OUTSIDE GRILL SUGGESTIONS?

Hello -

A small size patio is part of my Townhouse. I d like to ask if anyone can suggest a nice grill and source. It seems like this was a subject some time ago and their were some unique recs.

Comments:
1. It can be small. As small as a 12-in diameter.
2. It can be other than gas. It would probably be best not gas.

Of course I d like easy use, care and disposal of possible fuel items such as charcoal.
Also, if your good experience has been charcoal, pls state your preference-type.

Thanks in advance,

JJG III

You simply can not beat a Weber. They have large and small ones. The larger are nice because you can use it to smoke food too. I suggest using a better grade charcoal and by all means do not use lighter fluid. It leaves an unpleasant after taste and is also terrible for air quality.

My very first grill was one of those little Weber jobs that you could sit on a tabletop. It used charcoal and lasted me for many years. I would definitely consider another Weber if I were in the market for a charcoal grill.

Here is a link to a new model that is very similar to the one I had back in the 70's. It has a 14.5 inch diameter cooking area. Sounds just like what you're looking for.

http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007 ... ilver.aspx

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As Will recommended, don't use lighter fluid. Yucko, mon. Use something like this charcoal basket.

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Aww, Doogy, I fed you last weekend at my party from a Weber charcoal grill. How sweet!

Aww, Doogy, I fed you last weekend at my party from a Weber charcoal grill. How sweet!

You're sweeter than I. And that grill rocked total ass. And so did you.

I'll get my mom's potato salad recipe this weekend and hopefully that sample of the sis's I promised, too.

I'll get my mom's potato salad recipe this weekend and hopefully that sample of the sis's I promised, too.

You're the bestest.

Depending on what you're looking for and want to do with a grill a Kamado may be the grill for you. They will hold a low temperature for a long time for smoking or can run a high temperature (up to 700 deg) for grilling steaks! Another advantage is they don't use a lot of charcoal and after you're done cooking you can close it down to put out the charcoal that remains. They come in several sizes so you can pick the best size for you (you can also pick your color).

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Here's a link to their website: Kamado

I'm a subject of charcoal, DO NOT use briquettes. Only use lump hardwood charcoal, it's a little harder to find but doesn't contain any chemicals and produces less ash. I usually buy mine at The Fresh Market or Whole Foods but I've also found it at Wal-Mart and Lowe's.

I recommend the Big Green Egg..

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Pretty much the same apparatus as the Kamado minus the decorative attachments... but still it it's an expensive piece of outdoor cooking equipment.

However, you really can't go wrong with a Little Weber(previously recommended) if you don't entertain much and want a simple but effective grill.

[Robin Garr]

I recommend the Big Green Egg...

I seem to recall Corbett's having one of those out back.

We picked up a Kamado at an auction last summer. We have been very happy with it. Very effecient use of lump(wood) charcoal. I have also seen them on Ebay, but they are quite heavy, making shipping restrictive. If you can find one I would go for it.

The Kamodo and the Big Green Egg are marvelous pieces of equipment, but for everyday charcoal grilling and smoking(and I agree that charwood is the way to go), you just can't beat the a Weber for the price.

I'll second the above....if you want inexpensive, durable, and easy to use - get a little Weber Smokey Joe.

I still have one that I used when I was a young apartment dweller some 20+ years ago.

I agree with the Weber. We have a larger model so we can grill and smoke, and we love it! We also have a charcoal chimney to get things started, and it works in about 15-20 minutes without the lighter fluid. If you get a Weber check into getting a grill rack with hinges on the sides to make adding more charcoal or wood for smoking easier!

Smokey Joe from Weber can't be beat for the price and it does a great job on the food.

I would HIGHLY recommend using lump charcoal, not briquets. The lump almost burns away completely, very easy clean up and cleaner flavor. The briquets are 80-90% sand, which is left in the grill once the fire burns out. Especially in the apartment arena this make sense.
It is available at Meijer, Lowes and the GFS store. It may be available more places, but Lowes and GFS carry it year round, that is where I buy it. I grill out once or twice a week year round.