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Posted on 5/6/24 at 9:20 pm
Posted by The Levee
Bat Country
Member since Feb 2006
10763 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 9:20 pm
Had the thing for about 7 years. That’s a good run for a grill if you ask me

I don’t grill too often so my next grill, I’m thinking charcoal.

Less shite to break and usually cheaper. I don’t usually smoke stuff like brisket but I will cook ribs.

What’s the OB recommended best value charcoal grill?


Price isn’t a dealbreaker either. I just want good, sturdy value.

Posted by wiltznucs
Apollo Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2005
8973 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 9:26 pm to
quote:

What’s the OB recommended best value charcoal grill?


The Weber kettle is an icon for a reason. Easy to use, cheap and makes great food.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38918 posts
Posted on 5/6/24 at 9:41 pm to
I have an OG Weber kettle that’s probably 25 years old still going strong. If you want an offset, the best thing going for the money is the chargriller offset at the depot. You have to keep it covered but I got 15 years out of the first one and I’m 5 years in on the replacement. It cooks shockingly well
Posted by jgthunt
Walker
Member since Feb 2010
2468 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:11 am to
For ribs and chicken, you can't beat a Pit Barrel Cooker. I love mine. Weber Kettle is a solid choice as well.
Posted by Boston911
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2013
1969 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:31 am to
What's your budget? Do you want another 7 year grill or do you want a lifetime. One thing about steel pits, you have to remove the ashes after it cools down,,,,,I find that stuff eats metal if left for long periods.
Posted by BayouBengal51
Forest Hill, Louisiana
Member since Nov 2006
6569 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:30 am to
For charcoal, if you are just doing basic grilling and not a lot of smoking, the Weber Kettle is the undisputed champ. It can do a lot of things. If you go that route get either the 22" or 26" model.

Depending on your budget, and wanting to stick with Charcoal but want to smoke occasionally without a lot of effort, Kamado Joe probably has the best options in the Kamado space at the moment. You can either spring for one of their classic models or if money is tight, they offer the Kettle Joe now which is like a combination of a Kettle cooker with Kamado performance.

Now if you are interested in smoking a lot and want something to give you authentic smoked flavor, the Old Country Smokers G2 may be the best bang for your buck as home stick burners go.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26479 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:35 am to
I have a Kamado and a Pellet. The Pellet only gets used for overnight cooks and large gatherings.
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
22927 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:44 am to
Don’t overlook an Old Smokey charcoal grill
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25071 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 10:39 am to
I have a Primo ceramic grill.
I bought it a month after we bought our house.

We bought the house Feb 2009.

Still going strong. I had to replace the thermometer earlier this year. That’s about it.
Posted by bootlegger
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2012
5341 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:24 am to
I have a Masterbuilt gravity series. Charcoal flavor with the convenience of a pellet. Not as simple as a regular charcoal grill and has stuff that can break, but I can set a temp and forget it. Holds temps very consistently, and I can monitor it and change temps via the app. Add wood chips for more smoke, if needed.
Posted by NoMoreKnees
Pulaski, TN
Member since Jan 2017
314 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 1:44 pm to
My wife and I bought our 1st 22" Weber Kettle in 1981. It lasted till 2011 and we replaced it with another Weber Kettle. This one will not last the 30 years like our 1st one but cooks the same. You will have to replace the grates over the years but anything cooked on it is perfect! Ribs, steaks, burgers, chicken, pork chops, it does not matter.
Posted by Bowlinm
Ms Gulf Coast
Member since Apr 2012
103 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 7:19 pm to
Bought a Big Green Egg for my first Father’s Day 22 years ago. Built a table out of treated lumber and it stays outside 300 yards off the saltwater gulf.
Still use it. Been through Katrina where it was found turned over 150 yards from the house. Yes I’ve replaced every internal piece under warranty over the years. Five-ish years ago I bought myself a Flame Boss temp controller and it’s amazing.
Just a consideration.
Posted by SmackoverHawg
Member since Oct 2011
27381 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:38 pm to
PK portable grill. Will last several lifetimes. I have mine, my grandpa's and my dad's.
Posted by TigerB8
End Communism
Member since Oct 2003
9365 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:17 pm to
I’m all about the Argentinian grilling experience. I don’t mind that it takes longer. I need rectangular space. My wife is Persian so kabobs optimize space on a rectangular grill. I love burning real wood and moving the coals around in all that space. But it does mean I need a separate smoker. I’m going to be buying an insert like this and dropping it into stone setup I will build.
Posted by Bronson2017
Birmingham
Member since Feb 2019
1913 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 1:49 pm to
Weber Kettle. Bought it in 2019 from Lowe’s and can’t believe how much it was for how good of a grill it is. They have upped the price on it since then but it’s still worth every penny.

Get the copper one if they have it!
Posted by Pandy Fackler
Member since Jun 2018
14337 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 4:37 pm to
Look, the drive thru is really picking up right now so I can't really chat about this shite, but later we're gonna talk about how to maximize a weber.

I'll be back.
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
10224 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 4:54 pm to
quote:

What’s the OB recommended best value charcoal grill?


Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
7211 posts
Posted on 5/13/24 at 7:00 am to
I've enjoyed using my Pit Barrel Smoker.

Easy to use and clean up.
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