(Part 2) Best outdoor grills according to redditors

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FUCK overpriced bullshit "steakhouses." They serve CRAP steaks, and charge WAY too much for it.
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So in the same vein as the "do it yourself sangria" here's what you need to do:

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1. Get a grill -- not a gurl -- a G-R-I-L-L.
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And NOT one of those HUGE mofos -- you're not some dipshit (in debt up to his eyeballs) Stanley Johnson trying to impress the block party, or hide behind and apron grilling burgers & hotdogs for a some stupid kid's birthday party -- you're a MAN, who wants to grill a STEAK (just one) for himself.

Ergo you don't even need a grill that has "legs" -- just go get some cheapy little portable tabletop grill -- they make charcoal ones, and propane gas models, and various little electric ones -- buy one in the springtime or early summer at some Walmart or Target or HomeDepot and you can probably pick it up for $20. (Especially around memorial day, father's day, fouth of july, etc).

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Personally I prefer the electric (I have a "hibachi" style they no longer make but they are ALL just an electric heater element under a metal grill) -- YES charcoal can give you a better taste (especially with Mesquite), but it's too much of a royal pain in the ass to prep & heat up & then afterward wait for the coals to burn out, the unit to cool down & clean up after... for ONE steak. Electric is quick, clean & simple. Some people like the "gas" ones so whatever (though to my mind, BLECH!)

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2. Get to know your local BUTCHER shop -- or at least some grocery store with a decent "meat counter" -- learn when the "specials/sales" are on.
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Then, for the SAME price (or less) as you're likely to have paid for just ONE steak at the steakhouse (much less a steak AND a picther of Sangria or beer or whatever) -- you're going to be able to buy a COUPLE (2 or 3 or 4) of the BEST, nicest marbeled Ribeye, or NY Sirloin Strip, or Porterhouse, or T-Bone or whatever your favorite "cut" is.

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Bring those suckers home, and learn how to cook them the way YOU like -- generally a good cut of steak won't need much of ANYTHING (little seasoning salt & that's about it) -- but if you want to try marinades, or whatever, go right ahead (remember you're getting MULTIPLE steak dinners here for what you USED to pay for just ONE). Typically all you need to do is preheat the grill for a minute or two (electric here) toss the steak on for about 4 to 10 minutes on the first side, flip and another 3 to 9 minutes on the reverse (how long depends on the thickness of the meat & how "done" you want it short for thin and/or "rare" steaks, longer for thicker or "well done".)

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3. The REST of the meal is even easier. And just as cheap.
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Buy a bag (3lbs, 5lbs, 10lbs) of Idaho or other raw potatoes. Baked potatoes are EASY, just ~4 to 5 minutes in a typical microwave (add some butter, or sour cream and you're good to go); Texas Toast can be bought from a freezer section, or you can just make regular toast in a toaster & slab some butter on it (toss it on the grill for 15 to 30 seconds after the steak is done {and set aside to "rest" for a minute, foil wrap to keep warm}.

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Hell, you can even add other things -- yams or sweet potatoes instead of baked (make same way) or short "corn on the cob," etc -- all equally cheap, easy to make (grill, oven or microwave) and things that can store in the fridge/freezer (either uncooked OR as leftovers to reheat).

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4. ENJOY YOUR "REWARD" MEALS, minus the bullshit.
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Yeah it takes a bit of "Planning" but since you're doing this as a personal motivational "REWARD" -- well, it sounds like a bit of both anticipation and maybe even some "Ritual" wouldn't be out of order -- in fact it's probably going to make your mouth water,* and make those steaks taste even BETTER, it's called:

A-N-T-I-C-I-P-A-T-I-O-N
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^* ^Dammit, ^now ^I ^want ^a ^steak... ^again ^...tonight!

No, THIS is the best Grill

I spend $35k a year with Amazon and you are simply wrong. If the item is out of stock or not logistically local it will not deliver in 1-2 days. Common sense would tell you that some items will run out of stock, you think they guarantee 2 day on things they don't have?

Example: https://www.amazon.com/GreenLighting-Modern-Design-Solar-Powered/dp/B07M9YCTB4/ref=mp_s_a_1_30?keywords=Fence+post&qid=1565910778&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-30

FBA and 3 days to deliver.

https://www.amazon.com/Blackstone-Outdoor-Grill-Griddle-Station/dp/B078HFRNPQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=Grill&qid=1565954345&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-9

6 days, Sold and shipped by Amazon

Would you like me to keep going?

If you want a good amount of smoke, I'd suggest picking up a smoke tube. Something like: https://www.amazon.com/Pellet-Smoker-Tube-Stainless-Generator/dp/B07JGVBKN3

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Ever since getting that, mine works just like I had hoped. It's kind of a bitch to clean, but mostly bc I don't have a shop vac to get the ash out of the crucible. Traegar's app has a lot of good, easy to reproduce recipes.

I bore a hole into the back of the box and put the hose from my smoking gun into it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRSLS36/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_2.IBCb041DQ05

The one I've been looking into

https://www.amazon.com/Mycritee-Hexagonal-Stainless-Grilling-Included/dp/B07CSWPKL2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=my+smoke+tube&qid=1566862144&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I think that is a yakitori grill (which is a type not a brand)

There are many brands and you can even buy them from amazon.com. For example:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0161BGMEY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484443243&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=yakitori&dpPl=1&dpID=41fraRdQ3wL&ref=plSrch

And:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003601SRA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484443243&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=yakitori&dpPl=1&dpID=41EknroyqPL&ref=plSrch

Since you already have a kamado (probably the best most versatile type of grill around) and you just want a gas grill for a quick sear I would suggest you look at a Solarire Everywhere Infrared burner grill - http://www.amazon.com/Solaire-Everywhere-Portable-Infrared-Grill/dp/B003UNTIG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427224586&sr=1-1&keywords=solaire+everywhere


It will run off a 1 pound gas bottle or a big propane tank (with an adapter hose). It can literally be as hot as the sun in just a few minutes. Very portable. Only downside is that it is a bit over yoour budget - it’s closer to $300.

Personally, I don’t really think most gas grills are really any quicker to get up to heat than many charcoal grills.

I do this same dish about every other week, but I do mine in a stove top smoker

It takes about 40 minutes and comes out perfectly every time. Doesn't get much easier than this!

Cold smoking is the cheapest easiest thing to do. I have a cardboard box with some metal cake cooling racks in it and one of these at the bottom https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y2HCB8V/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_86_of_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CRZX6M8C6D6E083AXR4F

It's so easy and the results are great. Do some cheese, nuts and garlic at the same time.

looks like something weird happened to your link, it wasn't working for me. This one should work for folks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRSLS36

Thanks btw :) As others have said, this presentation is amazing! I think this clip alone has convinced me to buy this.

I've used both dubs and etymotics for earplugs and prefer etymotics because they are more comfortable.

I like decorating my campsite with tapestries they give your campsite a nice look :)

I also bring an inflatable lazy air bag to lounge in. Can be used at campsite or take it with you to the stages and can chill in it. I love mine and people always want to sit in it!

I bring a portable lantern and fan and this one combines the two so it's great you can see it here.

We all gotta eat so I bring a small propane gas grill. This one is affordable.

A portable charger is a must have.

For drinks, I like to pour it in my disco ball cup. It's a fun way to drink and I always get compliments on it!

Somone asked this question last week, (Not sure if it was on here) but since space isn't an issue while car camping usually, I'd recommend a Weber Q1000 series grill. I personally use it as my main grill at home for my wife and I, but it can easily have enough room for a family of 5 or 6. Runs of those little green coleman bottles OR you can get an adapter to run it off a big tank.

Kinda pricey but in the long run it's a much better investment not only for camping, but doing a BBQ at a park or over at someones house as an auxiliary grill.
Shop around for them as they have deals on them from time to time.

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-51060001-Q1200-Liquid-Propane/dp/B00FGEHG6Q

It is an add on. It can be used for cold smoking or just to have longer, unattended smoke. It also gives you more degrees of temp since the element in the smoker isn't heating the chips and you don't have to keep putting cold stuff in it. NOt huge, maybe 10 more degrees.

Good morning, so dont get the weber q if you are trying to cook beef products between Pittsburgh rare to medium. weber q hits like 450 brand new with lid down.

http://www.amazon.com/Solaire-Everywhere-Portable-Infrared-Grill/dp/B003UNTIG6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1462712846&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=solair+everwhere

notice there is no room to close the grills lid and stimulate convection cooking like the weber products. so you wont be bakin your ny strip. grill each side and remove from heat. grilling a ny strip to med rare, warm center, 6 to 8 minutes total grilling time. body has same grade of stainless as lynx, alfresco, fire magic. body will not breakdown just chillin on the environment. when ceramic ir burner inevitably breaks, order a new burner and pop it in the unit.

once you get used to real infrared, not fake charbroil ir mismarketed, as reak ir. its fake. sst burner offset from grill cavity with concave pan above it. sst gets really hot it turns red. thats not ir, just really hot metal.

This looks intense, and by intense I mean awesome. Can you only use the pucks though or is it possible just to throw lump or chips in on the side? I guess if I'm smoking infrequently the price of the pucks wont matter much, but otherwise it seems like how Keurig coffeemakers compare to your run of the mill basket coffeemaker

smoker tube

Z Grills

Pit Boss Pro Series or GMG is good in my opinion. Pit Boss have a big product announcement on September 1st though so I'd wait.

Cuisinart also doesn't make OR design their own grills. In fact the model you're talking about is a rebranded ZGrills ZPG-450A: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4JD85M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ggexDbVGEZDFA

I usually like Lodge, but that looks unwieldy. This cast iron hibachi is 1/3 the cost and looks better designed.

First, get yourself a portable grill that you can learn the heat characteristics of and continue to get better on. My grandfather first showed me how to grill on a hibachi grill. Hopefully you have room for something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Marsh-Allen-30052AMZ-Products-Charcoal/dp/B00D10RROS .

Public grills are ok, but they are not what you want to use if you are getting into this on a consistent basis and want to improve. You could benefit from something consistent.

How to grill? Check out amazingribs.com for grilling information.

Without a lid, smoking will be a challenge. I'd suggest the smokey joe from Weber if this is your goal. And don't stop at smoking meats, smoke spices too.

I smoke meats on my full size weber grill. Smoking them on a smokey joe is possible, but the heat control/consistency might be a challenge.

Looks like you’ll need something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXDR4QH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xCtUBb7GNDS6Z


I’d suggest getting a couple pipe wrenches so you can safely remove that quick connect and attach a size converter that’ll fit your grill.

So if I'm understanding correctly I need to remove the quick connect that's currently attached and install a 3/8 in x 1-1/2 in black iron pipe nipple which will attach to the quick connect that came with the hose? Something like what the other guy posted https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXDR4QH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xCtUBb7GNDS6Z

My parents bought me this one for Christmas last year. I use it all the time to cook for myself and my fiance. It's simply amazing, don't let the pricetag scare you, its 100% worth it. Trust me, you wont be disappointed. It changed my life haha.

Weber Q1200
https://www.amazon.com/Weber-51060001-Q1200-Liquid-Propane/dp/B00FGEHG6Q

Masterbuilt MB20100112 Slow Smoker Kit, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KGP5BX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6Pi7CbZYAWM7E

I'm going to chime in here, even though I do not have a WSM. I thought about buying one because of all the praise and recommendations, but I just could not justify the cost of a new one (and there were no used ones anywhere near me in the newspaper or on Craig's List).

I found this Fornetto smoker at Lowe's. I thought it had a much better design with the two-piece barrel. They had this on display right next to an 18" WSM, so I was able to open them both up and compare construction. This Fornetto is really well made, and the doors come with pre-installed gaskets. For a bullet-type smoker that costs $150 less than the 18" WSM, it appears to be a decent alternative. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fornetto-Basso-45-28-in-H-x-20-28-in-W-389-36-sq-in-Black-Charcoal-Vertical-Smoker/1000714230

Ultimately, I ended up buying a Dyna-glo 36" vertical charcoal smoker. I'm older, and I did not cherish the thought of having to remove lids and/or barrel sections to get at the meat and charcoal basket. That's why I chose the 2-door cabinet style. There's only two of us at home, so this smoker holds all the food we can throw at it at one time, with room left over. And it's $80 cheaper than even the smallest 14" WSM. https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-DGX780BDC-D-Vertical-Charcoal-Smoker/dp/B010759GCU

I used to have a Weber kettle, but switched to gas grills many, many, many years ago. I wasn't sure I wanted to start dealing with charcoal and wood again, but I figured it was the best way to impart smoke flavor. Compared to propane, charcoal is a bit inconvenient but ultimately worth the trouble for the increased flavor.

Everything I discovered while researching smokers indicated that the WSM is a fantastic smoker, so you probably can't go wrong if that is what you ultimately end up buying. Good luck and Happy Smoking.

I am sorry you don't have one yet

Here is the one I have, and its not crazy expensive like most of them.

14 hour smoke.

Scored the fat side and did a dry brine, both sides, for ~10 hours, just sat on the counter, with liberal fresh ground salt and cracked pepper.

Rub: Fresh cracked pepper, mesquite, honey aleppo pepper, honey garlic, fresh cracked salt, shallots, brown bourbon sugar, smoked paprika.

Started at 2:30am which is why I wasn't able to get pre-pictures, or even add the the apples. I was going to score and add apples slices along the bottom. Honestly don't know if it would have worked the way I thought.

Charcoal: Cowboy hardwood lump charcoal.

Smoke: Applewood chunks soaked in water.

Temp: hovered around 200-250. The built-in thermometer isn't super accurate but ballpark was there. Also used a thermopro wireless thermometer for the meat. CRAZY helpful. Could be inside doing other stuff and keep an eye on the temp. Just changed the coals when the temp bottoms out/falls a degree. it actually hit 190 when we went to the bar for a beer (I had heaped the pan with charcoal prior to leaving). We were on the last ~5 degrees.


Mods: I have a fan on each of the lower vents blowing in to keep the temp high. Aftermarket coal pan that rests on two bricks to keep the coals at "fan" level.

Looking at buying a Dyna-glo offset vertical char smoker to replace my shit-version of this. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

P.S. - Might buy some thermo tape to fix the leaks in the meantime. Any brands would also be appreciate.

Why is it dumb? I have been working in product development for two years, and I'm genuinely curious. I've seen some pretty dumb things at the International Housewares Show the past two years. Examples include:

• A grill cleaning robot
  
• wifi egg tracker
  
  

Spend the money and get one of these. Weber Kettle with a propane burner underneath. It's the best of both worlds. Saves you time when lighting the grill and gives you the satisfaction of cooking over charcoal.

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-15502001-Performer-Charcoal-22-Inch/dp/B00N634VD0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468505247&sr=8-1&keywords=weber+performer+deluxe

Well, I have no idea what your price point is, but there are a couple really nice options that I have my eye on:

A nice 'Cold Smoker' will allow him to smoke cheese, salt, or anything else that might melt if too much heat hits it.

How about a wireless thermometer (definitely need a wireless one, not blue tooth) so he can keep watch on his grill from inside

Maybe a real nice skewer set with an elevated cooking system?

or maybe a portable smoker so he can tailgate?

OR.... how about a new Grill with all the works?

The options are limitless

[This] (https://www.amazon.com/Indoor-Outdoor-Stovetop-Smoker-Stainless/dp/B01N1Q9CID/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527277537&sr=8-1&keywords=cameron%27s+smoker) is one option. When I lived in an apartment I would sear meat and finish it on the stovetop smoker. Not pitmaster style, but it gets the job done.

Charcoal grill, uses Coleman fuel to light the coals. Love this grill.

Weber 15502001 Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Copper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N634VD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9-09AbJ9FPT61

That makes a lot of sense with the sand for the briquettes. I agree that six hours is short but I have a very basic beginner smoker with very thin walls. I am hoping to get the 18in WSM within the next few months. Also the basket/tray that holds the charcoal is really small and on longer cooks I have to dispose of ash before adding more fuel. The basket probably holds about a chimney and a half of lump or briquettes. Small enough to be constantly irritating.

This is the crap smoker I am dealing with now.. https://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-20060516-Vertical-Charcoal-Smoker/dp/B01FJVSW7M

If you're a beginner, then I recommend you get something like this or like his if you want the propane kind. DO NOT GET ELECTRIC.

After that, it's just all about meat temp, so make sure you get yourself a good portable meat thermometer. I recommend this guy. It'll give you the most bang for your buck.

After that, it's all about temperature, getting that brisket up to the right temp can take anywhere from 8-12 hours, depending on the cut. You can good recipes for rub and methods, but IMO, they'll always come out great, provided you get it to the right temp and slice it properly.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret, smoking meat is something that looks incredibly complicated, but is in fact pretty damn easy. And it's an easy way to impress friends and family.

Other things you'll likely eventually want, but can get away without are some pit gloves a good long knife and a huge cutting board, if you don't have one.

Found one!

https://www.amazon.com/Party-Griller-Stainless-Steel-Charcoal/dp/B0161BGMEY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496213041&sr=8-3&keywords=charcoal+kebab+grill

What would you recommend for entry level charcoal smokers?

Been looking at https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-DGX780BDC-D-Vertical-Charcoal-Smoker/dp/B010759GCU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=dynaglo+smoker&qid=1574725916&sr=8-6

My price point is sub $300. New to smoking (fire pit cooking atm) and Im moving across state soon so I'm trying to shy away from an expensive option until I get where I'm going.