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110%er [6238]
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In market for new grill...
Apr 5, 2019, 12:34 PM
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Big green Egg? Worth it or just hype? Traeger? Old school Weber charcoal? Some other cooking system?
Or just go simple and get propane?
I am trusting the lounge on this one, don't steer me wrong
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They are considered UDP around here. But...
Apr 5, 2019, 12:39 PM
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I’ve had a couple Weber Charcoal grills in my lifetime that served me very well. But they are really only useful for charcoal grilling. I had to use a separate smoke box for smoking and also had a Weber Gas grill. You could technically cook low and slow on a Weber kettle grill, but it’s not ideal. It’s a good charcoal grill but somewhat one dimensional. That’s all I got for now.
Buuurp!
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Oculus Spirit [97704]
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I'm in abt 15 years in on a stainless Ducane.
Apr 5, 2019, 12:48 PM
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Love it, mostly. Replaced darned near every part on it at one time or another. Only thing I don't like is that it has five burners. I'd prefer four because even at the lowest setting, it will stay at 300 degrees+ with the lid down. Makes low-n-slow (BBQ chicken for example) cooking difficult. I can turn off several burners and cook indirect, but it's tricky to get even cooking that way. I'd rather have lower flames/less burners/whatever with more even heat.
Next gas grill will have to be one that on low will stay at 225-250 minimum. I only need a max of 450 too. I can crank my Ducane up to 500-600+ on high with the lid down. Totally overkill.
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All-In [47768]
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How are you getting parts? They went under a good while ago.***
Apr 5, 2019, 1:09 PM
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CU Medallion [54758]
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did they? FARK
Apr 5, 2019, 1:11 PM
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new house has juan out back....need's a good cleanin' and some moderate replacin'....guess I'll go read Tiggity®'s poast to see about parts...
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Oculus Spirit [97704]
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Find the model number and google away.***
Apr 5, 2019, 1:15 PM
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Oculus Spirit [97704]
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CU Medallion [54758]
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ok, so where'd you get parts?
Apr 5, 2019, 1:13 PM
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I think I can salvage my SS Grates, but need new diffusers* & knobs....maybe even a front panel
* I'm sure I can just find some that fit
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Oculus Spirit [97704]
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Only expensive part I replaced was the grate.
Apr 5, 2019, 1:23 PM
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Rest of the stuff is relatively cheap. Like $30 or less.
Pro tip - Forgive if german but...
If you have an all stainless grill like this, you're better off NOT putting a cover over it. The cover can cause condensation and moisture inside to actually be worse than if it doesn't have one. I was incredulous when a guy told me this, but it's been 4-5 years now and I haven't replaced the burners or anything on it. Seems to have reduced the rusting of the burners/grate/thermal covers, etc. which I replaced more frequently than anything else. All the non-stainless stuff inside seems to last longer.
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All-TigerNet [13764]
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This is my experience as well. Especially on the coast.
Apr 5, 2019, 1:44 PM
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My grill is on a covered porch though. The stainless propane grill i got for my wedding lasted 10 years with no parts replacements until i decided i wanted a pellet grill. I gave the stainless to a buddy. I told him not to cover it. He did. It rotted away in about 2 years after that.
Cleaning your grill is probably the #1 life extender. Especially for burners/heat deflectors.
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Oculus Spirit [97704]
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I only clean the grate, with a wire brush.
Apr 5, 2019, 2:03 PM
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If I cook with BBQ sauce or something I will crank up the heat and burn it off then brush the grate down with a wire brush.
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All-TigerNet [13764]
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I don't do it like i should either because it's messy AF
Apr 5, 2019, 2:30 PM
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But it does help.
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Oculus Spirit [97704]
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I don't do it that high.
Apr 5, 2019, 1:27 PM
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Start on abt 450 and sear each side in a mesh pattern. Flames usually come up at 450 anyway which probably bumps it up to steakhouse level. Anyway, after searing like 1 minute each side x 2, I keep lid up, let it cool to about 350 as I let it finish.
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All-In [49031]
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I think it's one of the best pure charcoal grills
Apr 5, 2019, 12:55 PM
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you can set up two zone cooking pretty easy on it and it directs heat pretty well. But you're right, other types of grilling require some rigging.
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All-In [46816]
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Charcoal.
Apr 5, 2019, 12:39 PM
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don't matter what or how big.
Charcoal
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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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What are your goals with this grill?
Apr 5, 2019, 12:54 PM
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Need different equipment for steaks vs. bbq and ribs.
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All-In [38154]
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He can only afford sirloin and chicken thighs
Apr 5, 2019, 12:56 PM
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so, you know, like poor man's grilling.
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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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Oculus Spirit [81049]
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the rpices of those things have gone down.
Apr 5, 2019, 1:25 PM
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I remember I bought one in college and it was ~$19.00
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110%er [6238]
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Of course I'd like it all...
Apr 5, 2019, 1:22 PM
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Sure would be cool to cook chicken quickly one night and slow cook some ribs the next.
I'm thinking of a BGE, with a little Weber q grill as backup that can also serve as a tailgate grill
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Lot o points [163012]
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You need to look at the pit barrel cooker. Love mine
Apr 5, 2019, 3:17 PM
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for ribs, wings, chicken and butts.
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Re: I have a 20 yr old one of these and its still kickin'
Apr 6, 2019, 11:37 PM
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Yeah but how often do you actually cook on the grill each week? I live In Texas. I use my grill 4 to 5 times a week. Even in the winter (if you call it that). Doubt it would last 20 years.
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All-TigerNet [11180]
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BGE or GTFO!
Apr 5, 2019, 2:39 PM
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Nah, sirriusly though, I've had a BGE for the past 9 yrs, best/last grill I will ever own. Completely changed how we cook at our house. Doesn't take much time to get coals to 500+ and if you like smoking, it'll hold at 225 for over 24 hrs.
If you do get a BGE, don't buy all the BGE licensed add-ons
https://ceramicgrillstore.com
They have better stuff at a fraction of the cost. Really, any kamado style grill will do the job, ain't gotta be a BGE. Happy grillin' and Go Tigers!
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this
Apr 5, 2019, 3:24 PM
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wanna make a pizza?
wanna smoke some ribs?
wanna grill some burgers?
wanna bake bread?
wanna roast a turkey?
you don't have to go crazy with the accessories either.
splurge on some good charcoal, FOGO is my go to.
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Lot o points [163012]
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Want a charcoal grill that will last forever?
Apr 7, 2019, 6:46 AM
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PK is the one. And yes, this is your daddy's grill. (or granddaddy.)
https://www.pkgrills.com/
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