Buying a new grill

[ISUFan22]

So, I'm not in the market, but was curious -- how much does it cost to get a natural gas line put in? That would be soooo convenient once we have a house.

We did it when building ours - so it was almost nothing.

It looks like there are diff. Genesis models. The more expensive seem to have the stove option. Is there an advantage to having the stove portion when I could just use my kitchen?

Advantage? Sure. Puts your cooking all in one spot. But I can tell you personally I rarely use it. I do like the sear station on that grill a lot though. A newer feature they added that I don't have.

 

[ruxCYtable]

Just dig a hole and put a grate over it. Only get a Weber grill if you hate money.

I used to think this way. Then I had three consecutive grills last 1-1/2 summers each so I finally broke down and bought a Weber. Worth every penny and I will never buy anything else.

 

[cyclone618]

I'm on my second Weber. I had the first one (Weber Genesis with LP) for 17 years then my wife bought me a Weber Summit (natural gas) for our anniversary a New Years ago. The natural gas is awesome and saves me a couple hundred bucks a year on LP tanks (I grill year around). I've only left it on all night once and was barely noticeable on the gas bill.
BTW, I also have a Traeger smoker and love it as well. It is best for slow cooking things like brisket, pulled pork, chicken, turkey, salmon, etc.

 

[mj4cy]

I think I'm going to get the Weber Genesis....didn't need the stove range on the right side and the next Weber style down looked much cheaper. Thanks for all the input! Can't wait to get it here.


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weber-Ge...Grill-in-Black-6511001/202520220#.UbvbWPlwemg

 

[Cyclonic1]

Just dig a hole and put a grate over it. Only get a Weber grill if you hate money.

I am kinda fond of money and bought a Weber Genesis (sp) 20+ years ago and it still works great. Would love to get that much bang for my $$ with everything I bought.

 

[urb1]

For 30+ years I used gas. Then 3 years ago I made the switch to charcoal. I never will go back to gas. The flavor is that much better grilling over lump charcoal........

Not only that, you can sit and relax with your first beer waiting for the coals to heat up. It took my wife forever to realize why I preferred charcoal.

The best investment I made was a charcoal chimney starter. Lights faster and more consistently than lighter fluid and without the smell. On the downside, that first beer has to go down a little quicker.

 

[MissouriCyclone]

If you want a very nice grill. Go with the Big Green Egg. One of the best purchases my Dad has ever made. You can smoke, grill or bake anything in it. They are expensive but well worth the money. Plus who needs gas when you can cook with charcoal.

 

[moebar]

If you want a very nice grill. Go with the Big Green Egg. One of the best purchases my Dad has ever made. You can smoke, grill or bake anything in it. They are expensive but well worth the money. Plus who needs gas when you can cook with charcoal.

Agree with the green egg...I have a gas, pellet, and the egg.
Each one has it's advantages, but if I had to settle with just one, it would be the Egg hands Down.
Only downside is the grilling surface is a little small

 

[bigsag]

Not only that, you can sit and relax with your first beer waiting for the coals to heat up. It took my wife forever to realize why I preferred charcoal.

It's a good thing my wife doesn't frequent CF. You DO KNOW that there are things that are best left unstated..........

 

[Frak]

If you want a very nice grill. Go with the Big Green Egg. One of the best purchases my Dad has ever made. You can smoke, grill or bake anything in it. They are expensive but well worth the money. Plus who needs gas when you can cook with charcoal.

Yeah, I'll swear by the Big Green Egg. Only a few parts will ever need to be replaced. But, if I were to invest in something new, it would probably be a Traeger. It's a lot easier to keep steady temps with gas while smoking.

 

[00clone]

Yeah, I'll swear by the Big Green Egg. Only a few parts will ever need to be replaced. But, if I were to invest in something new, it would probably be a Traeger. It's a lot easier to keep steady temps with gas while smoking.

Traeger is not a gas smoker....unless those were unrelated/adjacent sentences, then carry on.

 

[mramseyISU]

This is the one I want.

Brinkmann Smoke N' Grill 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill-810-1751-SC at The Home Depot

Kills two birds with one stone. I'd like a smoker but don't think I'd use it more than a handful times.

 

[ISUFan22]

I look at those smoke and grill combos remind me of many other product combos. They work, but with any combo - it's neither a great grill or a great smoker. But it does either one well/average.

 

[cdekovic]

Two words...Vermont Castings

 

[Wesley]

Weber Genesis. Read the reviews on Home Depot.com. All 5-stars (190+) reviews.

Weber Genesis E-330 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Copper-6532001 at The Home Depot


Also, Consumer Reports listed the top three gas grills as Weber Genesis, Brinkman, then a Charbroil. If you read through the reveiws of each on Home Depot's site you'll see the Weber is a clear winner.

As a side note, several of the Weber-Stephens family members are ISU alumni!

Really like my Weber Genesis. Tried two other cheaper types before this one.

 

[Jambalaya]

Go to Lowes. Same price as Menards or other places for a WEBER

Lowes assembled, delivered the new grill, and hauled MY OLD GRILL AWAY for no charge

I assembled my last Weber. ....Having Lowes assemble a grill for free won't affect your Man Cards.....

 

[Clonefan94]

Not only that, you can sit and relax with your first beer waiting for the coals to heat up. It took my wife forever to realize why I preferred charcoal.

It's a good thing my wife doesn't frequent CF. You DO KNOW that there are things that are best left unstated..........

for me, it's strictly the fact that I learned to cook on chargoal. I don't get gas grilling. I burn everything. I can feel my coals when I dump them out of the chimney and I know exactly how long to cook everything for desired doneness. It's one of those things where I am just set in my ways. I'm too afraid of switching, and then going back to charcoal, because that's all I've ever known.

The waiting for the coals to be ready, and watching them with a beer, that's one of those little perks in life that make it worth living.

 

[WhatMeWorry]

Weber

Plus buy it at American tv for 12-24 months same as cash. 25 bucks cheaper too.