Hello from The Villages of Florida

[Ebizzness]

Joined to become more educated about barbecuing as I need to take over this function from my husband who thinks a burned piece of meat or overcooked piece is the way to go. Lol. I do all our cooking, but let him take over the barbecue. Now that we've moved to FL and sold the old barbecue, I'm on the hunt for a new one and want to learn how to utilize it the best I can. I've read and re-read the forum on the barbecues and am confused; Weber is rated high (I'd like to stay in about $6-700 range), yet recommendations are for stainless grates. A friend recommended Broil King Baron, but then I notice problems with the grates. My main goal is to barbecue meats, chickens, fish, and even do some rotisserie if I can. Would like some suggestions from members. I'm not into smoking, yet, so want to stick with traditional barbecue at this time. Thanks and look forward to expanding my brain and not my waistline!! Appreciate any advice.

[Henrik]

Welcome to the pit Ebizzness! This is a great place to hang out, and I'm sure other members will chip in! The Weber kettle gives you good 'bang for the buck', and paired with the Slow 'N Sear it really delivers. I have that setup, many other members too, and they can vouch for it. I have the 'standard' stainless grill grates, and they work just fine.

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[DWCowles]

Welcome Ebizzness

[kmhfive]

Welcome to fun and learning! Even if you don't want to "smoke" meats initially, you will want to learn the 2-zone cooking techniques. The Weber kettle, as Henrik mentioned, is what I use. That takes charcoal and does require some getting used to to get the temperatures whee you want. The PK grills are also easy to set up for 2-zone cooking, but are also charcoal. I don't use gas grills right now, but there are others who can give you ideas in that regard.

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to fun in the Pit!

[Spinaker]

Welcome to The Pit!! We are happy to have you here!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit. How many people will you be cooking for. It's just the two of you, the 22.5" Weber Kettle with the Slow N Sear should suit your needs. The SnS will allow you to do reverse sear, and that's the best way to make killer steaks as well as other tasty things. If you like to entertain, then maybe the 26" kettle and SnS would be better.
Don't forget that you need a good digital thermometer, and a good leave in thermometer in order to enjoy consistent success.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome to the Pit! Have a look at the Pit Barrel Cooker. In conjunction with a Weber kettle with SnS, you'd have an unbeatable combo in your price range.

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to th' Pit!
I think yer gonna like it, here!

[EdF]

Your instincts are good. The folks here will certainly help you hone them!

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[FireMan]

Ditto with MBMorgan. Try the Weber kettle & Slow N Sear, along with a PBC &'you will be set for cooking everything you mentioned & more with the next step of smoking thrown in. Welcome aboard, eat good & have fun. Wow, is your hub in for a surprise.

[Ebizzness]

Thank you everyone! Appreciate all the suggestions.

[jgreen]

Welcome from Winnipeg. As per the posts above, charcoal is lots of fun but does take a bit more time. A gasser is quick and still good to learn on. Weber, Broil King and several others are great. Have fun.