meatnub

I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

Thanks in advance

aem

Pretty much true in this case, in my experience. Look at the features
you're paying for and decide whether you need/want them.

I'll be surprised if Weber isn't the opinion leader for quality.

I have a 15 year old Char Broil. Still works but it has had to be
coddled somewhat over the years. I keep waiting for it to die so I
can buy a Weber.


You will find yourself using it more than you expect. No question it
has earned its keep at our house.

You may get some flak from naysayers to gas, but they're easily
ignored. If you want more smoke you can always use soaked wood
chips. I do that about 1/3 of the time. -aem

karen

I'm really glad you got this thread going! I've been looking for a
patio-sized grill w/ rotisserie. I think a charcoal grill with a gas-
starter is the way to go. Diamond Grills has something like this, but
they're so big and expensive.

I like my little kettle grill, and I use an electric starter, but I
would like something quicker.

Thanks Karen

kent

On May 15, 8:46 am, meatnub <meat...@gmail.com> wrote:

Pretty much true in this case, in my experience. Look at the features
you're paying for and decide whether you need/want them.

I'll be surprised if Weber isn't the opinion leader for quality.

I have a 15 year old Char Broil. Still works but it has had to be
coddled somewhat over the years. I keep waiting for it to die so I
can buy a Weber.


You will find yourself using it more than you expect. No question it
has earned its keep at our house.

You may get some flak from naysayers to gas, but they're easily
ignored. If you want more smoke you can always use soaked wood
chips. I do that about 1/3 of the time. -aem

I use wood chunks from Walmart wrapped in foil, with a few punched holes and
place them directly on the flavorizer bars over the heating element. With
the Genesis I leave the middle burner off, and smoke indirectly with either
one or two burners on. With ribs, one works better, though those almost all
ribs are cooked with charcoal.

Kent

bo bowen

I've had two Weber Genesis units, both propane. The first one was
used for over 10 years in Alaska -- no cover, plenty of snow, rain,
volcanic ash, and dust. Like you, we had a very busy lifestyle and
needed a way to cut the eating-out dollars. It did so in short order.
I got the second one when we moved to California and used it until I
had an "island" built a couple of years ago. I'm convinced Weber will
give you what you're looking for. Exceptional quality, and the
results are amazing -- especially using the "indirect" method.

Another consideration might be Fire Magic (the brand I had installed
in the island). Their portables are highly rated, but VERY pricey.
Here's a link for Fire Magic (R.H. Peterson is the maker, not a
retailer):

http://www.rhpeterson.com/echelonp.html

kilikini

I would vote for the Weber, too. If nothing else, from what I've been
reading for years on this group, their customer service is outstanding.

kili

steve calvin

'nother Weber "bigot" here.... I've got a Genesis B - Gasser and
sitting beside that is a WSM - best of both worlds.

As for customer service: I've dealt with them as folks who've been
here a while may recall. Excellent.

Mine's been sitting outside 24x7x365 here in upstate New York for the
last 9-10 years, used all year. Cover? I think I threw that PITA out a
long time ago! I MAY have put it on once.

Now, the cover on the WSM I use 'cause that's out 24x7x365 too but if I
don't cover it the top vent will leak in the rain and the bottom of the
unit will be a small lake. ;-)

--
Steve

nonnymus

Sam's Club sells darned good grills, rotisserie included. I've had
several and have never been disappointed. The grates are heavy SS bars,
the flame tamers work and are ceramic plates.

--
Nonny

Nonnymus
Never believe a person who is
Drunk, Horny or Running for Office.

nancy young

I have a 12 year old Weber Spirit, it went together very easily and
has stayed together all these years. Before that I bought cheaper
grills, they were garbage after the third summer. Yes, last year I
replaced the grills and the flavor bars. Other than that, nothing has
been touched.

I am sure the Genesis is all that and more. I know it's easy for
us to sit here and say, go ahead, cough up the 700! but I really
do think that a cheap grill is a misery.

nancy

cindy hamilton

Is Broil King the one that just had the recall, or was that someone
else?

Yep. They just recalled the Signet and Sovereign series. Here's
something
I found after a quick google:

http://www.wral.com/5onyourside/story/2817254/

I've got a Char Broil. I like it.

Cindy Hamilton