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GTAdawg

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https://forums.sixpackspeak.com/showthread.php?197787-OT-Combo-Grill&highlight=grills

We're in the middle of summer now so I know you guys are grillin, smokin, and broiling all kinds of stuff right now. Just wanted to follow up to say I ended up settling on a Weber Performer (Link) and I have been very impressed and I highly recommend. I have done the full gambit of steak, burgers, chicken, veggies, and ribs so far and I have been happy with the finished product each time. A very nice alternative to a BGE without spending the $$$. (Not hating on you BGE users, just giving an alternative).
 
Dawgbite

Dawgbite

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Never speak ill of the George Forman, best hot ham and cheese or grilled cheese maker in the world.
 
thatsbaseball

thatsbaseball

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Love my Weber grill but this is the best thing they make

Works great !
 
thatsbaseball

thatsbaseball

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These little suckers cost about 18 cents a piece and one will start a fire and have your coals ready in 20-25 mins every time. I promise they are the way to go.
 
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GTAdawg

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Just finished off some grilled buffalo wings and hot boudin. This thing is the tits.
 
Uncle Ruckus

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Yeah I use free news paper material paper I get in the mail with my chimney and it does just fine. I don’t need to spend money on cubes
 
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GTAdawg

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Salute to you Mr. I-use-mail-for-my-chimney-grilling-guy.

I miss the Bud solute to “the guy” ads.
 
M R DAWGS

M R DAWGS

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I just tear the charcoal bag as I go and use it under my Weber chimney starter. Burns pretty good.
 
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patdog

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Nope. Never use chemicals to start a fire. Chimney starter with a sheet of newspaper is all you need.
 
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Hellsyeah

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Those are good but try buying a bulk bag of cotton balls and soaking 2 or 3 in 91% isopropyl alcohol. Burns hot and slow and starts a chimney or pile of charcoal great
 
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biodawg

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Great choice. I’ve been sucked into the Weber machine over the past 2-3 years. Weber Genesis II gas grill, 22” kettle for charcoal use, and 18.5” WSM for smoking purposes. They make a great product, IMO.
 
Dawgpile

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I've had my Weber(s) for 25+ years. Parts are cheap to replace and they're super easy to cook on. Love 'em.
 
The Peeper

The Peeper

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Free newspaper ads plus a little non stick vegetable oil spray (Pam) does same thing
 
Dawgbite

Dawgbite

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I'll admit that I haven't tried this.

TheBear said:
If you’re cooking on a weber and haven’t bought this little contraption, then you’re doing yourself great disservice.

https://youtu.be/CE8nbfRC4KM
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I have seen this on many different forums but I just don't see how this is any different than indirect cooking with a plate setter or diffuser.
 
T-TownDawgg

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That's cool.
If slow cooking on the weber, BBQ Guru is a must. It's a fan/thermostat that attaches to the air intake vents of most kamado grills. I had to drill a hole in the bottom of a weber for this, but no worries, a wad of foil will plug it when not in use. You will need to use the vortex or the charcoal baskets and lump charcoal for this little device.
Actually, I never use anything except lump anymore. Less ash and longer burn.

ETA I forgot, I almost bought a Smokenator 1000 when I had a weber. Looked like a game changer for slow cooking. About 50 bucks. Has a water tray, and holes to easily add more fuel during a long cook.
 
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GTAdawg

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I got the char baskets and they seemed to have worked well the couple times I used them, though this looks pretty slick as well.
 
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peewee.sixpack

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I was able to grab a NIB BGE for $500 five years ago. I love that thing. I sent in the warranty card but since I didn't buy it from a dealer I do not know if something ever happened if it would be covered. One of my best friends is a vet and one of his suppliers gave it to him as a gift. He said he didn't need it and asked me to make him a fair deal. I did build a table for it b/c honestly its about useless in just the nest with no side tables. It took me about 3 months to figure out how to control temps etc. but now to me it is so easy to use.
 
Dawgbite

Dawgbite

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BGE is really generous with their warranty. My 25 plus year old egg broke recently and all I did was take a picture and show it to the local dealer. He ordered new parts, no receipt, no questions asked.
 
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WrapItDog

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G-Dawg said:
Just curious...why would you need charcoal with a gas grill? Isn't that what you're using to light the chimney?
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I have a gas grill and a charcoal grill. I prefer to use the charcoal grill but I use the gas grill when I'm in a hurry and want a quick meal
 
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