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Offline LostArrow

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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2013, 08:58:46 AM »
"Often Wrong but Never in Doubt"
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2013, 09:31:23 AM »
Welcome Neighbour, from Manitoba.
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2013, 09:36:00 AM »
Welcome from NW New Jersey. Glad to have you here.
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2013, 10:29:57 AM »
Another welcome from Minnesota.

I think Barry has some great advice re: starting with the classic kettle. I still have mine (along with a bunch of others) but the Webber 22 will teach you a ton and you can do everything from "grilling" to low & slow to pizzas and rotisserie... FWIW  ;)

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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2013, 03:04:25 PM »
Yes I know as I said in my post that looks dont cook but it dont play a part however small it may be. I did not set out looking for the best looking one and its not a deciding factor but if I like the looks it does help lol...

The memphis grills I have looked at but arent they some of the most expensive out there...

You know I had posted my very first thread on a bbq forum asking this very question. Should I buy cheap and learn some things getting my toes wet or just I just jump right in and get what I will eventually want??? I know some had said just jump in...
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2013, 03:47:13 PM »
Yes I know as I said in my post that looks dont cook but it dont play a part however small it may be. I did not set out looking for the best looking one and its not a deciding factor but if I like the looks it does help lol...

The memphis grills I have looked at but arent they some of the most expensive out there...

You know I had posted my very first thread on a bbq forum asking this very question. Should I buy cheap and learn some things getting my toes wet or just I just jump right in and get what I will eventually want??? I know some had said just jump in...

Barry's advice is quite sound if you are that new to the hobby.  You can get a "basic" Weber charcoaler that is still one heckuva cooker and will do a lot for very little money.  I own one -- a Weber Performer -- costs a little over $300.  Cooks wonderful chow but is a bit more work for longer cooks.  Lasts forever.

Yes, Memphis and the American made pellet cookers are a little more expensive, but the quality and support of the manufacturer is well worth the money.  Sneak up on this one and don't get in a hurry.  Once you're comfortable with your cooking skills you'll appreciate the flexibility and range of a good pellet machine even more  ;D

Good advice to avoid the expensive gasser for now.  Don't buy a cheap one (e.g. a few hundred) for they are junk, cook unevenly, and die young.

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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2013, 11:11:12 PM »
Welcome...as you are self-confessed new to grilling may I recommend you purchase a Weber 18 or 22 and spend a summer familiarizing yourself with the basics of direct, indirect, smoke-added and even low & slow cooking that this design affords.  THAT way you have some point of reference as to degree of difficulty, etc. when you go hunting for that more complex grill come Fall....when they go on sale.
Barry is right, start of with the basics then work your way up.   After you have 5 to10 grills/smokers/cookers in your yard then you will have learned that outdoor cooking is addicting  ;)
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #21 on: May 21, 2013, 08:17:11 AM »
Welome! Nice to see more Canadians showing up here.. I was feeling all alone.. hehe. If your ever interested in seeing a Mak in action I have a 2 Star I could show you.. I'm in Hamilton and not all that far from you. Msg me if you have any questions..
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Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2013, 08:37:21 AM »
Welcome aboard, from south Texas.


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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2013, 05:48:22 PM »
Welcome to the forum, from South Arkansas! I'm a charcoal and wood kind of user. My best is a YODER. And whatever you use I recommend a product called GrillGrates. These grates will have you turning out food that you thought could never come from your grill. We use these in competition cooking and nearly every team that wins use them. Anyway, glad your here!  ;D

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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2013, 05:54:41 PM »
Thanks , I am thinking rec tc and grill grates...have to figure out pellets though...local places sell traeger grills so I am sure they have their pellets...maybe rec tec pellets ordered with the grill...or just ordering some online...
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #25 on: May 22, 2013, 08:03:53 AM »
You can get same as cash financing with Rec Tec up to 24 months so you can buy a boat load of pellets and stretch the payments over 24 months.......
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #26 on: May 22, 2013, 08:06:32 AM »
I like to pay cash for as much as I can...

I might make my order today if I can figure out the pellets...
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #27 on: May 22, 2013, 08:59:31 AM »
Any opinions on rec tec pellets? I can always throw some in with grill order...
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Re: Newbie to site and Newbie to grilling...
« Reply #28 on: May 22, 2013, 01:50:41 PM »
Any opinions on rec tec pellets? I can always throw some in with grill order...
I used them last year at the cook out they were good
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