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07-19-2018, 11:59 AM | #1 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 11-17-14
Location: Camas, WA
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Have PBC but am Kettle curious
I’ve had my PBC for about two years now and LOVE it. I also have a Weber Spirit for searing, burgers and hot dogs for the kids, etc. I also use my gasser with Grill Grates for Carne Asada and things like that. BUT, I’ve been getting curious about a Weber kettle. The one thing I don’t like about the PBC is it’s only 18 inches or so across the grate. I’d love to have more space for wings, etc when I have friends over. Also, sometimes I want to cook two racks of ribs on the grate because I feel like wrapping with pink butcher paper and the diameter is limiting. Anyhow, I have never really used a kettle and am wondering what advantages it might give me. I would keep the other two, although I would consider selling the gasser. Maybe.
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07-19-2018, 12:14 PM | #2 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 06-20-14
Location: Driftwood, Texas
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Keep everything AND get the kettle .... i'd opt for the 26 incher as I have a 22 and sometimes wish I had a bit more room. I also have a PBC and gasser with grill grates and sometimes put the grates on the kettle. You are right .. at different times you want to use different cookers. Sometimes convenience wins out also. p.s. I am in line for an assassin 36 inch pellet grill and will keep everything. When a crowd is over fire up everything and assign duties to everyone to keep an eye on the cookers. good luck and enjoy. sorry didn't answer you about advantages. You can do just about everything on a kettle .... very versatile ... smoke ... sear ... direct / indirect, use a vortex , grill, add a cast iron griddle for frying, Don't know if these are advantages but it's a different way to do things ... to keep your interest up and increase the fun factor.
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07-19-2018, 12:31 PM | #3 | |
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Join Date: 11-17-14
Location: Camas, WA
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07-19-2018, 12:35 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Los Angeles
Name/Nickname : Sako
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Do it. Some sort of a kettle is a must imho. I'd shoot for the 26" kettle.
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07-19-2018, 12:53 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: 07-06-10
Location: Leesburg, Florida
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I got the 26 inch and love it. To aid with smoking and indirect cooking, I got the slow and sear attachment from Adrenaline. Really worth the cost. One chimney of coals ran over 7 hours at 250 degrees. Lots of room too. Two full racks of spares along with rib tips fit easy. Highly recommended.
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07-19-2018, 01:05 PM | #6 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-28-17
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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I have a PBC and a kettle. Gotta have the kettle, for many of the reasons above. Get the kettle and with that and the PBC the sky’s the limit—esp with a Slow n Sear.
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07-19-2018, 01:52 PM | #7 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 11-17-14
Location: Camas, WA
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What are your impressions when you cook identical items on the PBC vs kettle? Ribs for instance.
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07-19-2018, 02:22 PM | #8 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-28-17
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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I like PBC ribs better; pbc chicken better; brisket similar; pork butt similar; anything requiring high heat def kettle
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07-19-2018, 03:18 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: 05-14-14
Location: Yukon, OK
Name/Nickname : Andrew
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I agree with Sako. I have a 22" kettle and its a useful addition to the PBC.
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07-19-2018, 03:22 PM | #10 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-13-08
Location: boise, id
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No one has said it but another point in favor of getting a kettle is rotisserie chicken and prime rib...my .02
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07-19-2018, 04:38 PM | #11 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: Howell, MI
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I come at this from a different direction. I've owned many various charcoal cookers and a gasser, as well as some kettles. Only the kettles are still here. I'm always on the lookout for something else, but the kettles will serve until then. I cook for 10 or less, which is why I have the second kettle, for hamburgers and hot dogs, mostly.
That said, unless you get rid of the gasers, the only reason I can see for a kettle is...you want one. There are many ways to cook more ribs on a WSM.
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07-19-2018, 08:23 PM | #12 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 03-17-12
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Name/Nickname : Mike
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Thanks to AClark44, I too now have a Weber OTG. Also as the op states no PBC but a WSM and a Weber gasser among others. Each have their uses. I do know the the Wife much prefers coal burgers and steaks to the gasser. As stated above, sometimes time is a consideration for quick and EZ.
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07-19-2018, 11:44 PM | #13 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 09-24-13
Location: Marion,IL
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I agree with everyone as well. A kettle is a must have IMO. I would go for the 26"as others have stated. Mine is a 22" and I so often long for that extra couple inches of room that the 26" would offer.
The advantages to it is it can smoke, grill, vortex and much more and lasts for years and years if taken care of.
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07-20-2018, 05:51 AM | #14 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-13-16
Location: above knoxville Tn
Name/Nickname : Mike
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The performer will be the last grill to leave my cooking area ,nothing else nothing better price wise ,had mine since 2011
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07-20-2018, 07:22 AM | #15 |
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Join Date: 11-15-16
Location: Macon
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Love my kettle. Don't use it for smoking tho, I use my WSM for that.
Of the various kettles available, I recommend the 'premium' one with the ash catcher can. It works way better than the 'plate' on the cheaper version. Especially if, like me, you're using it on a wooden deck. Much smaller chance of an ember falling out and finding it's way to the deck. +1 on the rotisserie option!
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