Large charcoal grill of choice?

nralover · 05-19-2011, 09:40 PM

Whis is the best grill available for cooking larger amounts of food? I love everything about my Weber 22.5 inch but the size limitations. Any ideas?

BBQ Grail · 05-19-2011, 09:46 PM

Well then the 26 inch weber kettle would be good for you. Or really splurge and get the ranch kettle.

blackdog043 · 05-19-2011, 09:52 PM

Get another 22.5, I have 3, including my Performer. I have only had to use 2 at one time so far.
Edit: A plus for using 2 kettles is doing chicken on one and ribs or another meat on the other, that way, no worries about getting raw chicken juices on something else.

Big Bears BBQ · 05-19-2011, 09:53 PM

I agree on the 26"...................

Skidder · 05-19-2011, 10:05 PM

One 26.75" Weber = 508sq.in. Two 22.5" = 726 sq. in both cost around $300.00 for the gold models you could do it for less than $200.00 with the silver model

bmanMA · 05-19-2011, 10:25 PM

Man that Ranch is mighty sweet.

bigabyte · 05-19-2011, 10:33 PM

The 26 inch, and especially the ranch kettles take a lot of fuel. Then again, if you go double on the 22.5 then you will use double the fuel any way. I think your wallet is going to dictate your decision. If you can afford the big kettles, go for it. Collect them in all sizes and colors. I wish I had all sizes and colors.

NorthwestBBQ · 05-19-2011, 10:37 PM

The 37.5" Ranch Kettle...

Oldyote · 05-19-2011, 10:39 PM

You could go with the extra large BGE. Of course the price is a bit steep.

Smoothsmoke · 05-19-2011, 10:45 PM

Santa Maria grill.

Mitch · 05-19-2011, 10:48 PM

Two 22" webers. But 3 is better, and almost as good as 4.

Skidder · 05-19-2011, 10:50 PM

I use a heavy duty Kingfisher Kountry Kooker 17"x36" 600 sq. inch that sells for $1100.00 found it on Craigslist for $120.00 love it so watch CL. Here's a pic of it in the background. It was gas and I converted to charcoal.

Frank Grimes · 05-19-2011, 11:26 PM

I would love to have a Ranch Kettle, but just can't justify $1100 for a grill right now.

Hoss · 05-19-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Grimes

I would love to have a Ranch Kettle, but just can't justify $1100 for a grill right now.

I gave $300 for mine.Brand new.The store was going outta buisness and it was a floor model.It is a sweet machine.But I would NEVER pay $1100 for one.

Igotgas · 05-19-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoss

I gave $300 for mine.Brand new.The store was going outta buisness and it was a floor model.It is a sweet machine.But I would NEVER pay $1100 for one.

I picked mine up off of CL for 450 in like new shape. The Ranch kettle sure gives a WOW factor.

05-19-2011, 09:40 PM	#1
nralover Got Wood. Join Date: 07-21-10 Location: Festus , MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Large charcoal grill of choice? Whis is the best grill available for cooking larger amounts of food? I love everything about my Weber 22.5 inch but the size limitations. Any ideas?

05-19-2011, 09:46 PM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well then the 26 inch weber kettle would be good for you. Or really splurge and get the ranch kettle. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

05-19-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
blackdog043 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-21-10 Location: Denver, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get another 22.5, I have 3, including my Performer. I have only had to use 2 at one time so far. Edit: A plus for using 2 kettles is doing chicken on one and ribs or another meat on the other, that way, no worries about getting raw chicken juices on something else. __________________ Bill Red Performer 1993 Green Performer 1998 22.5 OTG 22.5 OTS UDS Super Fast Red Thermapen Got butt ? Smoke it !! Last edited by blackdog043; 05-19-2011 at 10:23 PM..

05-19-2011, 10:25 PM	#6
bmanMA is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-10 Location: Lunenburg, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Man that Ranch is mighty sweet. __________________ Pork Butt and Chicken Legs

05-19-2011, 10:33 PM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	The 26 inch, and especially the ranch kettles take a lot of fuel. Then again, if you go double on the 22.5 then you will use double the fuel any way. I think your wallet is going to dictate your decision. If you can afford the big kettles, go for it. Collect them in all sizes and colors. I wish I had all sizes and colors. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

05-19-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
Big Bears BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-06-11 Location: Hillsdale,Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree on the 26"...................

05-19-2011, 10:05 PM	#5
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One 26.75" Weber = 508sq.in. Two 22.5" = 726 sq. in both cost around $300.00 for the gold models you could do it for less than $200.00 with the silver model

05-19-2011, 10:37 PM	#8
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The 37.5" Ranch Kettle... __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

05-19-2011, 10:39 PM	#9
Oldyote is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-24-10 Location: Duluth MN Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You could go with the extra large BGE. Of course the price is a bit steep. __________________ 2 Large Big Green Eggs, 1 Hybrid Grill, 1 restored Weber Performer in Green, 1 S-330 and 1 new super secret cooker so secret that not even I have seen it yet. Proud Member of the Zero's Club CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns "earthbound but aspiring.... A lumbering soul but trying to fly...(with)...not enough wingspread but plenty of intention."

05-19-2011, 10:45 PM	#10
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Santa Maria grill. __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

05-19-2011, 10:48 PM	#11
Mitch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-22-07 Location: Lincoln NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Two 22" webers. But 3 is better, and almost as good as 4. __________________ Gator Pit Entertainer Stumps GF223 Lg. BGE

05-19-2011, 10:50 PM	#12
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a heavy duty Kingfisher Kountry Kooker 17"x36" 600 sq. inch that sells for $1100.00 found it on Craigslist for $120.00 love it so watch CL. Here's a pic of it in the background. It was gas and I converted to charcoal. Last edited by Skidder; 05-19-2011 at 11:12 PM..

05-19-2011, 11:26 PM	#13
Frank Grimes Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-24-08 Location: Hudson, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would love to have a Ranch Kettle, but just can't justify $1100 for a grill right now.

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