Need to find a grill for father's day

[BKLounger]

So last christmas me and my mom broke down and got my dad this awesome gas grill. Needless to say the guy still likes the taste of charcoal better so now i need to find him a good charcoal grill. I am looking in the $100-$200 dollar range. I heard weber is a good brand for charcoal grills. Any other suggestions?

 

[iamwiz82]

just a grill or smoker too?

 

[BKLounger]

just a grill.

 

[Chryso]

Weber Weber Weber Weber Weber

 

[Soapy Bones]

The Weber performer line is really nice because you dont have to use lighter fluid and matches. many people on here have them but you wont find it for less than $299. It uses a small propane tank to heat the coals and then you shut that off and use the charcoal to cook. If i had the space for it that's what I'd get. They also have the standard kettle style grills that you can get for under $200 depending on what size and series they are. ACE hardwares should probably have most in stock.

 

[KMc]

Originally posted by: Chryso
Weber Weber Weber Weber Weber

Oh, and I hear Weber is good too.

 

[broon]

This Weber or this one if you don't want to spend as much. I have the second one and it's one of the best.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Find the thread in Hot Deals with the Lowes and HD 10% off coupons to save a few bucks.

 

[pontifex]

Grills 1

Grills 2

 

[jhayx7]

Weber!

I had one of their standard grills and it was very awesome. Very easy to find parts for if something breaks as well.

 

[MisterJackson]

Originally posted by: pontifex
Grills 1

Grills 2

Wow, no one saw THAT coming. You're truly ahead of your time my friend (by friend I mean enemy).

 

[Lalakai]

good charcoal grills:
- adjustable grates for the charcoal grill so that you can raise or lower the elevation of the charcoal
- a warming tray above the main grill rack
- dust collector for the charcoal as it burns away
- a utensil/utility rack on the side, where you can set "stuff"
- large wheels on legs, to move the unit easier

"Cadillac" options:
- exterior heat gauge (only rookies will admit to needing 'em )
- a "roll" cage that allows you to just slide the top to the side of the grill
- rotissary unit

I'm the same way; much prefer cooking with charcoal. Takes longer and you need to learn how to cook with it, but the flavor seems better. And it definitely makes the supporting liquid beverages taste better, when consumed while cooking over charcoal.

ps to score some major brownie points, try and locate the industrial grade cooking utensils. I found a set of stainless steel in a solid wooden carrying case, and the utensils must be 6 gauge steel. My dad loves it and takes it with him when he cooks at the Lions Club or does the benefit cooks.

 

[LeiZaK]

How about a Weber?

 

[Howard]

Something with a cast iron grill. Porcelain-coated cast iron needs less maintenance, but isn't non-stick like cast iron is.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I don't think anyone has mentioned it yet. But a Weber is a good choice!!!

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson

Originally posted by: pontifex
Grills 1

Grills 2

Wow, no one saw THAT coming. You're truly ahead of your time my friend (by friend I mean enemy).

:roll:

 

[SlowSpyder]

http://www.chargriller.com/

I have one of these and love it. Cast iron grates, huge cooking surface, lots of options. Just another option worth looking at. You can grill, sear, smoke, rotesorie, etc.

 

[vrbaba]

wow...perfect timing for this thread. i need one for the same exact reason.

I like Weber. Also, charcoal grill as everyone seems to say it tastes better.

 

[halik]

here

 

[Chryso]

Originally posted by: lather164
The Weber performer line is really nice because you dont have to use lighter fluid...

You don't have to use lighter fluid with any grill if you use one of these.