Gas Grills?

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
You'll also never need the side burner. At least everyone I know that has one has never used it. I usually set my beer on mine.

I use mine all the time for corn on the cob. Nothing worse than having all that steam in the kitchen on a hot summer day.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
I use mine all the time for corn on the cob. Nothing worse than having all that steam in the kitchen on a hot summer day.

How do you grill your cobs? I just tried grilled corn for the first time this weekend (I didn't grill it), and it just didn't work. The corn was the stickiest mush that I've ever eaten (think the consistancy of chewy molasis). It was almost unedible. Sure, it tasted great, but I would need to floss after every bite. Was it over-cooked?

After years of hearing of this treat, I was really looking forward to it. I don't want to be disappointed again.

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: DrPizza
I use mine all the time for corn on the cob. Nothing worse than having all that steam in the kitchen on a hot summer day.

How do you grill your cobs? I just tried grilled corn for the first time this weekend (I didn't grill it), and it just didn't work. The corn was the stickiest mush that I've ever eaten (think the consistancy of chewy molasis). It was almost unedible. Sure, it tasted great, but I would need to floss after every bite. Was it over-cooked?

After years of hearing of this treat, I was really looking forward to it. I don't want to be disappointed again.

I think the sideburner is more like a stove burner and if he is avoiding steam he is still boiling his corn.

I toss my corn on indirect heat either in their husk or stripped and wrapped in foil. Turns out perfect every time, sometimes gets a little burned in spots. Try it for yourself, whoever grilled the corn you had was doing it wrong.

 

[elektrolokomotive]

I've had the same Weber Genesis "B" for 8 years. I even moved it from Chicago to Seattle with me. Never had to replace any grates/burners/ignitors, and it doesn't look like I'll need to any time soon. The grates on mine are stainless steel. I'm pretty religious about keeping it convered when I'm not using it. especially in the late fall/winter.

 

[Modelworks]

Weber for gas

If you want a real grill and you got a friend who can weld ?
Take an old 55gal oil drum, cut it in two lengthwise and hinge it at the back.
Great grill and hey, your recycling !

 

[SoulAssassin]

Another vote for Weber especially in the price range you are talking about...if you were talking $200 or so I would say Char-Broil but above that go Weber. Love mine, never had a problem...it has actually started every single time I've pushed the ignition on the first try.

 

[richardycc]

definitely weber, my 6yrs old weber caught on fire recently, called weber on Satursday, and they shipped me all new parts to pretty much rebuild my whole grill.

 

[spidey07]

I got a vermont casting one for like 650. Great grill - quality cast iron grates, burners are top notch, very good heat control and it has no problem getting to 800 degrees if I want to.

 

[Kaido]

Traeger gives you the best of both worlds:

http://www.traegergrills.com/

Wood pellets + electric hopper/ignitor - gives you better-than-charcoal flavor with instant-on functionality (note that these aren't the same pellets that are used for wood pellet stoves; those have chemicals in them!)

 

[Auric]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
You'll also never need the side burner. At least everyone I know that has one has never used it. I usually set my beer on mine.

They are a bit gimmicky but I have made use of 'em during the winter when not even arsed to grill -particularly to avoid stinking the place out.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
I use mine all the time for corn on the cob. Nothing worse than having all that steam in the kitchen on a hot summer day.

Propane fired turkey fryer (the large 250mbh burner style) will do corn FAST! Also good for steaming crabs.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: sjwaste
I saw the performer in store. Considering that, but it uses those small propane cylinders and says each will give you ten lights. Considering whenever I've had a grill in the past (basically, when I lived with my parents), I would use it 3x a week, that's going to get expensive fast. I suppose I could use a chimney starter for myself, and save the propane ignition for my fiancee when she wants to use it. I dunno. I think overall, the gas grill is going to be more convenient. I may just save the charcoal for the smoker.

I appreciate everyone's help and input!

The previous version of the Performer was able to use a full-size cylinder, which was quite nice. I believe that Coleman makes an adapter that will allow the use of a bulk cylinder on items using the smaller tanks, which may be an option for you, but that gets into jerry-rigging.

As I've said though, you really can't beat the Genesis for gas grills.

Regarding corn: Soak it in saltwater for at least two hours before grilling. And grill it in the husks. Mushy corn is usually indicative that the ears were too "old". That is, they were harvested too late. You want to make sure that the kernels are as small as possible for the best corn.

ZV

 

[sjwaste]

Hmm, so I came across this:

http://www.amazon.com/Vermont-...tisserie/dp/B000WNVLUI

Any idea why it's so much less than the other 5 burner models from VC?

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: Auric

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
You'll also never need the side burner. At least everyone I know that has one has never used it. I usually set my beer on mine.

They are a bit gimmicky but I have made use of 'em during the winter when not even arsed to grill -particularly to avoid stinking the place out.

That's my thinking for the side burner as well. I already get yelled at when I smoke out the kitchen, living room, and dining room searing a steak on the stove

Actually, it's well warranted, it's hard to get rid of all that smoke!

 

[idiotekniQues]

id rather have more room on the grill itself than a side burner.

 

[Mr Pickles]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Weber hands down are some of the best gas grills you can buy.