I think it's very hard to beat the 22" Weber, especially the Weber Performer
with the gas lighter that I have used for years. It, at $399, is pretty
pricey. It will roast a 12-14lb turkey and a 3 rib standing rib roast with
ease, in addition to searing a steak properly.
The previoius poster says go to alt.food. barbecue. I would advise against
that. There is a strong bias in that NG toward smoking, or low temp.
roasting. That's a small fraction of what most people do.
Good Luck,
Kent

"Rankin Johnson IV" > wrote in message
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>I need a new barbecue, preferably with cast-iron grates, some way to
> adjust the difference between the coals and the food, and a way to add
> coals without removing the food. Any suggestions? Are there good
> features I'm missing? I'm in Portland, Oregon, so if there's a local
> source, even better.
> I'm mostly cooking for me, my wife, and my two-year-old son if he's
> willing to eat something besides cinnamon toast for dinner, but I have
> guests from time to time, too.
>
> Thanks,
> /s/ Rankin Johnson IV
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