Let's Talk BBQ
FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: tn_5568 on May 30, 2015, 10:20:25 AM
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With my pbc all of my smoking is done with it instead of my green mountain pellet grill. Seems like a waste to have that pellet grill around for burgers and brats. Thinking about selling it and getting a weber 26" kettle. What's everybody else using along with their pbc's? I like the thought of one fuel for all my cookers. More then once I have had to shut the pellet grill down mid cook and take it all apart to clean out the auger tube just to finish some hamburgers. This is frustrating to say the least for a 700$ grill. I think I like the simplicity of charcoal. Once lit there are no augurs or circuit boards to go out. Thoughts?
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I want to add that I am not trying to put down the green mountains. I have cooked some excellent meals on them. There is just a lot of things in them that can act up or go out completely after time same with all pellet grills. I think I would enjoy simplifying it up a bit with less bells and whistles
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Sorry you are having problems with your pellet grill.
I use my pellet grill for overnight cooks like butts. Truly set it and forget it.
Burger and brat cooks because the Memphis can get to over 600F
And I always make ribs in mine because they come out perfect everytime and I have my process down to a science.
In other words you might find your pellet grill handy still.
But you should not have to clean your auger constantly. Could be a moisture problem with the pellets?
A Weber kettle is a great idea IMHO.
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If you are grilling for lets say a family of four and don't need the real estate of a 26" Kettle, look at the Portable Kitchen. It will last longer than a kettle and the good folk here that has them love them to death. 1/4 thick aluminum body and you can order any replacement part for them......cry once I always say........
http://www.pkgrills.com/
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I really haven't had tons of problems with the pellet. I keep it covered but last night there was a lot of dust in the bottom of the hopper. Had tons of rain and humidity so I am sure it was because of that. Wasn't really the grills fault but it made me fuming mad to take it all apart just for 6 burgers. I was thinking about the weber 26 because of the size. My two little boys are already eating tons! Plus I like the room to set up direct and indirect heat. Like not love the steaks off of the pellets. Think I could do better with indirect then extreme high heat off the coals. Still undecided. Ideally would keep the pellet and just add the weber but my wife is already complaining about my grills on the patio
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Mak and green mountain for overnights and ribs, pk for everything, wsm's because they smoke food like no one's business (my favorite smoker) and a few kettles because everyone should own a weber kettle. I am getting my wife a new PBC because she like they way it cooks chicken and hamburgers. I use to own one but sold it when I was thinning the herd.
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I have two 22inch Weber kettles, along with my PBC. There have been times where all three have been fired up at once. The 22 inch kettle has lots of space, and can be set up for indirect grilling. I use mine all the time, cook everything on it all the time. The PBC is mainly ribs and pork butt, with the occasional roasted chicken.
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I was thinking about the 22 too. Lost of cost difference between 22 and 26". I have a portable 18 that's fine for the camper but feel I need a little more space at home
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If you can swing the 26 go for it. You won't believe the capacity it has over the 22 8)
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Much difference in amount of charcoal between the 2? I would assume I could still have a small pile for direct heat but would just have a little lower temp at the opposite edge. Would just hate to get it and have to use a lot of fuel for just some burgers and brats
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Get the 26. You can always pile the coals and use as much or as little as you need. You never know when you'll need the extra cooking space.
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Get the 26. You can always pile the coals and use as much or as little as you need. You never know when you'll need the extra cooking space.
The 26 inch comes with Weber charcoal baskets. You can use those to grill a couple of steaks just like you would in a 22....same amount of charcoal used, yet you have the real estate when the Bubbas come over.............
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Get the 26. You can always pile the coals and use as much or as little as you need. You never know when you'll need the extra cooking space.
The 26 inch comes with Weber charcoal baskets. You can use those to grill a couple of steaks just like you would in a 22....same amount of charcoal used, yet you have the real estate when the Bubbas come over.............
Looking back (hindsight is ALWAYS 20-20 ::) ) I would have chosen the 26". Don't get me wrong, I love my Performer, but I do have to pull out another grill or two when we have the bigger softball parties. It would be easy to use the lesser amount of charcoal - using only a portion of the grate - when cooking a couple burgers and brats. But, it's tough to add space when you need it.
And, if you want even more space, maybe you need this one... http://www.weber.com/grills/series/ranch-kettle/ranch-kettle :o :o :o
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Sorry you are having problems with your pellet grill.
I use my pellet grill for overnight cooks like butts. Truly set it and forget it.
Burger and brat cooks because the Memphis can get to over 600F
And I always make ribs in mine because they come out perfect everytime and I have my process down to a science.
In other words you might find your pellet grill handy still.
But you should not have to clean your auger constantly. Could be a moisture problem with the pellets?
A Weber kettle is a great idea IMHO.
I use my pellet cookers probably 80% of the time. The PBC is wonderful and I like it for friends and family easy cooks of chicken and ribs. I also use my Weber Performer and my little gasser, too. They all have a "niche". However, its hands-down pellet cooker for the most versatile and reliable. Over about eight years of cooking on pellets I've had only one pellet jam and one runaway fire. Both were my fault, not the machine's. Sorry your Green Mountain didn't work out.
Hub
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Well I am keeping the pellet grill and just picked up a weber 22" premium. Would of liked the bigger one but found the 22 on Craigslist new in the box unopened for 90. They retail for 150 so I just couldn't pass it up
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Well I am keeping the pellet grill and just picked up a weber 22" premium. Would of liked the bigger one but found the 22 on Craigslist new in the box unopened for 90. They retail for 150 so I just couldn't pass it up
Sounds like a great idea. I always hate getting rid of a grill.
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Good score on the Weber, you are gonna love it. You will also love all the accessories Weber has for it :)
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Great buy on the Weber - I know you will enjoy it!
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Great score on the Weber. You're going to love it. Unless I've got a big cook (multiple butts or racks of ribs) I cook almost everything on mine.
I can tell you from personal experience that both the Vortex and GrillGrates are excellent additions.
Another nice item would be the Charcoal Ring from an 18.8" WSM. This is great for a roast - charcoal goes outside the ring - because a half-pan fits inside to catch the drippings for GRAVY ! ! !
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