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Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:26 pm
by A_B
Brontoburglar wrote: Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:01 pm
mister d wrote: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:26 pm Between kid stuff and family visits and rain every goddamn weekend, this past summer was not great for smoking but I’m on my third weekend in the last month or so and it’s awesome. So far done whole chickens, wings, brisket and now wings again. Just sitting by a fire is really nice. Also makes me want a regular charcoal grill.
you can probably score a weber at a big box store for ~$100 this weekend
I love charcoal but at this point someone paying me 100 is only way I’d get one. Im just trying to get dinner on table man

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:47 pm
by mister d
I’ve learned I really like starting fires.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:38 am
by Johnnie
The gf wants to get me a grill. She wanted it to be a surprise, but she was worried she would've got me something that wasn't right or good enough.

I'm good at grilling, but have no idea what kind and type I should get. I've used your basic charcoal and I had a hand me down gas one previously.

All the ones these days look like spaceships. And I kinda want a smoker too so I can do brisket and ribs.

What do you guys think?

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 12:03 pm
by sancarlos
Johnnie wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:38 am The gf wants to get me a grill. She wanted it to be a surprise, but she was worried she would've got me something that wasn't right or good enough.

I'm good at grilling, but have no idea what kind and type I should get. I've used your basic charcoal and I had a hand me down gas one previously.

All the ones these days look like spaceships. And I kinda want a smoker too so I can do brisket and ribs.

What do you guys think?
First thing is to set a budget. Then decide what matters more - the flavor from charcoal, or the ease of use from gas.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:14 pm
by mister d
If it’s gas, get a Weber. If it’s charcoal, it matters less, but also get a Weber.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:21 pm
by A_B
I’m going to get a grill this week and plan on a gas Weber.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:24 pm
by sancarlos
Yeah, I’ve learned the hard way that if you need replacement parts, the hardware stores only have two options: Weber or nothing.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:59 pm
by mister d
Webers have really gone up in price over the last 5 years, huh? (Still totally worth it assuming the lifespan hasn’t decreased.)

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:50 pm
by govmentchedda
I REALLY like my knock off Green egg. Found it on Amazon for bless than $300.

Chargriller Akorn Kamado

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:55 pm
by A_B
mister d wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:59 pm Webers have really gone up in price over the last 5 years, huh? (Still totally worth it assuming the lifespan hasn’t decreased.)
I’m downsizing. I had a four burner but we used to hold a lot of cookouts at our last house. Now it’s mostly cooking for 3 people so mi may do a two burner.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:11 pm
by govmentchedda
What I really like about my egg fake is that you close off the air, and the fire goes out, and your charcoal stays good.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 1:32 am
by Rush2112
I have a big 4 burner gas grill and then a little rd-d2 looking smoker that can also charcoal a couple of steaks on. The smoker was maybe 100$ I think. Nothing fantastic, but it serves its purpose.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:50 am
by Johnnie
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:24 am
by BSF21
Weber fireball with a chimney starter. If you’re doing anything hot enough to sear it’ll take the same amount of time to heat up an starter full of charcoal as it will to get it anywhere close to that hot with a gas grill.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:37 am
by A_B
I used my new grill for first time last night. I didn't realize how bad my old grill was, honestly. I knew it had some cold spots, but dang it was a whole new world. (Weber Spirit 2 burner - I downsized like I said i would)

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:03 pm
by DaveInSeattle
So....I have a char-broil 5 burner grill. And the other night I went out to make dinner and it was like there was no propane left in the tank. Very very low flames. I switched out the tank for a new one, and the same thing. I tried just going with one burner on, and there was more flame, but as soon as I switched on more burners, the flames just got lower and lower.

So....any advice? I saw something online about maybe the regulator is stuck, but not sure what to do about that.

(Ended up breaking out my weber charcoal grill. It works, but I do like the convenience of just flipping on the switch and having the grill ready to go a few minutes later)

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:06 pm
by mister d
Is the new tank also empty?

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:56 pm
by DaveInSeattle
mister d wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:06 pm Is the new tank also empty?
Nope...

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:06 am
by sancarlos
I think you need a new Regulator. Easy to install and only around 10 bucks at your hardware store. Google propane grill regulator to see what it is and how to install.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:24 am
by govmentchedda
Mount up, DiS!

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:37 am
by rass
govmentchedda wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:24 am Mount up, DiS!
If he has wings, he can fry.

Just in case the repairs take a while.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:45 am
by govmentchedda
rass wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:37 am
govmentchedda wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:24 am Mount up, DiS!
If he has wings, he can fry.

Just in case the repairs take a while.
Now Dave got the meats, and that's a known fact.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:12 am
by BSF21
govmentchedda wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:45 am
rass wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:37 am
govmentchedda wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:24 am Mount up, DiS!
If he has wings, he can fry.

Just in case the repairs take a while.
Now Dave got the meats, and that's a known fact.
Back up back up turn it on. D-A-V-E and me, jus grillin all tha meats.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:12 am
by BSF21
rass wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:37 am
govmentchedda wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:24 am Mount up, DiS!
If he has wings, he can fry.

Just in case the repairs take a while.
Also this is lowkey joke of the century material. Does TT need an opener?

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:19 am
by rass
It should have been “could” not “can”, but cheds was swamping early too and responded before I could fix it.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:38 am
by govmentchedda
I'm with BSF. That was gold.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:04 pm
by mister d
I say that's gold, that's gold, that's G-L-O-D.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:38 pm
by wlu_lax6
mister d wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:04 pm I say that's gold, that's gold, that's G-L-O-D.
I think that is my line

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:51 pm
by A_B
Grilled a sweet flank steak with an awesome marinade recipe. So so so good.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 10:10 pm
by Johnnie
My girlfriend bought me a Traeger for my birthday. I made 3 racks of baby back ribs and some honey chipotle pork belly.

It all came out so good. This purchase was clutch.

Re: GRILLZ!

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:49 pm
by phxgators
I bought a Traeger earlier this year and it has given me nothing but trouble. Replaced all the electronics in it because it wouldn't get hot enough (only to about 350). Finally replacing the control board got it to work. But Thursday, went out to get it started for the turkey and the auger wouldn't turn. When it worked, it was great. But it's completely unreliable. Luckily Costco is amazing and will take it as a return.

I'm probably going to order a REC TEC tonight to get their holiday bundle. I've read nothing but good things about them and they even have a 6 yr warranty. Some good features that will be a good upgrade from the Traeger too.