Recommendations on a charcoal grill

[jord]

Hey all,

I know it may be a faux pas to ask about grills on a smoking forum

but I'm looking to purchase a new charcoal grill this year and figure there are likely many folks knowledgeable in this realm around here.

I currently own a small Weber charcoal grill but am looking for something larger. I saw a Broil-Mate model that I was interested in but haven't found any reviews of it. http://shopping.canoe.ca/shop/produc...d_5189345.html

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[jdt]

not sure if sams is in canada but they finally changed there big charcoal grill from a crankable charcoal tray to one with "shifter handles" on the front, its much nicer, the ones with the crank handle usually break and then your stuck with raising and lowering a nasty old charcoal pan by hand. I don't know if I'll spring for one this year or not.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/pr...Id=prod1250116

 

[lcruzen]

Stick with Weber. If you have a small Weber then you may have the 18" and the 22" is the most popular. They also make a 26" and the Ranch at 37".

 

[corn cob]

I agree with Icruzen...Stick with one of the Weber models.

 

[diesel fanatic]

Stay with Weber ... one large enough to smoke on, too.

 

[jirodriguez]

Look on craigslist for a used Weber. I got my 22 1/2" kettle for $25, and I have seen the bigger ones for $100.

 

[dick foster]

Yep like they said, for a grill do the Weber only bigger.

 

[bbally]

Another vote for weber. Just get the biggest weber you budget will allow.

 

[indyadmin1974]

Stick with Weber.

I have a 18.5" kettle and the Performer which is a fancified 22" kettle with a table and gas fired to light the charcoal.

Go with a known brand. The virtual weber bullet site has a forum for all sorts of other Weber grills too...lots of good info there.

 

[jord]

So do you guys think I should go with a Weber?

Maybe I'll look into a larger one. Mine's the 18" and it's just too small for my purposes.

Thanks!

 

[jirodriguez]

If you look around you can find those nice ones that have the propane lighter, and work table for about $150 used. And the work table comes in handy when you are using your smoker to.