I need help with a new grill

[Buckwheat]

I'm looking for opinions on charcoal grills. I'm looking at he following. http://www.thegrillstoreandmore.com/capital-charcoal-grills.asp
Any opinions or suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks

Julian

 

[Mali]

Holy crap.. $800+ for a charcoal grill?? opeyes: What happened to the old Weber?

I mean.. how much difference can the outside of the grill make, as long as your food is directly over the hot coals?



I mean, they look nice...but still...

 

[allanf]

.....Right?

 

[MadAl]

I thought it was just me.

 

[allanf]

But it is you.... :waving:

 

[Buckwheat]

I'm also looking at the Weber Performer. ~$300

 

[allanf]

Do you think charcoal tastes better than gas? It sure is more hassle.

 

[sunivy]

Nothing like the smell of charcoal heating up - but just takes too darn long

 

[allanf]

only half hour or so....just not immediate gratifcation..also it's a PITA to clean, buy, dirt, etc...

 

[Black Dog]

I gotta learn to read closer. I thought you said you needed help with a new GIRL! I jumped in here to sign up!

 

[Richsmoke19]

I gotta learn to read closer. I thought you said you needed help with a new GIRL! I jumped in here to sign up!

I did the same thing! :hysterica

 

[Wasch_24]

I feel charcoal tastes so much better than gas and clean up is easier to me...just wait for it to cool and dump.

Although, I used strictly gas when I was in an apartment.

 

[sacaver]

I love charcoal, but to be honest, you just can't beat the ease of gas. I've got a Kenmore that I love using. During the summer, the wife and I will use the grill every night. Keeps the heat out of the house and gives us a chance to hang outside and enjoy the evening.

 

[Wasch_24]

Totally agree. Up until recently, I had both a gas and Weber kettle. Now I just have the gas. Need to pick up another kettle...LOVE that thing.

Yep, Weber kettle all the way...and to those that say charcoal os too slow...how else are you able to enjoy a smoke while cooking?

 

[cf2112]

I've got the barrell type with the smaller (smoker) barrell on the side. $99 at Lowe's, best grill I ever had. Get the Charcoal Chimeny (sp) 2 sheets of news paper and you're good to go.

Gas Sucks :wink: you don't want this to happen :timebomb:

 

[Buckwheat]

My consumer reports magazine rates the Sears Kenmore grills as the best...I can get you model number (and/or other brands/models that rate high) if you like Julian

Hey Mark,

See what they say about the Weber Performer. It is a gas starting charcoal grill. From what I've read people like last years model better than the current (2005) model. I'm leaning twords this grill. They say that it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to have your charcoal ready with the gas. Thanks

Julian

 

[Wasch_24]

Hey, that's a novel idea. I bet the charcoal is ready a whole lot quicker. It's pretty slick looking to...may have to consider that when after I build my deck this spring.

 

[Buckwheat]

Thanks Mark. Wasch, If I win this one on ebay I'll let let you know how it turns out.

 

[MadAl]

Charcoal for me, have a little chimney thing, only takes 15 or 20 minutes to get the charcoal ready. Gas wouldn't give me enough time to enjoy a smoke.