Grills

[nataku]

I'd say you should go to a Barbeques Galore since you are looking to get rid of your old one as well. If you buy a grill and have it delivered you can usually talk them into taking your old one from you.

Webers are good and sturdy, but last I checked they were a bit overpriced. I would stick with stainless as well, it costs more but it is way less likely to fall apart.

 

[carlos840]

My cousin has this weber

http://www.weber.com/explore/grills/spirit-series/spirit-e-320

I have used it numerous time during this summer and have to say that although i am a charcoal guy it is a very nice grill!
You can't go wrong with a weber IMO

 

[MJ5150]

What do you grill the most? I've looked at some of the newer ones at Home Depot and such. They seem to have flimsy cheaper quality grilling surfaces. If you're grilling big steaks and large quantities, seems to me like you'll want to keep an eye on that and probably spring a few extra bucks for the better options.

I doubt there us much or any value in the metal of your old one. Maybe put it at the end of your driveway with a sign that says $10 on it? It will probably be gone by the morning. If you put "free" on it, it will probably sit out there for weeks.

-Mike

 

[Atoz]

I purchased an inexpensive gas grill I really like by Char-Broil. I paid $249 for it at an end of the year grill sale a few years ago. I had to assemble it but everything else like it was $400-$500. I spent 2 hours and a few beers putting it together one weekend.

This is identical to the one I bought maybe 4 summers ago, and it works just fine. My one minor complaint is that I sometimes wish the burners were a little more powerful, and I could maintain 450 degrees with only two of the four running.

 

[Indiana Mike]

I bought a Charbroil infra red grill last year. ...

Works pretty good and flare ups are almost non existent, great for grilling veggies and any cut of meat , I also bought the rotisserie and have done some chickens and roasts on it ...

My only complaint is you HAVE to keep the grates clean , the small holes in them , or it just doesn't work properly . Cleaning them isn't as easy as just brushing them off ,you have to remove them , separate parts , clean and reassmble . Not a big deal but at the same time kind of a PIA

 

[SJLee]

This is identical to the one I bought maybe 4 summers ago, and it works just fine. My one minor complaint is that I sometimes wish the burners were a little more powerful, and I could maintain 450 degrees with only two of the four running.

Wow, I always have all four set on low and I can never get it lower than about 400˚ on mine. Love the heavy duty non stick grill that breaks out in 3 panels and the extra side grill.

 

[xk49w]

There's something to be said for buying a cheap gasser. I bought an expensive Link Removed and so far I'm thinking that I don't get any better cook than I did from a $99 uneven heating Lowe's thing. So now I'm going to spend even more money and convert the MHP to a total infrared rather than the hybrid that I bought. For burgers and brats it's good but If I want real BBQ I use the WSM, or if the cook is small the mini-WSM. These things are great. Buy a Weber Smokey Joe, a tamale pot, a few odds and ends and you're in business.

 

[JehuJava]

I will tell you the trick to grilling more often with Charcoal, the charcoal chimney.

All you have to do is put the charcoal in and crumple two full sheets of newspaper in the bottom. These things are the best application of physics

They only take a few minutes to get the coals going and your food never has the chance of tasting like lighter fluid as none is used. I don't have a backyard at my apartment so I only wind up grilling once a week at my girlfriends, but as soon as I have a backyard I will definitely grill a couple times a week.

No crap. I just bought my first chimney and have no idea how people charcoal grill without them. Charcoal ready in 10-15 minutes. So hot!! No lighter fluid.

 

[BawanaRik]

I'm a charcol man. I used to have a gas grill and yes I loved the covenience. But the ritual with a charcol. And I like the taste. And Baked potatoes? Charcol.

 

[Funky Ghost]

I bought a Kenmore a number of years ago and am very happy with it.

Just buy a decent brand with a good heat rating and good grilles (thick) that wont rust or need replacing. I didn't find much difference between "heating plates" or "brickets" With either it does need to be cleaned which should be part of it's regular maintenance.

I also recommend buying an assembled one. The better ones can be easy, but still time consuming.

I have a kenmore as well with a side burner. I liked that the elements could be easily removed and cleaned as well as the lid being "substantial" and well made. I also appreciate the room underneath when I'm recharging the bottle. It goes in and out easily. The grates are nice as well.

 

[MJ5150]

We have a JennAir in our house in Washington State. Now that was most excellent, and something we really miss here in NH.

-Mike

 

[tink9975]

I have a small char-broil infra red for weeknight cooking and an old weber kettle for the serious grilling.
I wanted to get a weber gas grill but they have become stupid expensive. the base models start at around 400 and skyrocket from there.