Outdoor Grills

[kronik]

Rehashing an old topic, been considering a Weber Genesis E-310. Anyone have experience with this particular grill? Know where to get it cheaper than retail? Other suggestions that review as favorably?

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

You wouldn't rather get a charcoal grill and use the difference to buy a pair of shell cordo boots? Nothing compares to charcoal in my opinion. It imparts a wonderful flavor to your food. I like using reclaimed wood charcoal. I have had the Weber one-touch for four years and it rules. I scoff at gas grills. Unless you grill for large parties, there's no need to look any further.

 

[Ron H]

I've had the E-320 for over a year now and it's been great. I think the only difference between the two is a side burner? Doesn't seem to have any cool spots, the heat is evenly distributed and the 3 burners make it great for indirect cooking as well, not to mention you can crank it up for searing steaks quite nicely.

Didn't think my first post on style forum would be about BBQ's.

 

[Southern-Nupe]

Denimdestroyedmylife,

I feel it more or less depends on your needs. As of right now, I own both a gas and charcoal grill. When speaking of quick grilling needs for the family, i.e. steaks, burgers, pork-chops, vegetables, etc....I prefer the convenience of the gas. If I'm choosing to make ribs or brisket, I'm more inclined to use the charcoal grill.

Maybe it's a psychological thing, but I too agree about the flavor charcoal or wood (especially mesquite) invokes.

 

[Parker]

I've got the E-310. It's great. I highly recommend it. It's not charcoal, but it's super easy and well built. I looked around for the best price, but ended up just getting it from the local hardware store down the street. I also ponied the extra 50 bucks for the copper color. I call it the Volvo of BBQs because it kinda looks like a vintage station wagon and oozes suburbia.

 

[Gus]

In my experience, as long as a grill puts out consistent medium-high heat, you can achieve excellent results. It is more about controlling the flame and knowing when to take dinner off the grill. I get similar results from gas and charcoal whether I use my fancy pants built-in Stainless Steel grill, my charcoal Weber or $15.00 Hibachi.

I think in same cases it is like having a sports car. You've got to know how to drive the thing to really enjoy the performance.

 

[kronik]

I'm thinking that I'll go the Southern-Nupe route and get a charcoal Weber for the time being, given the cost and possibly get a bigger/nicer grill when I have somewhere to put it.

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

You are making a sage choice. You will find that after getting the hang of the charcoal grill, your desire to have a gas grill will evaporate. Get a charcoal chimney while you are at it. Takes the fuss out.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Big Green Egg

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

You are making a sage choice. You will find that after getting the hang of the charcoal grill, your desire to have a gas grill will evaporate. Get a charcoal chimney while you are at it. Takes the fuss out.

+1. And when I got a bigger grill, I stuck with charcoal.

 

[Southern-Nupe]

Originally Posted by kronik

I'm thinking that I'll go the Southern-Nupe route and get a charcoal Weber for the time being, given the cost and possibly get a bigger/nicer grill when I have somewhere to put it.
I say go for both, when afforded the opportunity.....you can't go wrong.

My summer-time dream this year, will be to have both going simutaneously with the lingering smell of fire torched meat and vegetables....all the while enjoying a couple of beers.

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

I wish I had chosen a more whimsical color rather than black. It looks kinda ominous sometimes. Red would have been a good choice. Or green. Pinstripe. Plaid. Windowpane. Pinstripe. Houndstooth. Herringbone. Checkerboard. Polka-dot.

 

[kronik]

Why is it every time Matt suggests something, it costs a million dollars?

Hate.

 

[4Mica]

Originally Posted by Southern-Nupe

Denimdestroyedmylife,

I feel it more or less depends on your needs. As of right now, I own both a gas and charcoal grill. When speaking of quick grilling needs for the family, i.e. steaks, burgers, pork-chops, vegetables, etc....I prefer the convenience of the gas. If I'm choosing to make ribs or brisket, I'm more inclined to use the charcoal grill.

Maybe it's a psychological thing, but I too agree about the flavor charcoal or wood (especially mesquite) invokes.

This is what I do, also. It usually works out that the gas grill gets used during the week and the charcoal grill on the weekend.

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

+1

that big green egg (medium) is calling me using all three names