Looking for a new Smoker/Grill

wolfpack smoker

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• Jul 17, 2017

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I am looking for a good all in one grill.  I had a Brinkmans charcoal grill that I used for smoking and it worked great.  This weekend the bottom rotted through so I think this is the last year I can use it.

I looked at the grills in retail stores and they seem very cheaply build.  I had a gas grill that only last 3 years.

I like the MeadowCreek PR36, but with all in it will cost me $1,400.  Looking for something durable at a better cost.

Ideas?

 

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lamar

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• Jul 17, 2017

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sounds like a Weber Kettle 22.5" is what you are looking for. It is not uncommon for them to last 20+ years. I got mine off Craig's List for a song. It is in it's 11 season and shows no sign of wear or rust. There is not much you can't do with it. I added a rotisserie ring to it and love it. Don't hardly ever fire up the GOSM gasser any more. The kettle will do it all.

Good luck

Lamar

 

smokebuzz

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Agreed, Weber is the answer , but get it from an actual Weber dealer, NOT the big box stores. In our area, Ace and TrueValue are the dealers. 

 

phatbac

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• Jul 17, 2017

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smokebuzz said:

Agreed, Weber is the answer , but get it from an actual Weber dealer, NOT the big box stores. In our area, Ace and TrueValue are the dealers. 

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I agree Weber kettle is a good way to go, but I don't understand why get from Ace or TruValue? I bought mine from Walmart already assembled for $90. It still grills and smokes great. I get my accessories from Amazon. I recommend the charcoal baskets so you can do two zone cooking and if you want to get really fancy try the rotesserie attachment. Just some ideas.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

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phatbac said:

I agree Weber kettle is a good way to go, but I don't understand why get from Ace or TruValue? I bought mine from Walmart already assembled for $90. It still grills and smokes great. I get my accessories from Amazon. I recommend the charcoal baskets so you can do two zone cooking and if you want to get really fancy try the rotesserie attachment. Just some ideas.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

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When i bought my gas grill.....I know.... there was a huge difference between the 1 from Lowes, and the 1 i got from TrueValue. and of course the Hardware guy pointed it out. He also told us what to look for on the kettles, there was a difference , and 2 different model #'s for the same grill. 

 

wolfpack smoker

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I will admit, I never thought of a kettle grill.  Cooking real estate is my biggest concern.  I can currently do 6-8 racks of ribs(I used patio block to add a second tier).  

I do family(4-6) and hangouts (10-15) during the summer.  

 

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On the 22.5" kettle, you'll have to use rib racks to load it with that many racks, but should be fine.

 

wolfpack smoker

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• Jul 24, 2017

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Just wanted to say thanks for all the input.  After looking for 2 weeks, I chose the MeadowCreek PR36.

I can't wait to start smoking....

I went to Smokin-Dudes BBQ who are a dealer.  They talked me out of a few bells-and whistles I was thinking about like a pull out charcoal tray.  

So that kept my cost down.

 

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wimpy69

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• Jul 24, 2017

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Wolfpack Smoker said:

Just wanted to say thanks for all the input.  After looking for 2 weeks, I chose the MeadowCreek PR36.
I can't wait to start smoking....
I went to Smokin-Dudes BBQ who are a dealer.  They talked me out of a few bells-and whistles I was thinking about like a pull out charcoal tray.  
So that kept my cost down.

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There a good group of guys over at SnD's. When they had a small q joint in croydon decades ago I was a regular, my buddy tended their pits for a while. They really rolled their business into something special. Good luck with the new rig.

 

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• Jul 24, 2017

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Assassin Grill  or a Weber 26 inch kettle.