OT: Best grill under $500
I am in the market for a new gas grill and was hoping the board could provide some recs.
Only criteria: I will likely use it once a week or so in the summer, so would like to keep the price below $500. I don't really need bells and whistles, but I do want something sturdy that won't rust out within a couple seasons.
Will ask Tom Herman for advice on any subsequent grill purchases.
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Can buy at Lowes. At the same price point, it is better than the Weber IMO. For instance, in the $300-500 range, Weber will give you cast aluminum end caps on a steel enameled firebox. Broil King gives you a full Cast Aluminum firebox for $100 less.
Having a full aluminum firebox was really important to me, and the Broil King just seemed a better value. Webers are great quality, but not great value.
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I use a Weber and it has been great! I love to use charcoal, but some days I just don't have the time to invest, but when I do, I use charcoal.
For some of you enthusiasts out there, and it seems we have a quite a few on the board, you might also want ot add a Blackstone Griddle to your inventory. I bought one last year and they are great! Very versatile for making breakfast, stir fry, burgers, you name it! Its an outdoor griddle powered by propane and makes restaurant quality food. I find myself using this more and more over my grills.
Just for what its worth.
http://www.blackstoneproducts.com/
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Depends on what you would normally be smoking. There are plenty of inexpensive ones that aren't real big. I use a Kamado ($249 - $349) and two char broil big easy's 2n1 electrics ($229) that are very easy to work with. But if you want to go with a whole hog, neither of these would work for you.
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Love (lump) charcoal and love the ease of gas. So after years of dealing with gas grills that would rust through with a small weber kettle I called an audible.
A stok island gas grill with a cast iron grate and various options (seriously, Stok's are really versatile).
Combined with a Char Griller Kamado. Kamado cooking is tremendous and if you want a really good versatile smoker grill that will run lump, wood, etc. Happy with this purchase. This is a good one.
I got mine on sale for $249 two years ago so all in we're about $500 which was my budget as well.
The Kamado is great for smoking, pizzas, steaks, everything. The Stok is great in a pinch when I want to do brats or veggies. Best of both worlds.