re: In the market for a grill/smoker

I have a Weber kettle grill and a vertical pellet smoker. Sometimes I want to lounge around the smoker and cook or want flames to red meat, so I use the Weber. Sometimes I have stuff to do it need to cook larger amounts, so I use the pellet smoker. I can't imagine not having both.

put 19 burgers on the 37 inch Weber Ranch grill .it was about half full.

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I’m seeing a lot of reviews saying the Oklahoma joe rusts quickly and easily.

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I’ve never cooked on one but in my experience, rust comes when you don’t use it enough and don’t keep it oiled in the right places.

Sandpaper and high temp paint and it stays looking like new... on the outside at least.

Having said that, I’ve let more than one cooking contraption go too long between deep cleaning and maintenance.

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I’m trying to decide between Delta and Blaze line for my outdoor kitchen project. How do you like the Delta?

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I like it. Summer kitchens are very popular in my neighborhood, and Blaze is probably the most popular brand. Delta Heat is made in the USA. Blaze is made in China, I believe. My neighbors all think I have the best setup.

ETA - one thing we all like about my setup is the garbage can. I'm the only one who got a slide out garbage can. Also, the side burner. I know people say they don't use the side burner, but I found that I do, because the summer kitchen has a lot of countertop space to chop on, set utensils to stir with, etc, so it's easier to cook sides, make sauces, and boil water outside, instead of in...

Seems to be a ton of similar options these days in that just below super premium grill. Coyote, AOG, Artisan, Bull, Napolean, etc. All would be good choices.

The thing with the high end grills is they don't necessarily cook better than the Weber Genesis. Most complaints I see with them are user issues. If you don't clean you flame tamers, you'll have flareups. They look good and they are built in, which isn't possible with the Genesis.

They all have gimmicky types features - different grates, flame tamers, ignition systems, etc. It comes down to aesthetics, what features you use, and cost.

These grills use a lot of fuel. Don't upside unless you truly need to.

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Oklahoma joe rusts quickly and easily.

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I bought the Oklahoma Joe cover for my Bronco and I've been impressed with the cover quality. Very durable and keeps water out. I bet they sell ones that fit all the different grills.

I have loved my Char-Griller Flavor Pro 4-Burner Gas Grill with Multi-Fuel Flavor Drawer. Typically I’ll use lump charcoal and/or wood chunks, but change it up a lot. Light it with propane and turn it low or off once it gets going. Save a ton of propane that way.