Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: ACW3 on June 12, 2014, 10:26:42 PM
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Tonight at my gun club meeting I cooked hot dogs for 30 people on an old, falling apart Charbroil gas grill. Someone had "appropriated" the propane tank, a long time ago. The grill was usable only to hold two disposable charcoal grills that cost $2.98 each. I proposed that the club should consider replacing the grill with something that would allow me (the chief-cook and part-time bottle-washer) to do burgers and dogs, at a minimum. I was tasked with finding a replacement for under $500.
My role has turned out to be pretty important. Without the food incentive, we might get 20 to 25 members to show up. Apparently if you provide food, they will come in greater numbers. A big meal in April brought 40 members to the meeting. We only have 100 members, total. Over the summer I plan to cook burgers or dogs monthly.
I am looking for a grill with sufficient capacity to cook more than burgers and dogs. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which grills I might choose from? I am thinking that the primary fuel should be charcoal. Other people will be using the grill when we have monthly major matches where they sell food. So, I want something that is well-built and can withstand a certain amount of "abuse" by others.
I know that there are a lot of sales going on now for Father's Day. I also know that it won't be long before the big stores will start having "seasonal closeouts and sales". I am open to any and all ideas.
Art
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Why not get a couple Weber kettles?
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Get that bigger ranch Weber kettle.
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Get the 26" kettle. You will be able to cook a lot of food with it. Only $300.
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Sounds like a Greenville road trip to see what Academy Sports and Cabela's have on sale.... ;) :D
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Get the 26" kettle. You will be able to cook a lot of food with it. Only $300.
I'm with sparky on this! Good size, good quality, and Schmucks couldn't hurt it if they tried! ;)
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I agree with the Weber, it is great and will last forever if you take care of it and it is not the type of camp where it won't be stolen. I cooked at a wedding at the beach in FL for 100 people on one of these folding grills that I thought would be a throw away but my stepson is still cooking on it. Minimal care will get you at least a couple of years on it and it has the cooking area of a Weber kettle or a little more.
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/aussie-walk-a-bout-portable-charcoal-grill/pid-27623?N=4294939910+578846087
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I'm seeing a trend here. Sounds like WEBER!! Makes a lot of sense, too. They are certainly rugged. I have owned and cooked on them for many, many years. A couple of 22" would create a bit of a storage problem in the club house. The 26" would be easier to store since it is one grill. At $300, or so, I could still get a few accessories for it, and be under budget. Might even have enough left over for some charcoal.
I will sleep on this and see what other comments show up by morning. Thanks for everything so far.
Art
Tee,
Not sure I have the time for a road trip to SC right now. You KNOW I hate to turn down a road trip.
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i know nothing,but the Gun Club rocks,we enjoy our days there,and not just shooting.
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make sure it is a 2014 model 26" kettle. the front grey handle should have 2 two tool hooks on it. the 2013 ones didn't have that. the grate is made out of 304 stainless. i would get a cover $30, good weber tool set (tongs & spatula) $36 & cooler w/ FT & ice $30. 26" weber kettle $300. still under $500 buddy. always there for ya art. 8)
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Hard to argue with that recommendation. Maybe consider adding a rotisserie.
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Weber and guns, a perfect marriage. ;)
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I would get a WSM and a 22.5" kettle.
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I am with the majority on the 26 inch kettle Art! That is on my "wish list" at Amazon right now.
Plenty of room for lots of burgers and dogs!
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Art, sounds as if you belong to a great gun club. I would love to be a member there if you do the cooking.
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cooler w/ FT & ice $30
and guys with guns. ???
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I cook on both kettle & barrel grills, I prefer barrel.
I'm recommending a Charbroil CB-940X
$263 @ HD.
Cooks a bunch & easy to smoke a bunch of butts on.
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Home Depot online has a few new offset grill smokers in that price range. Smoke Hollow and River Grille look like pretty good products. I like the Farmers grill and offset smoker $479.00. They have them in stock at one of the local stores. Nice and heavy. Lots of cooking surface. Room for error if someone isn't a seasoned Griller as yourself.
But I would agree a Weber kettle can/will do about anything you put to it. Weber has a great warranty on them too.
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cooler w/ FT & ice $30
and guys with guns. ???
Sounds like a redneck Christmas party to me. :P
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I would go to Lowe's and get the $500 Char Broil four burner IR grill. It's 20% off for Father's Day plus you get another 10% off if you have or have someone go with you with a military ID--active or retired. I love my IR grills and will buy another one when the one I have bites the dust. Dee
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Game over, as of this afternoon. After getting formal approval, I bought the 26" Weber One-Touch with the cover, a charcoal chimney, a set of tongs, a BBQ turner, and a grill brush for $410.82. I still have about $90, so I will get a few pounds of charcoal to go along with it.
Thanks for all your input. I am thinking about a surprise cook at our next club meeting. SPAM!! I have several flavors of Spam, so I thought I might cook some up and then slice into cubes and serve with toothpicks. Maybe even throw a few MOINKS on the grill.
Art
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You could make it really Hawaiian....add some pineapple chunk to the Spam cubes with a toothpick..... ;D
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You could make it really Hawaiian....add some pineapple chunk to the Spam cubes with a toothpick..... ;D
Good idea, Tee.
Art
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You could make it really Hawaiian....add some pineapple chunk to the Spam cubes with a toothpick..... ;D
this is a good idea. congrats on your new 26. i love mine. you have a lot of room for direct and indirect cooking. good choice. you will love it. 8)
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If you need to smoke a bunch this setup should work on a 26
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=6169.0
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I, too, think it would be hard to go wrong with a 26" Weber. But, if all you need it for is burgers and dogs and you'd like more space to get them done quicker, look at this:
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/backyard-pro-30-stainless-steel-charcoal-grill-with-removable-legs-and-cover/554CHAR30SS.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=COXVjPnH_L4CFcxZ7AodjRkA4A
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