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Weber Genesis Silver vs. Vermont Castings...
(J Paschel) wrote in
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> OK, apologies in advance for asking for grill recs on a barbecue
> group, but if it matters, I used to contribute a lot on smoking, so
> here goes....
>
> Mom offered to buy me a Kamado, BGE or equivalent for my
> birthday...The thing is, I just don't do enough smoking anymore and
> the Kamado ends up being awkward to use on a daily basis (as a gas
> grill) and features a tiny cooking surface. I need something my wife
> can use to cook hot dogs when I'm out of town and the last time she
> tried her hand on a gas Kamado she (literally) singed most of her
> (admittedly light) arm hair off simply by the vacumn-like draft
> created when she lifted the lid! Those things get hot! Hence, I'm
> looking at mid-priced gas grills.
>
> On the advice of some in this group I went to Home Depot to look at
> the Genesis Silver C, replete with the "HD exclusive," cast iron
> coated grates. I liked what I saw, but found myself peeking at the
> Vermont Castings line offered by HD. Much heavier, more solid feeling,
> seems better built. I was most interested in the model jsut below the
> Medallion. I believe it had 4 burners, etc. In any case, after
> checking this group again, it is apparent these models are budget
> re-designs offered for big box format at HD and elsewhere, and many
> reported some problems with ignition and heat generation. Likewise,
> some are troubled by "thin, stainless steel burners."
>
> So my questions are (a) Has anyone had any recent experience with the
> Home Depot Vermont Castings models, ideally the model below the
> Medallion? How does it work? How high can you take it on propane?
>
> (b) Alternately, are there any other recommended grills in the
> $500-$600 range?
>
> I'm always open to suggestions....Thanks so much in advance,
>
> Jarrett
>
Tell "Mom" to buy me the Kamado, and I'll buy you the Vermont. LOL
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