcome to The Pit RoadRage! Glad to have you here. If you'd like to grill and smoke, have you considered a 22" Weber charcoal kettle? With the Slow 'N Sear accessory, you can smoke ribs briskets, pork butts, chicken, etc, and yet still do high heat grilling for steaks and such all on one device, for about ~$250 total. If you're opposed to charcoal then this wouldn't be for you but in case you're willing to go that route I think you'd be quite happy with the versatility.
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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
Cookers:
SnS Kettle with SnS Deluxe, SS & Cast iron pans, elevated grate.
Grilla OG with upper shelf and pizza stone.
Weber Genesis SA-E-330 LP INDIGO with SS Grates, Weber Crafted frame kit, baking stone, griddle (2/3), all from Ace Hardware.
Everything Else:
SnS #3 I was their first customer.
Sous Vide equipment.
Instant read and leave-in thermometers.
Grill Grates.
Kingsford Blue Bag, Weber lighter cubes, Weber charcoal chimneys.
BBQr's Delight Hickory & Apple flavor pellets, propane torch, 12" smoke tube.
Grilla apple & hickory pellets, Royal Oak charcoal pellets.
Rubs with salt: Meat Church, Meathead's.
Rubs without salt: SnS Grills Rocky's Rub and Not Just for Beef.
Rubs home-mixed: None at this time.
Spices: Lots of 'em.
@RoadRade Welcome to the Pit! I think you will be happier with charcoal if you want to smoke plus it will cost less. A 22" Weber and a SlowNSear will set you back $100-180. You won't get much of a gas grill for that price. If you can go $230 You will be happier,with the 22" Weber with the ash emptying cup.
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> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker with Alpha/Connect
> Grilla Grills Pellet Pizza Oven
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative (I'll never see it again))
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
> 3 Thermoworks Chef Alarms
> Thermoworks Thermapen One
> Thermoworks Thermapen Classic
> Thermoworks Thermopop
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
> WÜSTHOF, Dalstrong, and Buck knives
> Paprika App on Mac and iOS
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Welcome to the pit. I am sure that with the reviews that you find here you will be able to make a choice that will fit both your budget and needs. Enjoy the Wikipedia of BBQ.
Thanks for all the replies. You've given me something to think about. I'm considering the Weber and possibly a smaller less expensive gas grill for quick hd's and burgers. The Slow 'N Sear Huskee mentioned peeked my interest in charcoal. Looks like quite a device.
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