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!

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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.

The Enigma · 07-10-15, 03:15 PM

Weber and charcoal; that's my ideal combination.

When we are staying on a campground we use this little bbq:

It's a cobb.

The "<Edit>Cobb-stone</Edit> Cobble-stone" burns for several hours.

AVGWarhawk · 07-10-15, 03:48 PM

I have never seen a cobb-stone. Interesting. Does it perform like charcoal?

The Enigma · 07-10-15, 04:25 PM

It doesn't has the typical charcoal smell.
It burns approx 3 hours and the heat is very intense.
For camping it's OK, but at home I prefer a real bbq with charcoal.

Highbury · 07-10-15, 07:33 PM

I picked up one of these last summer (mine has a wooden shelf on the front as well) and have been very happy with it. Charcoal cooker, cast iron grill and you can get a smoker that attaches to the side. For the price it was a bargain.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Gril...5yc1vZbxazZ97r

Buddahaid · 07-10-15, 07:46 PM

I've been using the typical Weber grills seems like forever and have no desire to use gas except for lighting coals, white gas that is. I just pour about half a cup on, toss in a match and come back in five minutes or so when the coals are ready. No fanning, no going out, and no smell of diesel fuel from lighting fluid!

Dangerous? Not really but it does make a fireball and a nice little whump sound.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_fuel

nikimcbee · 07-11-15, 02:39 PM

I just bought a small Traeger grill.

Jeff-Groves · 07-11-15, 07:05 PM

Got rid of the Gas grills. Found that my drinking time was greatly reduced with them and I'd actually have to cook.
Charcoal has changed all that.

AVGWarhawk · 07-13-15, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Enigma

It doesn't has the typical charcoal smell.
It burns approx 3 hours and the heat is very intense.
For camping it's OK, but at home I prefer a real bbq with charcoal.

I bet it is great for camping!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highbury

I picked up one of these last summer (mine has a wooden shelf on the front as well) and have been very happy with it. Charcoal cooker, cast iron grill and you can get a smoker that attaches to the side. For the price it was a bargain.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Gril...5yc1vZbxazZ97r

Mine is a Chargriller. I like the product thus far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I've been using the typical Weber grills seems like forever and have no desire to use gas except for lighting coals, white gas that is. I just pour about half a cup on, toss in a match and come back in five minutes or so when the coals are ready. No fanning, no going out, and no smell of diesel fuel from lighting fluid!

Dangerous? Not really but it does make a fireball and a nice little whump sound.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_fuel

This is the way I was brought up. Can of fluid and coals. I find the coals get very hot and there is a lot of ashes left over. The hardwood burns completely with very little ash left. Plus the heat is easily controlled with the vents.

AVGWarhawk · 07-13-15, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I just bought a small Traeger grill.

Nice grill!

07-09-15, 02:03 PM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 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

07-09-15, 07:58 PM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,009 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?!!

07-10-15, 06:18 AM	#4
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

07-10-15, 08:18 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 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!!

07-10-15, 03:15 PM	#7
The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Weber and charcoal; that's my ideal combination. When we are staying on a campground we use this little bbq: It's a cobb. The "<Edit>Cobb-stone</Edit> Cobble-stone" burns for several hours. __________________ Last edited by The Enigma; 07-11-15 at 03:37 AM.

07-09-15, 09:18 PM	#3
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.

07-10-15, 03:48 PM	#8
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have never seen a cobb-stone. Interesting. Does it perform like charcoal? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

07-10-15, 04:25 PM	#9
The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	It doesn't has the typical charcoal smell. It burns approx 3 hours and the heat is very intense. For camping it's OK, but at home I prefer a real bbq with charcoal. __________________

07-10-15, 07:33 PM	#10
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	I picked up one of these last summer (mine has a wooden shelf on the front as well) and have been very happy with it. Charcoal cooker, cast iron grill and you can get a smoker that attaches to the side. For the price it was a bargain. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Gril...5yc1vZbxazZ97r

07-10-15, 07:46 PM	#11
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,320 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I've been using the typical Weber grills seems like forever and have no desire to use gas except for lighting coals, white gas that is. I just pour about half a cup on, toss in a match and come back in five minutes or so when the coals are ready. No fanning, no going out, and no smell of diesel fuel from lighting fluid! Dangerous? Not really but it does make a fireball and a nice little whump sound. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_fuel __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

07-11-15, 02:39 PM	#12
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I just bought a small Traeger grill. __________________

07-11-15, 07:05 PM	#13
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Got rid of the Gas grills. Found that my drinking time was greatly reduced with them and I'd actually have to cook. Charcoal has changed all that.