I do not know anything about grills, so bear with me. My father's grill broke, and he has asked me to do some research for him. I know some of you, *cough*Jim*cough*, do a lot of grilling, so I was hoping you could chime in. Of course, I am Googling this as well. My father's old grill used propane. I am sure he wants another one.
Recommend me a grill
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Budget Matt?
A budget is a good place to start as propane grills can run from 100.00 to 10000.00. Also are we talking a couple of burgers for 2-3 people or ribeyes for a crowd of twenty?
One option, if budget is a constraint, is to check craigslist for a Weber. Parts are easily replaced and even if you had to change a few things its going to be pennies on the dollar for the same unit new- and is an easy project.
One option, if budget is a constraint, is to check craigslist for a Weber. Parts are easily replaced and even if you had to change a few things its going to be pennies on the dollar for the same unit new- and is an easy project.
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+1 on Weber, that's what I have at home!
And da whole top diamond and da bottom row's gold 
Ah! Good information! I was looking at getting a grill when spring rolls around. Had to leave our other one when we moved from CA.
Make sure he wants propane- good time to switch to charcoal if he wants.
Budget and Fuel source are first things he will need to decide.
Great article comparing the differences of Gas and Charcoal.
I currently use both gas and charcoal. It all depends on what time of year it is and how long I want to take to get started grilling. Do I want to sit around and tend to the grill?
It is winter here in Nebraska, so I end up using my Heritage Plus Holland Grill. During summer months I pull out the Classic Weber Charcoal grill. And if I am cooking Brisket, I fire up the Brinkman Smoker
Great article comparing the differences of Gas and Charcoal.
I currently use both gas and charcoal. It all depends on what time of year it is and how long I want to take to get started grilling. Do I want to sit around and tend to the grill?
It is winter here in Nebraska, so I end up using my Heritage Plus Holland Grill. During summer months I pull out the Classic Weber Charcoal grill. And if I am cooking Brisket, I fire up the Brinkman Smoker
I am a big fan of ceramic, charcoal grills (Big Green Egg and Primo), but my favorite gasser was a Webber.
you can't go wrong with a good weber grill.. with the porcelain inserts.. I wouldn't pay more than $300 unless you need an oversized one, as they are frequently on sale, you just have to look around. I do a lot of grilling, I love my weber!
Ah! Good information! I was looking at getting a grill when spring rolls around. Had to leave our other one when we moved from CA.
Check out this gorgeous one, new price on that was $$$$
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/for/1567764556.html
I have Weber Genesis with porcelain grates. Natural gas that is hooked to the house gas, so no need to exchange tanks. Good grill, if a bit pricey. Has lasted 10 years, so far no problems.
For charcoal Weber Kettle is the classic.
There are better and more pricey models, but these have served me well over the years.
For charcoal Weber Kettle is the classic.
There are better and more pricey models, but these have served me well over the years.
I know grills seem easy, but ... ceramic cookers have changed my life. Like the BGE or Primo.
Lump coal is just as easy to light as a gas grill. I can be up and running in 8 minutes.
My cooking is just incredible now. My picky eating children eat everything cooked on that thing.
Lump coal is just as easy to light as a gas grill. I can be up and running in 8 minutes.
My cooking is just incredible now. My picky eating children eat everything cooked on that thing.
I also recommend a ceramic cooker. I have a BGE and it really only takes a few minutes longer to get to temperature than a gas grill. IMO, there is no comparison in the taste and moistness of food cooked on a BGE vs. a gas grill.
Webber.
My dad and I both have Webber Genisis Grills dads is 20 years old, and still going strong
My recomendation is
Cast iron grill grates
and Natural Gas
I have a side burner that I never use, so I wouldn't get one again, other than that pick the size that fits yoru needs.
If you don't have a NG outlet outside you can install one for about $200. I installed one for a buddy about a year ago, pretty easy actually. You will never run out of gas, and NG is slightly cheaper than filling at the gas co. If you exchange, at walmart, hardware store etc. you will save about $10 per tank.
My dad and I both have Webber Genisis Grills dads is 20 years old, and still going strong
My recomendation is
Cast iron grill grates
and Natural Gas
I have a side burner that I never use, so I wouldn't get one again, other than that pick the size that fits yoru needs.
If you don't have a NG outlet outside you can install one for about $200. I installed one for a buddy about a year ago, pretty easy actually. You will never run out of gas, and NG is slightly cheaper than filling at the gas co. If you exchange, at walmart, hardware store etc. you will save about $10 per tank.
Man that's awesome! Going to check into that, this Friday! I can't wait for spring to get here! LOL Actually, we are grilling at my sister's house this Friday. Found a butcher out here and bought a cow. 600 lbs of beef!
if you really want some fun, this is what I use. I put a side fire box on it for smoking
http://www.ruralking.com/gas-charcoal-grill-duo.html
http://www.ruralking.com/gas-charcoal-grill-duo.html
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Sorry about forgetting to post the budget. I guess that would help 
$1000 or less is the budget. The grill will only be used for my family of five. I thought maybe one with two to three burners on the side. When my dad grills, he usually blanches some corn. Also, what about those charcoal/propane ones? Are they any good?
Thank you for all the help so far.
$1000 or less is the budget. The grill will only be used for my family of five. I thought maybe one with two to three burners on the side. When my dad grills, he usually blanches some corn. Also, what about those charcoal/propane ones? Are they any good?
Thank you for all the help so far.
You can get a large BGE in the $1,000 range. C'mon, you live in NC. Get a BGE and smoke some hogmeat on that baby! 
Seriously, the one thing I have to say about the ceramic cookers is that you can get them very hot to sear steaks, etc. and also crank them down low to smoke ribs, brisket, etc. If you are at all interested in smoking, IMO gas grills don't do that well. I don't find cermamic cookers much less convenient than a gas grill, but it really depends on what your preference is.
I have only seen the Weber Kettle grill with the propane starter in use as far as a charcoal/propane grill. I guess it starts a little faster but I don't think it is worth it for the difference in price.
Seriously, the one thing I have to say about the ceramic cookers is that you can get them very hot to sear steaks, etc. and also crank them down low to smoke ribs, brisket, etc. If you are at all interested in smoking, IMO gas grills don't do that well. I don't find cermamic cookers much less convenient than a gas grill, but it really depends on what your preference is.
I have only seen the Weber Kettle grill with the propane starter in use as far as a charcoal/propane grill. I guess it starts a little faster but I don't think it is worth it for the difference in price.
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