BBQ / Grill recommendations
Discussion
I'm looking to buy an outdoor grill, but not sure where to look.
I'm going gas powered just as it's easy to light it in an evening after work and I think I will get more use out of it.
Don't want to spend an absolute fortune but don't want a flimsy rattly piece of crap either.....
Anyone have a good recommendation?
I'm going gas powered just as it's easy to light it in an evening after work and I think I will get more use out of it.
Don't want to spend an absolute fortune but don't want a flimsy rattly piece of crap either.....
Anyone have a good recommendation?
I bought the Weber Spirit 2 three burner a year ago. Couldn’t be happier with it whether I’m doing a quick grill for the kids on a school night or bigger cook at the weekend. I even used it during the winter it was so convenient.
Perfectly big enough to cook for a smaller party and you do a decent job of smoking pork shoulder, ribs, brisket etc.
The Weber is great quality and reliable. Still looks great after a winter left in the garden with just the standard rain cover to look after it.
Perfectly big enough to cook for a smaller party and you do a decent job of smoking pork shoulder, ribs, brisket etc.
The Weber is great quality and reliable. Still looks great after a winter left in the garden with just the standard rain cover to look after it.
Small amount of assembly required, but nothing two onerous. Can be managed by one person but a second pair of hands would speed it up a little.
After that you’ll be ready to get started.
Really easy maintenance from then on in. Just make sure you get a study wire brush to keep the grilling surface clean.
P.S. I should warn you that having bought a gas grill that’s so easy to use I’ve not got a lot more interested in BBQ. As a result I’ll almost certainly be buying a smoker or kamado this summer - just a warning that this may be a gateway bit of kit into a serious hobby
After that you’ll be ready to get started.
Really easy maintenance from then on in. Just make sure you get a study wire brush to keep the grilling surface clean.
P.S. I should warn you that having bought a gas grill that’s so easy to use I’ve not got a lot more interested in BBQ. As a result I’ll almost certainly be buying a smoker or kamado this summer - just a warning that this may be a gateway bit of kit into a serious hobby
Definitely Weber, I have a Spirit II S-320 (with the side burner) and it's great.
They're relatively pricey for the initial purchase, especially compared to the Good Home stuff you see in B&Q and the stuff you see in regular garden centres, but they're pretty bombproof and easy to maintain.
Assembly is pretty much a case of building the cart, putting the wheels on, building the shelves and putting the lid on. All of the gas pipework etc. is pre-assembled so there's no worry about gas leaks.
The box they come in is heavy though... so if you're having it delivered, be aware that it's more likely going to be a 2 man lift to shift it round until you've assembled it.
They're relatively pricey for the initial purchase, especially compared to the Good Home stuff you see in B&Q and the stuff you see in regular garden centres, but they're pretty bombproof and easy to maintain.
Assembly is pretty much a case of building the cart, putting the wheels on, building the shelves and putting the lid on. All of the gas pipework etc. is pre-assembled so there's no worry about gas leaks.
The box they come in is heavy though... so if you're having it delivered, be aware that it's more likely going to be a 2 man lift to shift it round until you've assembled it.
I got a Webber just the standard kettle one. It’s great! Initially I had it covered then I could be bothered and don’t cover it anymore. Still as in very good shape after 5 years and living outside. They are well built. I chose the charcoal version but gas is easier to use. Taste… good on both.
A friend as a big green egg and that’s a nice piece too.
A friend as a big green egg and that’s a nice piece too.
thebraketester said:
Napoleon are good too.
Yeah, do check out Napoleon. I've a Weber gas grill - Genesis II I think. Three burners, extra burner at sear station and side gas burner.
It's okay quality, but if i was buying again I'd go for a higher heat output and proper infrared sear station, and stainless grates.
I bought into the 'Weber is best' but this doesn't hold true anymore, there are other options now.
Good choice - I love mine.
Get the charcoal starter. This makes it super easy.
Half full for a few burgers, full for a big thing to go a couple of hours+
Stick 2 lighter cubes (the natural ones work well) and light under the full chimney, go prep your food/veggies, return 20 minutes later to a blazing bucket of white coals and tip into the baskets and you’ll be good to go.
For most things I sear over coals briefly then move to side to indirect cook for most stuff tends to be my method. Shut the lid to use as an oven, place the vent over the food to draw the heat over the food without burning.
Keep the bottom vent 100% open at all times, control the heat with the top vent. Master this and you can do amazing things with it. Get a thermometer with a probe for the meat and one for the bbq - the temp gauge in the Weber isn’t accurate.
Apologies if you know all this already of course.
Get the charcoal starter. This makes it super easy.
Half full for a few burgers, full for a big thing to go a couple of hours+
Stick 2 lighter cubes (the natural ones work well) and light under the full chimney, go prep your food/veggies, return 20 minutes later to a blazing bucket of white coals and tip into the baskets and you’ll be good to go.
For most things I sear over coals briefly then move to side to indirect cook for most stuff tends to be my method. Shut the lid to use as an oven, place the vent over the food to draw the heat over the food without burning.
Keep the bottom vent 100% open at all times, control the heat with the top vent. Master this and you can do amazing things with it. Get a thermometer with a probe for the meat and one for the bbq - the temp gauge in the Weber isn’t accurate.
Apologies if you know all this already of course.
Have a look at the new battery powered charcoal fire starters quite a few options varying in price that gets my Big Green Egg up to temp in no time at all.
No smell of fire lighters or fuel which taint the charcoal and the food that will be cooked over it.
No smell of fire lighters or fuel which taint the charcoal and the food that will be cooked over it.
Edited by LaterLosers on Monday 22 May 05:45
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