Suggestions for a charcoal grill?

halfcocked · 09-19-2019, 02:49 PM

I have a OKJ Highlander for smoking and a three burner stainless steel Kirkland Signature Series propane grill. I have been bitten by the bug for wanting a charcoal grill. I may have one bought on Offer Up (new in box Weber Master Touch for $150) but its beginning to look like the seller may be balking at the deal after having accepted the offer. He keeps postponing the exchange and I'm getting tired of the deal myself.
I still want a grill and would appreciate suggestions for the best one in the Weber price range. I do not intend to use it as a smoker, just for high heat searing and mostly steak grilling.

in_the_basement · 09-19-2019, 02:54 PM

Weber 20 inch kettle.

LongTong · 09-19-2019, 02:58 PM

Hands down the PK for steak!

KClandcruiser · 09-19-2019, 03:01 PM

The 26" Weber kettle gets a lot of love on here. Gives you a great amount of space to work with and you can smoke with it as well if you don't feel like messing with sticks. I don't think you can go wrong with anything weber, but the extra room on the 26" helps a lot

harrybbq · 09-19-2019, 03:01 PM

Well, if we are talking about charcoal grilling, if cost is not an issue, a kamado like the Big Green Egg is the real deal. It will get as hot as you want, literally (I'm talking like 900 degrees if you let it).
You can grill with the lid open or closed. You can get a rotisserie attachment and do open fire grills Brazillian style. People refer to the Kamados as a best "all arounder", but it is really best at grilling. AND you can make charcoal wood fire pizzas

sudsandswine · 09-19-2019, 03:16 PM

Just go buy the Weber from a local store, it isn't THAT much more than what the guy on offerup was priced at. Can't go wrong with a Weber kettle. Throw a rotisserie on it and you can do just about anything with it.

Radrob · 09-19-2019, 03:18 PM

I bought a Char-Griller Super Pro 30" Barrel Charcoal Grill about 8 years ago and it has cooked everything from hotdogs to brisket. It has a top shelf that's great for bread or veggies after you sear them and the charcoal basket is adjustable to sear steaks as hot as you want. For $140 this thing can do it all and later if you decide you can add a firebox to convert it to an offset. I've smoked butts and brisket in it by setting up a snake and water pan on one side and just let it roll. It has plenty of space and I've cranked out enough chicken and sausage to feed 10-12 people at once.

They haven't changed a thing since I bought mine and it will last if you keep it out of the rain and replace the charcoal basket when it gets worn out. Lowe's sells them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZN-Mlo9Oag

TxQGuy · 09-19-2019, 03:19 PM

Old Smokey #22!

creek bottom · 09-19-2019, 03:32 PM

You can pick up a Weber 22" kettle at Walmart for right around $100. Worth every penny! Nothing fancy, but does all I need in a charcoal grill... Fantastic grill for the $$$

KevinInStL · 09-19-2019, 05:16 PM

Yes. What almost everyone else said. 22" Weber Kettle Premium, or a Weber Performer if you can swing it.

WilliamKY · 09-19-2019, 05:23 PM

Weber 26. The 22 is cheaper but you'll be glad you paid extra for the 26. I have both and love them but the 26 is my workhorse.

rwalters · 09-19-2019, 05:24 PM

If you cook for more than a handful of people, I strongly recommend the 26.75” Weber kettle. It’s a fantastic grill and smoker! :)

angryelfFan · 09-19-2019, 05:27 PM

P to da K

Stingerhook · 09-19-2019, 05:38 PM

Check criagslist and offer up also George, you can find a weber for cheap to try and see if you like it.
Also this time of year Brickseek is your friend for discounted grills.

Dweverett · 09-19-2019, 05:59 PM

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Also this time of year Brickseek is your friend for discounted grills.

This. I just checked and there is a Walmart near me showing two of the 22” with ash catcher at $40.00

Which I don’t need Btw as I still have one in a box from a couple years ago when I got three at a $35.00 price

09-19-2019, 02:49 PM	#1
halfcocked is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-09-19 Location: Miami, Florida Name/Nickname : George	Suggestions for a charcoal grill? I have a OKJ Highlander for smoking and a three burner stainless steel Kirkland Signature Series propane grill. I have been bitten by the bug for wanting a charcoal grill. I may have one bought on Offer Up (new in box Weber Master Touch for $150) but its beginning to look like the seller may be balking at the deal after having accepted the offer. He keeps postponing the exchange and I'm getting tired of the deal myself. I still want a grill and would appreciate suggestions for the best one in the Weber price range. I do not intend to use it as a smoker, just for high heat searing and mostly steak grilling.

09-19-2019, 02:58 PM	#3
LongTong is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-02-11 Location: The Rehab Riviera, CA	PK Hands down the PK for steak! __________________ Ubi fumus, ibi ignis

09-19-2019, 03:01 PM	#4
KClandcruiser is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-18 Location: KCMO Name/Nickname : Erik	The 26" Weber kettle gets a lot of love on here. Gives you a great amount of space to work with and you can smoke with it as well if you don't feel like messing with sticks. I don't think you can go wrong with anything weber, but the extra room on the 26" helps a lot __________________ UDS, Weber 22", 500 gallon offset

09-19-2019, 03:01 PM	#5
harrybbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-22-19 Location: San Jose Name/Nickname : Haroldo	Well, if we are talking about charcoal grilling, if cost is not an issue, a kamado like the Big Green Egg is the real deal. It will get as hot as you want, literally (I'm talking like 900 degrees if you let it). You can grill with the lid open or closed. You can get a rotisserie attachment and do open fire grills Brazillian style. People refer to the Kamados as a best "all arounder", but it is really best at grilling. AND you can make charcoal wood fire pizzas __________________ Workhorse 1975 and Big Green Egg XL

09-19-2019, 03:16 PM	#6
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	Just go buy the Weber from a local store, it isn't THAT much more than what the guy on offerup was priced at. Can't go wrong with a Weber kettle. Throw a rotisserie on it and you can do just about anything with it. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker)

09-19-2019, 02:54 PM	#2
in_the_basement Got Wood. Join Date: 01-18-18 Location: Deer Park, New York Name/Nickname : Jonathan	Weber 20 inch kettle.

09-19-2019, 03:18 PM	#7
Radrob Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-03-18 Location: Lafayette La Name/Nickname : Rob	I bought a Char-Griller Super Pro 30" Barrel Charcoal Grill about 8 years ago and it has cooked everything from hotdogs to brisket. It has a top shelf that's great for bread or veggies after you sear them and the charcoal basket is adjustable to sear steaks as hot as you want. For $140 this thing can do it all and later if you decide you can add a firebox to convert it to an offset. I've smoked butts and brisket in it by setting up a snake and water pan on one side and just let it roll. It has plenty of space and I've cranked out enough chicken and sausage to feed 10-12 people at once. They haven't changed a thing since I bought mine and it will last if you keep it out of the rain and replace the charcoal basket when it gets worn out. Lowe's sells them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZN-Mlo9Oag

09-19-2019, 03:19 PM	#8
TxQGuy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-01-19 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : Big C	Old Smokey #22! __________________ [B]3/8" Pipe Custom Offset Smoker - "Ol' Reliable" #22 Jumbo Old Smokey Charcoal Grill - "Long Tall Sally"[/B] Red Oak is still Oak :cool:

09-19-2019, 03:32 PM	#9
creek bottom is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-14-19 Location: Northwestern PA Name/Nickname : Joe	You can pick up a Weber 22" kettle at Walmart for right around $100. Worth every penny! Nothing fancy, but does all I need in a charcoal grill... Fantastic grill for the $$$ __________________ Joe A1 Competition Smoker; Meadow Creek 96; Oklahoma Joe's Bronco (gone but not forgotten); Weber 26" & 22" Kettles; Camp Chef XXL Pellet Smoker; Blackstone 22" Portable; Weber 300 Series Gasser; Masterbuilt 30" Electric Cabinet

09-19-2019, 05:16 PM	#10
KevinInStL Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-09-19 Location: Saint Louis Name/Nickname : Kevin	Yes. What almost everyone else said. 22" Weber Kettle Premium, or a Weber Performer if you can swing it. __________________ Just a guy and a Weber Kettle

09-19-2019, 05:23 PM	#11
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	Weber 26. The 22 is cheaper but you'll be glad you paid extra for the 26. I have both and love them but the 26 is my workhorse. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

09-19-2019, 05:24 PM	#12
rwalters Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-08-12 Location: Columbia, TN Name/Nickname : Robb	If you cook for more than a handful of people, I strongly recommend the 26.75” Weber kettle. It’s a fantastic grill and smoker! :) __________________ MAK 3 Star — Camp Chef FTG 900 — 26.75 Weber kettle — Weber Q3200 Follower of Jesus, Husband of 1, Father of 9, Lover of people "Ya don't win friends with salad!" Come follow my adventures on Instagram: @rwaltersbbq

09-19-2019, 05:27 PM	#13
angryelfFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Ann Arbor (but still a Buckeye fan)	P to da K __________________ PK Original Weber Smokey Mtn 18.5" Humphrey's Battle Box Shirley 24 x 42 Straight Back

09-19-2019, 05:38 PM	#14
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Check criagslist and offer up also George, you can find a weber for cheap to try and see if you like it. Also this time of year Brickseek is your friend for discounted grills. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.