To do, or not to do...that is the question.

[Torc]

So, the wifey and I went to Costco a few days ago and I happened across the Masterbuilt Smoke Hollow Charcoal Grill for $199.

Of course, my wifey gave me that look when I pointed it out.

But it got me thinking because I have drooled over the Hasty Bake grill since I saw it on Kent Rollins videos, but when I looked up the price...

This grill fills a number of things I like the hasty bake for.

Adjustable coal rack
Easy access to refuel or add smoking Wood.
Ability to do true two-zone indirect heat

I joked that I could sell my Kamado and get that. The more I think about that joke, the more I wonder if that might not be such a bad idea.

The major issues I have with the Kamado is

Inability to access coals if
A. Using the indirect heat stone
B. If the meat covers the center cutout.

The round grate can limit the amount of food as well as making it somewhat difficult to flip food due to either grate orientation or the food is in the back, thus roasting my arm.

The ceramic diffuser can get pretty darned hot on its own thus reducing the indirectness of the heat.

Thoughts?

 

[mike243]

I used 1 made like that for years as a smoker and a grill, rusted out and still miss it lol, adding charcoal and wood chunks was easy , I had a little fire place shovel and it was just right for placing charcoal and wood into the front

 

[PPG1]

I really like it as an addition. However I would personally hold on to the kamado for a bit just to make sure it is what you think it will be!!

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like a pretty solid grill for that price!
Al

 

[Chasdev]

If I did not already have three sizes of Weber grills., I would buy one in a second.
BTW, I agree with you on the Kamado, way over rated and over hyped by Kamado heads.
Mine sits under it's fancy cover and grows cobwebs on the rollers.

 

[ravenclan]

My buddy HAD a Komado for about a year. The same problems you said and it was to much of a hassle to do long cooks so after it sat for a year he sold it and went to a masterbuilt like that. He now does most of his coking on it, And like me, Here in Oklahoma, We both cook and smoke year around.

 

[civilsmoker]

Looks like a pretty solid grill for that price!
Al

This!

 

[zwiller]

Looks like a good deal but not for me. I want set and forget. MES + AMNPS. Insulated cabinet and works great in winter too.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

For $200 I don't think you could go wrong! Looks like it would be fun to cook on.