Charcoal Grill, What To Buy

UpInFlames · Posted: May 12 2007 Post subject: Charcoal Grill, What To Buy

I'm looking to buy a small to medium size grill. My only requirements are that it is a quality grill and has cast iron grates. The rest is up you guys at the ring.Be gentle with me. Laughing

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Mike Lawry · Posted: May 13 2007 Post subject:

Im a Weber kettle fan, but they have stainless steel grates. Id go with a chargriller if you must have cast iron grates.

Heres a helpfull charcoal grill link.

http://bbq.about.com/od/charcoalgrills/tp/aatp062604a.htm

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BigOrson · Posted: May 13 2007 Post subject:

Not quite sure why you're attached to cast iron grates, but my Weber Performer has been a superior grill for both grilling and has stood in for my NB smoker for almost 2 years now with stellar results.

I've always balked at the price of a Weber before and have purchased cheaper grills that left me wanting. This time I got the Weber I wanted and it has not only outlasted the cheaper models (with no sign of giving it up yet), but the features have left me happy in any number of cooking situations.

Michael B · Posted: May 13 2007 Post subject:

You didn't mention price range, but:
BGE sells a cast iron grate for the large Egg.

I believe it will also fit the medium size Weber charcoal grill.

You can always buy the grill you like, regardless of the grate material, then buy a large grate for a gasser and cut it to fit.

https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/product1.asp?menu=logic&idProduct=3975

http://www.kitchenenvy.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=410

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_ol/103-9381069-0847054?url=search-alias%3Doutdoor&field-keywords=cast+iron+charcoal+grill

Big Tom · Posted: May 13 2007 Post subject:

The Weber kettles are hard to beat for value and performance.

They offer a variety of sizes and features to match most budgets or needs.

Why the desire for cast iron grates?
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UpInFlames · Posted: May 13 2007 Post subject:

Big Tom · Posted: May 14 2007 Post subject:

Understood.

I saw in a lowe's sale flyer in todays paper they have a couple of charcoal models on sale with cast grates.

I usually replace the cooking and charcoal grate on my 22" kettle every couple years for around $50.
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Michael B · Posted: May 14 2007 Post subject:

FairWeatherSmoker · Posted: May 16 2007 Post subject: Grill

I have a chargriller outlaw 24 X 36 that has cast iron grates & works as a smoker or grill depending on where you build the fire.

Lowe's has the smaller 30" version.

yndio · BBQ Fan Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 274