I just joined tonight, so thought I would say howdy. Or in Texan that comes out "Heidi"! I live in the suburbs south of Houston.
I have been grilling (charcoal only) for about 23 years now, the first 10 of that on a $20 Wal Mart charcoal grill. Then I got a Chargriller Grilling Pro, and now for the last 5 years the Outlaw (no smoker box). I know the Chargriller doesn't get a lot of love, but I really had good luck with mine, even learned to smoke briskets and pork butts after I got the huge Outlaw..so I could lay the brisket down, and not have it reach the indirect fire. I came to realize that it leaked like a sieve and went through coals and wood like crazy but I pretty good about tweaking things and made some good food. Even a couple of turkeys. I personally like the adjustable fire grate for cooking steaks, chicken, fajitas, etc.
The downside was that I had to babysit the thing for any long cook, that I practically had to stay outside or go in and out a lot (thus as my wife notes tracking in a lot of dirt)..so I knew an upgrade was needed. After a ton of research I decided on a PBC and the Weber Performer. I just got the PBC last week and will get the Weber soon.
I cooked bone-in chicken breasts by hanging them on the PBC and after they were done grilled 8 steaks and some mushrooms. It was just amazing how was the setup was, and how great the food was! My gosh that chicken was the juiciest and tastiest we had ever had...my wife, who doesn't eat all that much..picked hers to the bone.
Looking forward to getting the Weber (I want the Performer for the attached table and other features) as well.
Anyway looking forward to talking with you folks.
I have been grilling (charcoal only) for about 23 years now, the first 10 of that on a $20 Wal Mart charcoal grill. Then I got a Chargriller Grilling Pro, and now for the last 5 years the Outlaw (no smoker box). I know the Chargriller doesn't get a lot of love, but I really had good luck with mine, even learned to smoke briskets and pork butts after I got the huge Outlaw..so I could lay the brisket down, and not have it reach the indirect fire. I came to realize that it leaked like a sieve and went through coals and wood like crazy but I pretty good about tweaking things and made some good food. Even a couple of turkeys. I personally like the adjustable fire grate for cooking steaks, chicken, fajitas, etc.
The downside was that I had to babysit the thing for any long cook, that I practically had to stay outside or go in and out a lot (thus as my wife notes tracking in a lot of dirt)..so I knew an upgrade was needed. After a ton of research I decided on a PBC and the Weber Performer. I just got the PBC last week and will get the Weber soon.
I cooked bone-in chicken breasts by hanging them on the PBC and after they were done grilled 8 steaks and some mushrooms. It was just amazing how was the setup was, and how great the food was! My gosh that chicken was the juiciest and tastiest we had ever had...my wife, who doesn't eat all that much..picked hers to the bone.
Looking forward to getting the Weber (I want the Performer for the attached table and other features) as well.
Anyway looking forward to talking with you folks.
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