Looking for a good model bbq grill.

[Podunkadunk]

With Independence Day just around the corner, my wife and I are going to be having some family and friends over for some food, julips and good conversation.

I'm looking for a good bbq grill that won't rust away, or at least wont' rust away in the next several years. It will be stored/used on the back deck, which isn't covered and used/abused like a sweatshop worker. You guys own one worth mentioning?

Price under 1k.

Any ideas?

"Preciate the counsel.

Podunk

 

[Skyco]

Used to go through grilles every few years. I now have a Weber which has held up extremely well and has been running longer than any other grille I've ever had. Yes it did cost more but proportionally speaking it is cheaper in the long run.
I really like the cast iron cooking grates. I will never own another grille with chrome plated or porcelain coated cooking grates, they just don't last.

 

[scgargoyle]

I'm assuming at that price you want a gas grille? I'm a bit of a charcoal snob myself, although I did finally let a gas grille share the patio. For charcoal, nothing beats a Weber, except the very expensive Big Green Egg. For gas, I would think any of the better stainless steel ones would last. Look for weak links, like a stainless steel grille with painted steel legs or something.

 

[Bird]

I'm not sure you gave us enough information for us to make valid recommendations. Do you want gas or charcoal? As mentioned above, I'm guessing LPG. For your budget, you should be able to get a good one. Personally, I now have the Big Easy by Char-Broil that came from Home Depot just over 4 years ago for $259 plus tax. It's cast metal that isn't going to rust out, 3 burners, plus the 4th side burner for the pot of beans. Mine is in the breezeway so it's out of the weather except for a blowing rain from the south. However, I also have canvas cover for it that also came from Home Depot. I have it more to keep the grill clean and free from dust than from the weather, but I'd recommend such a cover for you if yours will be out in the weather.

 

[deputyrpa]

If you want a serious, no frills, last-a-lifetime stainless steel grill that can do everything, try a Holstein. They cost about $1000, but they have years of experience into it as they build large commercial units. I bought one a few years ago. Stays outside in all year, and we use it year-round. It weighs over 200#, just to give you an idea of how it's built. It won't win a beauty contest, but it's a worry-free unit. My previous grill was a Ducane, and this one will be the last one I buy. The thing's a tank.

Check them out: Home / Commercial Barbeque Grills - Mobile Grill, Smokers, Concession Trailers, Pig Roaster & Corn Roasters

No- I am not affiliated with them, I'm just an over-researching buyer.

 

[Podunkadunk]

Yeah, guess I should have been more specific, but thought the price ceiling I mentioned would have ruled out anything for the back deck that I'd have to build a fire under.

I like charcoal flavoring, but just don't have the time for one. I'd rather go out, pop a coldie, throw on a slab, sear it on both sides, knock it's horns off, eat what I can when it runs by and ride home what I don't.

Seriously, I want stainless everything, internal and external. I'd like a side burner whether infrared or regular flame.

Of course propane.

As long as it'll fit in the back of my "yota for the ride home...I'm game.

I really like the Holstein grill. It is a hoss. Right down my alley. Gonna check Monday to see what the cost is for shipping. Thanks DeputyPa for the tip.

However, I'm not sold on anything yet. Keep those recommendations coming...I 'preciate it.

Podunk

 

[CurlyDave]

For gas, I would think any of the better stainless steel ones would last. Look for weak links, like a stainless steel grille with painted steel legs or something.

We had a very expensive Coleman gas grill a few years ago that was such a piece of caca that we sent its miserable carcas to the dump.

The single most glaring problem was that the plastic knobs which controlled the flame under the grill did not have metal inserts where they gripped the shaft of the gas control valve. The metal parts of the gas valves (there were three of them) got hot, and after an hour or so the plastic knob would melt and spin uselessly on the shaft.

Coleman sent me many new sets of knobs, but they were all the same design and all failed the same way. The worst part of the problem is that the markings to show high-lo, and all the intermediate settings were on the knob instead of on the metal plate behind the knob, so I couldn't even replace the knobs with something of higher quality.

 

[gfd_703]

Check out the Holland Grill. They have lifetime cast burners and come in both black painted and stainless. I have had one for over 15 years and when it wears out I will get another one just like it. ( if it ever does)It has sat outside every day of its life and we cook on it at least 4 and sometimes 7 times a week. It will not flame up no matter what you do. It does not cook fast so you may want 2 cold ones while it cooks. It is the best money I ever spent and with your budget you can invite us over for steaks when you get it.

 

[Ronbo]

Go to Lowes with your magnet. It will stick to many of the "Stainless" grills. I spent $800 on a grill and the company authorized Lowes to replace it for free with a new model when I had complaints. I am very happy. In is Jinair. I have a seering burner, large storage under neith. I added a hose so my tank sits outside now and I have a larger tank. Do not use the Blue Rhino tanks that Loes and Home Depot sells. They do not work well with many grills, something about a safety valve in the that reduces the pressure too much.

Do a google search for barbque forum and you will find out lots of information including how to pimp your grill.

Ron

 

[anojones]

I agree with the Weber plan, you can get a stainless E-320 (ES-320?) which has a side burner, comes in a choice of colors and will last a long time. It gets great reviews, and I think Consumer Reports rated it top as well. I have always been a charcoal snob, and have a ceramic smoker similar to the Big Green Egg (www.kamado.com). I love it for low and slow, but we borrowed a gas grill for a get toghether and the convience can't be beat- it's not the right tool for true low and slow BBQ but it's great for a steak, burgers or dogs. I have a new Weber on order and look forward to using some gas this summer.