My BBQ Christmas Gift on a budget.

Dadeo719 · Nov 17, 2013

Gave my wife a limit of 100 dollars for my Xmas gift. She always goes crazy but I'd rather buy the kidos more stuff (cause their stuff is pretty fun to) Anyways, so if you had 100 dollars what is 1 item you would get or would you get a bunch of little things. Also there is a loophole if she wants to combine money with the Grandparents they can go in together and pool there money to get something larger. So really maybe 200-300 tops. Guess I'm looking for two lists. 1 for 100 dollars and under and 1 for over. Thanks guys.

PS I have nothing, I can use anything, I want it all.

mrbill · Nov 17, 2013

pitmasterIQ and a thermapen

scm1226 · Nov 17, 2013

iGrill is good.

Teleking · Nov 17, 2013

Blue thermapen

sliding_billy · Nov 17, 2013

Depends what you need, but can't go wrong with a Thermapen.

joemat · Nov 17, 2013

Add a SpitJack Injector kit to the list. :thumb:

aawa · Nov 17, 2013

Gifts for $100 limit
A decent 3 piece knife set (chef, boning, paring knife)
Thermapen
If you have a weber kettle - gourmet grill grate system
A-Maze-N smoker dust tray w/ dust
Simply Marvelous Sampler Pack
Parts to build a Weber Mini Smokey Mountain

Over $100 limit if they pool money together
Weber One Touch Gold (at minimum)
Weber Performer Platinum
Weber 26in One Touch
Parts to build yourself a UDS

caliking · Nov 17, 2013

If you are truly starting with a blank slate (no rubs, no cooker) then definitely get a Weber OTG, thermometer (thermapen or Thermoworks rt600c), and the SM Sampler pack at the minimum. It'll be your best xmas ever.

Bludawg · Nov 17, 2013

A qrt of Glenfiledch and a hand full of Cobias:-D 2 qrts of Glennfildech and a box of Cobias:-D:-D

Haastyle · Nov 17, 2013

I wouldn't ask for a thermo pen, but I do agree with the box of cohibas. OR.... Rocky Patel Autum '08 if you can find them. Best resonable price cigar I have found in some time. It is great.

BubbyQue · Nov 17, 2013

This might be a little conservative but for me it'd probably be half a cord of some good wood or something of that sort.

16Adams · Nov 17, 2013

Lodge cast iron Dutch Oven, lodge cast iron skillet. Fresh tub of lard.

qnbiker · Nov 17, 2013

If you have nothing, don't buy a Thermapen; it's a luxury. You can get a serviceable quick read for under $20, leaving you $80 for other stuff. And evidently, you need stuff.

SmittyJonz · Nov 17, 2013

Do you have nothing at all ? Or you have a Weber kettle or other and want accessories? If you have no smoker them it's:
Weber Kettle or Brinkmann Gourmet( u will have to do a cpl easy mods) or a Big Poppas Drum Kit ($139).

If u have a smoker and need extras then:
ThermoWorks Meat Thermo ($19-$24 Amazon), Good Tongs and Meat Fork, Charcoal Chimney, Cpl of Stainless Steel Pans, Hot Gloves ( maybe Welders gloves), Various Rubs, Grate Brush, Injector Needle...

HankB · Nov 17, 2013

If you truly have nothing, I would start with a cooker and some charcoal. And some meat. Everything else is a luxury. On a tight budget, I'd go with Craigslist. You should be able to find a decent 22' kettle for $20 and up and that's probably the most versatile piece of equipment you can have. If you're particularly adventurous, ask for parts to make a UDS. Either will get you going on a tight budget.

Merry Christmas and welcome to the BBQ Brethren! :welcome:

Dadeo719 · Nov 17, 2013

Ok sorry. Yes I do have some "stuff" basics really. I have a kingsford grill/smoker. and currently working on a couple UDSs. Getting more involved with true bbq and smoking since finding this site and learning from you guys. That being said,

I like the thermapen and pitmasterIQ.

Buying a chord of good smoking wood is high on the list to, BubbyQue.

aawa, any advice on knife sets?

jeffturnerjr · Nov 17, 2013

Here's my wishlist!
1.) Spitjack Injector
2.) KME Knife Sharpening System
3.) Couple more Wusthoff kitchen knives to my collection
4.) Thermapen
5.) Big giant freaking roll of butcher paper
6.) Chord of post oak wood
7.) 44 mag shells for my Ruger Redhawk
8.) Bushnell Banner Illuminated Crossfire 4-16x40mm Scope
9.) Arbolito Relincho Fixed Blade knife

Just a few things....

Diesel Dave · Nov 18, 2013

For knives check amazon for Victorinox or Mercer knives. Both are very good

aawa · Nov 18, 2013

I have the Victornix Fibrox knives. I pieced it together starting with the 8" chef, 6" stiff boning knife, and paring knife.

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Sw...=1384751824&sr=8-2&keywords=victorinox+knives

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-4-...=1384751824&sr=8-3&keywords=victorinox+knives

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Cu...1384751824&sr=8-14&keywords=victorinox+knives

Those 3 knives will run you about $70. Add in the steel for another $20.

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Cu...1384751887&sr=8-29&keywords=victorinox+knives

Another good knife set for the money is one that Bludawg linked in a previous thread. It is $120 but you get 7 pieces w/ a carrying case. Then get a chef knife or santoku later and you have a great knife set.

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerc...+Field+Culinary+Set+in+Nylon+Case/F46097.html

grillinguy247 · Nov 18, 2013

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