Let's Talk Grilling Again....

AVGWarhawk · 07-09-15, 02:03 PM

This year we needed a new grill. Most grills that passed over our deck became rusty hulks after one to two seasons. Off to the store to get yet another soon to be rusty hulk this year we tried something different. As of late there is a new kid on the block. He goes by the name, "Big Green Egg." He also has a big price tag. I will not pay $800.00 for one of these grills.

I will pay $300.00 for the Akorn:

Since purchasing this grill I have found a new love in grilling. I do not use gas anymore. I now use hardwood charcoal. It is a pleasure to cook with. The Akorn is also a pleasure to use. Keeping a consistent temp for hours is easily done. Something you want when cooking ribs. After the experience with this new grill I will not go back to the conventional open top gas grills.

Grill on.

Aktungbby · 07-09-15, 07:58 PM

Yours is more esthetically pleasing but I kept a stand-alone WEBER wedding gift going for 20 years till it croaked utterly; the wife and daughter got me this BBY with a little more work space and all the tools with propane start. Thrown in: the Grill Daddy for those clean ups

Already hosted my bother wedding reception picnic for 30 people with this baby!

Rockstar · 07-09-15, 09:18 PM

I've had this grill for three seasons now, a Char-Griller 3 propane burner. I made sure to season the grill before use, got a cover for it and not one problem with rust.

Grilled a some chicken breasts with fresh mango salsa today.

Wolferz · 07-10-15, 06:18 AM

All you need is fire and sticks for the hot dogs to keep your guests AKA moochers busy while you get baked in the basement.

But, but Wolferz, how do we grill these steaks?

BAH! I can't eat steak at present and I'm not gonna waste my money buyin em for anyone else.

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Jimbuna · 07-10-15, 08:18 AM

This looks similar to mine...

If the weather stays fine for a month or so I'll be after the bigger version...

AVGWarhawk · 07-10-15, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Yours is more esthetically pleasing but I kept a stand-alone WEBER wedding gift going for 20 years till it croaked utterly; the wife and daughter got me this BBY with a little more work space and all the tools with propane start. Thrown in: the Grill Daddy for those clean ups

Already hosted my bother wedding reception picnic for 30 people with this baby!

Weber has been around a long time. Great grills.

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

I've had this grill for three seasons now, a Char-Griller 3 propane burner. I made sure to season the grill before use, got a cover for it and not one problem with rust.

Grilled a some chicken breasts with fresh mango salsa today.

The Akorn is made by Chargriller. I love mine. Great product!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

This looks similar to mine...

If the weather stays fine for a month or so I'll be after the bigger version...

Nice gas grill Jim. I'm leery of the gas grills. I find the burners rust quickly. However, there are plenty of replacement parts. I cooked with gas grills for quite some time. Went back to charcoal. I like the flavor and it reminds me of being a kid smelling the grills in the neighborhood that burned charcoal.

07-09-15, 02:03 PM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Let's Talk Grilling Again.... This year we needed a new grill. Most grills that passed over our deck became rusty hulks after one to two seasons. Off to the store to get yet another soon to be rusty hulk this year we tried something different. As of late there is a new kid on the block. He goes by the name, "Big Green Egg." He also has a big price tag. I will not pay $800.00 for one of these grills. I will pay $300.00 for the Akorn: Since purchasing this grill I have found a new love in grilling. I do not use gas anymore. I now use hardwood charcoal. It is a pleasure to cook with. The Akorn is also a pleasure to use. Keeping a consistent temp for hours is easily done. Something you want when cooking ribs. After the experience with this new grill I will not go back to the conventional open top gas grills. Grill on. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,042 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Yours is more esthetically pleasing but I kept a stand-alone WEBER wedding gift going for 20 years till it croaked utterly; the wife and daughter got me this BBY with a little more work space and all the tools with propane start. Thrown in: the Grill Daddy for those clean ups Already hosted my bother wedding reception picnic for 30 people with this baby! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Don't need no fancy grill... All you need is fire and sticks for the hot dogs to keep your guests AKA moochers busy while you get baked in the basement. But, but Wolferz, how do we grill these steaks? BAH! I can't eat steak at present and I'm not gonna waste my money buyin em for anyone else. ? __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This looks similar to mine... If the weather stays fine for a month or so I'll be after the bigger version... __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I've had this grill for three seasons now, a Char-Griller 3 propane burner. I made sure to season the grill before use, got a cover for it and not one problem with rust. Grilled a some chicken breasts with fresh mango salsa today.