Smoker / Grill v. Grill & Smoker

[jumbo7676]

A Weber Kettle with a Slow n Sear would be another good option, though I don't think you'd have the slow n sear in time for this weekend. You could always grill on the kettle now and add that later for smoking. I would say the time adjusting temps and isn't much and refueling would probably be limited to once for really long cooks, but it still takes a bit more than dialing in a number on a pellet grill.

I have this setup as well as a pellet grill and am happy with both. If you like a stronger smoke flavor, I'd lean towards the kettle so you can use charcoal with wood chunks. Cooking pellets burn so cleanly that they produce a milder smoke profile. And when it comes to grilling, the kettle definitely wins. You can't get a great sear on a pellet grill. But the pellet grill is as close to "set it and forget it" as I think you'll find.

The new Masterbuilt Gravity Series might be a great compromise between the two, but it is new and I have no experience with it or know how readily available it is to grab for the weekend. https://www.masterbuilt.com/products...l-grill-smoker

[mcook2201]

Greetings from North Carolina, I will second the pellet grill for what you are seeking.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ... and be sure to check out these guys: https://grillagrills.com/

[Donw]

A pellet will do the trick and give you more time with your children as it is close to set and forget. However a kettle with an SnS, or something like a PK 360 will also work. Once you get the hang of either of the last two you can maintain pretty steady temperatures also, but there will be a learning curve getting your vents and fuel right. I have a pellet and use it often. There are other options but just trying to keep it in your 3 figure range.

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois! Yes a pellet grill would fit what you are asking for.

[Rick Triviski]

I am a relative newbit to smoking.

I have had a charcoal and electric vertical, off-brand smoker and Weber grill.

I am recently divorced, left all behind and have my baby girls this weekend. It's been 3 years, but with the virus, I thought it would be fun to smoke / grill something for a meal(s).

I am certainly not rich, but am very interested in a unit that can do both with these factors:

1. I'm looking to stay in 3 figures
2. I want to make some quick burgers / dogs
3. But want to long-smoke a brisket or ribs
4. Please don't brow beat me, but also don't want to spend a lot of time working with temp adjustments, re-fueling, etc.

I've heard great things, but don't understand if Treaeger is the solution to the above?

This is insane with regards to timing, but I have my girls this weekend and any assistance would be super appreciated.

BTW - the pork rub recipe on this site is the absolute bomb.

This is the first time I've posted anything, so I guess I have to figure that out. If I do, I will respond.

Thanks in advance to you all. And sorry for being an idiot here.

Be safe. Be healthy.

Rick