I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

Thanks in advance

On May 15, 8:46*am, meatnub wrote:
I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

Pretty much true in this case, in my experience. Look at the features
you're paying for and decide whether you need/want them.

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

I'll be surprised if Weber isn't the opinion leader for quality.
[snip]
Then there is Char-Broil. *They seem to get mixed reviews.

I have a 15 year old Char Broil. Still works but it has had to be
coddled somewhat over the years. I keep waiting for it to die so I
can buy a Weber.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

You will find yourself using it more than you expect. No question it
has earned its keep at our house.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

You may get some flak from naysayers to gas, but they're easily
ignored. If you want more smoke you can always use soaked wood
chips. I do that about 1/3 of the time. -aem

On May 15, 8:46*am, meatnub wrote:
I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. *They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

I'm really glad you got this thread going! I've been looking for a
patio-sized grill w/ rotisserie. I think a charcoal grill with a gas-
starter is the way to go. Diamond Grills has something like this, but
they're so big and expensive.

I like my little kettle grill, and I use an electric starter, but I
would like something quicker.

Thanks Karen

"aem" wrote in message
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On May 15, 8:46 am, meatnub wrote:
I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

Pretty much true in this case, in my experience. Look at the features
you're paying for and decide whether you need/want them.

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

I'll be surprised if Weber isn't the opinion leader for quality.
[snip]
Then there is Char-Broil. They seem to get mixed reviews.

I have a 15 year old Char Broil. Still works but it has had to be
coddled somewhat over the years. I keep waiting for it to die so I
can buy a Weber.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

You will find yourself using it more than you expect. No question it
has earned its keep at our house.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

You may get some flak from naysayers to gas, but they're easily
ignored. If you want more smoke you can always use soaked wood
chips. I do that about 1/3 of the time. -aem

I use wood chunks from Walmart wrapped in foil, with a few punched holes and
place them directly on the flavorizer bars over the heating element. With
the Genesis I leave the middle burner off, and smoke indirectly with either
one or two burners on. With ribs, one works better, though those almost all
ribs are cooked with charcoal.

Kent

On Thu, 15 May 2008 08:46:04 -0700 (PDT), meatnub
wrote:

I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

Thanks in advance

I've had two Weber Genesis units, both propane. The first one was
used for over 10 years in Alaska -- no cover, plenty of snow, rain,
volcanic ash, and dust. Like you, we had a very busy lifestyle and
needed a way to cut the eating-out dollars. It did so in short order.
I got the second one when we moved to California and used it until I
had an "island" built a couple of years ago. I'm convinced Weber will
give you what you're looking for. Exceptional quality, and the
results are amazing -- especially using the "indirect" method.

Another consideration might be Fire Magic (the brand I had installed
in the island). Their portables are highly rated, but VERY pricey.
Here's a link for Fire Magic (R.H. Peterson is the maker, not a
retailer):

http://www.rhpeterson.com/echelonp.html

kilikini wrote:
I would vote for the Weber, too. If nothing else, from what I've been
reading for years on this group, their customer service is outstanding.

kili



'nother Weber "bigot" here.... I've got a Genesis B - Gasser and
sitting beside that is a WSM - best of both worlds.

As for customer service: I've dealt with them as folks who've been
here a while may recall. Excellent.

Mine's been sitting outside 24x7x365 here in upstate New York for the
last 9-10 years, used all year. Cover? I think I threw that PITA out a
long time ago! I MAY have put it on once.

Now, the cover on the WSM I use 'cause that's out 24x7x365 too but if I
don't cover it the top vent will leak in the rain and the bottom of the
unit will be a small lake. ;-)

--
Steve

"meatnub" wrote

I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

I have a 12 year old Weber Spirit, it went together very easily and
has stayed together all these years. Before that I bought cheaper
grills, they were garbage after the third summer. Yes, last year I
replaced the grills and the flavor bars. Other than that, nothing has
been touched.

I am sure the Genesis is all that and more. I know it's easy for
us to sit here and say, go ahead, cough up the 700! but I really
do think that a cheap grill is a misery.

nancy

meatnub wrote:
I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

Thanks in advance


Sam's Club sells darned good grills, rotisserie included. I've had
several and have never been disappointed. The grates are heavy SS bars,
the flame tamers work and are ceramic plates.

--
Nonny

Nonnymus
Never believe a person who is
Drunk, Horny or Running for Office.

On May 15, 11:46*am, meatnub wrote:
I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Is Broil King the one that just had the recall, or was that someone
else?

Yep. They just recalled the Signet and Sovereign series. Here's
something
I found after a quick google:

http://www.wral.com/5onyourside/story/2817254/

I've got a Char Broil. I like it.

Cindy Hamilton

On May 15, 8:46*am, meatnub wrote:
I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. *They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

Thanks in advance

We just bought one from Sears "Kenmore" it's a six burner with a
holding tray on each side. We paid $325 on sale. We found it
originally online at christmas time and kept the coupon. when we went
to find it at our local Sears we were told that it had been a
christmas sale item. The sales guys found one and we ended up buying
the last one in the store.
We love it, we grill a few times a week and always on the weekends.
good luck...
chilichick

Thanks everyone for your input so far , too many good responses to
quote every single one.

I would never have thought about Sears' Kenmore line of gas grills.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.............

The only thing I question about Weber is that I heard something about
them possibly making certain lines of their grills in China now,
though some are still made in the U.S.A.

I know a lot of you say 10 years ago you bought your Weber. I just
wonder how the quality is today. Though with their 5-10 yr warranties
and excellent service.. and besides, I'm sure everyone is practically
mfg'ing in China anyways, so maybe the whole China question is really
irrelevant. And maybe the Genesis series isn't made in China. Who
knows.

May be interesting if we post the Make, model, age and use frequency
just for comparison. A cheaper grill that you have to rebuild/replace
frequently may actually cost more in the long run


Weber Genesis B 10 years old Used year round in New York State
replaced ignition once (a month ago)


--
Steve

In rec.food.cooking meatnub wrote:

The only thing I question about Weber is that I heard something about
them possibly making certain lines of their grills in China now,
though some are still made in the U.S.A.

I've only heard good things about the Weber Genesis line. I don't
know where they are made, but if that is a concern here is a link
to Top Grill http://www.topgrill.com/
They make grills in the USA (in Georgia). They are a bit pricey,
but if you get one of the specials it's not too bad. On the other
hand they'll custom build something to suit whatever you want.
They do a lot of commercial restaurant work as well.

I've had mine over 10 years now and I need to replace the flavor
bars and burners. The cast iron grids are still solid, though.
Oh yeah, I got mine with a 60,000 BTU side burner for all you
folks who want a good burner for wok cooking . . . ;-)

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

On Thu, 15 May 2008 08:46:04 -0700 (PDT), meatnub
wrote:

I have a 6 burner Sears Kenmore elite that I bought some 8 - 10 years
ago. Still in great shape. The burners are cast iron. It has 3 heavy
stainless steel grid sections that can be removed. There is a cast iron
griddle that can be dropped in place of one of the grill sections. It
is big enough I can do indirect cooking of two racks of pork ribs. I
have been very happy with it. It is controllable enough I can fire it
up for when there is just two of us or crank it up for a party of 25+.

The only drawbacks to it are it is pre infrared back burner - so no spit
roasting - and the spit is too light for its 40+" length - so no
rotisserie turkey. Too be honest, thought, I have only ever seen really
heavy spits (1/2" or better) on the high end grills like Viking and DCS.

Steve Calvin wrote:
May be interesting if we post the Make, model, age and use frequency
just for comparison. A cheaper grill that you have to rebuild/replace
frequently may actually cost more in the long run


Weber Genesis B 10 years old Used year round in New York State
replaced ignition once (a month ago)


--
Steve

After reading everyone rave about the Genesis B for YEARS, and then
Consumers Report validated the same, I wanted that model when we bought
a new one. Turns out they sort of discontinued it, but brought out
something very similar. Then my husband ended up finding one of the
Genesis B models as a store floor model and scarfed it up. We've loved it.