Which Charcoal Grill

jcbcpa

I have a weber that i use for pork chops, hamburgers, shrimp, chicken breasts. I use my egg for boston butt, ribs, brisket and whole chicken and chicken quarters. Also fish on egg. 

Slough

Weber

Mud Ranger

I have 2 large BGE's and a smaller Egg called a Mini Max.  Those PK's look interesting as well as the huge Weber.

silverg

I always forget about the PK when these discussions come up as ours is at the in-laws beach house.  Definitely should be looked at for charcoal briquette use.

aqua-holic

Primo XL Oval and you’ll be set for years! Just sayn 

Finfinder

Traeger 

Gardawg

Wood gives a better taste …

frank

That thing is beautiful

PROFINITY

Big Green Egg. I have used Weber for years until I bought my first BGE. These are fantastic for a grill and smoking food. 

conchydong

There are many fantastic and expensive grills available. The OP stated he would prefer to keep it under $300.00.
You cannot drive a Rolls on a Chevy budget. The Weber would satisfy his needs and he can still afford to buy an aftermarket smoker kit and a cast iron searing grate.

Gardawg

This one is the one you're looking for 

right price and durable




https://www.chargriller.com/collections/kamado-grills

mplspug

It's ok Conchydong, if it helps others looking for more high end options, it's all good.  

I'll probably go with the Weber, can't go wrong there.  I hope I can fit some cast iron grates in there.

By the way, my second drip pan rusted out on my Dyna Glo.  Unless a cookie sheet pan will fit in there, I'm done grilling for a while.  Stay away from Dyna-Glo.  

surfman

Just keep it out of the rain and it will last for years, by the way in need an old weber with the legs rusted out for my urban fire pit, if anyone has one they are tossing out.

mplspug

The new house has a back door on the garage and we plan on getting a shed too, so the new ones will be kept out of the elements.  

I'd think a drip pan would be better built though.  It going to rust from the drippings and droppings. 

Gardawg

Cheap

capt louie

I have an Acorn with a cover. Pretty solid set up and cast iron grates. Smokes well also.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Char-Griller-AKORN-20-in-Kamado-Charcoal-Grill/3609214?cm_mmc=SCE_BINGPLA_ONLY-_-SeasonalOutdoorLiving-_-Grills-_-3609214:Char-Griller&CAWELAID=&kpid=3609214&CAGPSPN=pla{ifdyn:dyn}&k_clickID=2d5b9650-25af-472f-b1d0-ae5f37e2c7c7&msclkid=bc21a588502310e42873fecb06b9ff30

Soda Popinski

I always wondered how well the Akorns stacked up to the BGEs. 

mplspug

That Acorn is interesting.  I watched the video though, and that meat did not look like it was cooking very well.  LOL, seriously check it out.  You'd think they'd make sure the meat looked like it was cooking well.  I am sure the grill does better than that, it's just kind of funny to watch.

I'd be concerned about area with that, because after I get the gas grill I want the charcoal grill o have a large area for when people visit.  I am still going to check that Acorn out.

frank

mplspug said:

The new house has a back door on the garage and we plan on getting a shed too, so the new ones will be kept out of the elements.  

I'd think a drip pan would be better built though.  It going to rust from the drippings and droppings. 

The kettle won't rust, but the ash sweeper will even using drip pans 
has to be replaced every ten years or so 

snipes27

I am going to say the Char Griller Akorn as well... Just picked one up this weekend. WalMart has them the cheapest at $288.. Got that, 30lb bag of lump hardwood and firestarters for like $315 out the door... 

Set up was easy, through some wings on yesterday and couldn't be happier... Very little charcoal needed, and the fire roars on that thing and it stays hot forever... haha.

Cyclist

Price: $59.99
% Made In The USA: 100%*

% Of US Components In This Product: 85%*

Aussie Walk a bout.

ferris1248

Cyclist said:

Price: $59.99
% Made In The USA: 100%*

% Of US Components In This Product: 85%*

Aussie Walk a bout.

That will last about 18 months.

$40.00 more will get you this. One of mine is over 10 years old and still going strong.

Cyclist

ferris1248 said:

Cyclist said:

Price: $59.99
% Made In The USA: 100%*

% Of US Components In This Product: 85%*

Aussie Walk a bout.

That will last about 18 months.

$40.00 more will get you this.

Have had two for a decade or more. The ash pan rusted though. Keep em dry.

conchydong

Anyone remember these? Perfect for a couple steaks or burgers on the cheap.