NRR-Are Webber grills worth the money

You can get a nice Weber charcoal grill for around a hundred bucks and it's work every penny. Our family has been using the same one for years, we just replaced the grill a couple times.

Gas is for pussies and fat suburban losers.

qoaxe wrote:

You can get a nice Weber charcoal grill for around a hundred bucks and it's work every penny. Our family has been using the same one for years, we just replaced the grill a couple times.

Gas is for pussies and fat suburban losers.

Although I live in the suburbs and like to think I'm not fat, I agree with the rest. The Weber charcoal is reliable and cheap. Everything tastes better than on gas and you don't have to be the "gas grill guy" in the neighborhood. If you go gas, you'll have to invite your neighbors over for some wine tasting and croquet after the barbecue.

"Weber"

Bobby Flay wrote:

It's alot of money for a gril.

"a lot" "grill"

Whoops! wrote:

"Weber"

Bobby Flay wrote:

It's alot of money for a gril.

"a lot" "grill"

You may be the worst person on Earth.

I agree that charcoal is much better than gas. However, if you're just cooking some hotdogs for the kids or a few brats after work do you really want to fire up the charcoal grill for that? Chicken, ribs and steaks there's no contest, charcoal all the way.

Yes, it's worth it. If you try to save a few bucks you'll end up taking to the scrapyard in a couple years.

Yes, their charcoal grills are easily worth the money.

If you'd prefer to spend more, there's always the Big Green Egg, which will also function as a smoker:

http://www.biggreenegg.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Green-Egg-BGE-LHDA-Large/dp/B0000DJZQK

I believe its pronounced "vEEb -err"

Maybe he meant Webern, the 20th century twelve tone grills. Primarily of academic interest, nobody really likes 'em.

Charcoal is definately the way to go. I made the switch from gas to charcoal last summer. I did a lot of research on which grill to purchase, and I was disappointed by Weber's selection. Most of their grills do not have an attached shelf for the plate, nor do they have a hinged lid. I also did not like the small grilling surface, as I do a lot of indirect grilling. I ended up buying from a company called Char-Griller. Some of the accessories are cheaply made, but the grill surface is cast iron.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44754-000001646-2121&lpage=none

I also suggest you get a chimney starter. That way, you use newspaper to start the coals, not smelly lighter fluid.

Charcoal is a pain in the ass.

They used to be - the competition has caught up with a lower price. I have an old one and replace components via a web site for pretty cheap.

If I had to buy a new grill, I'd do as well for a lower price with something else.

Tek Jansen wrote:

Charcoal is definately the way to go. I made the switch from gas to charcoal last summer. I did a lot of research on which grill to purchase, and I was disappointed by Weber's selection. Most of their grills do not have an attached shelf for the plate, nor do they have a hinged lid. I also did not like the small grilling surface, as I do a lot of indirect grilling. I ended up buying from a company called Char-Griller. Some of the accessories are cheaply made, but the grill surface is cast iron.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44754-000001646-2121&lpage=none

I also suggest you get a chimney starter. That way, you use newspaper to start the coals, not smelly lighter fluid.

I've never had a problem with indirect grilling with a Weber and instead of a hinged lid there is a hook where the vent is so that's never a problem. That being said the Char-Griller is very good as there are others that are good and maybe better than the Weber...the Weber is just the most popular and gets the job done for me.

I agree with the chimney starter. I was skeptical when I first saw one but I haven't used starter fluid in years.

I've grilled all my life and was almost insulted when someone gave me The Barbecue Bible a few years ago...I don't agree with everything but it definitely kicked my skills up a notch.

I'm going to get one this Spring - every single person I ask swears by Weber, basically saying that you can find better looking grills, but can't beat the performance of Weber. I've had one of their charcoal round grills for a couple years, but agree with the guy that says charcoal is a pain in the ass. I also hate smelling like a coal mine after cooking too.

Charcoal isn't as easy as gas but it's not too difficult.

Fill your chimney lighter, stuff the bottom with newspaper, light and set in the middle of the grill. Go prep your meat (yes intended) and sides and in 20 minutes the charcoal is glowing. Pour on the grill and you're ready to go...piece of cake.

That being said I also use the gas grill for a quick chicken breast or dog but for backyard burgers, a good steak or ribs then charcoal is the only way to go.

I also received the BBQ Bible as a gift, and I love it. That's where I first got the idea to make my own BBQ sauce. I don't buy sauce at the store anymore.

Another reason I went with the Char-Griller is that there is an optional smoker attachment. God, I can't wait for summer to roll around...

goldy wrote:

Charcoal is a pain in the ass.

Not with the Weber Performer.

A "Hell Yes" from me. Buy some mesquite wood and grill steaks on it. About as good as it gets for me without having to pay someone to cook it for me.