grilling idiot help?

[blakens]

I just got a Brinkman Gas/Charcoal combo from home depot. It's got a gas side and a charcoal side. Personally I use the charcoal more, but I like having the gas option if I have less time. You can also get a fire box to attach on the side to turn the charcoal side to a smoker. Very versatile grill
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Brinkman...and-Smoker-810-3821-SB/202664595#.UdGsjfnU_t4

 

[sparked1]

Weber! Charcoal! Don't forget to grab a couple of those charcoal-starter chimneys. I'm constantly amazed at how many guys don't know how to get a charcoal grill going quickly and easily.

 

[brenso1]

I have 2 grills, a Green Mountain Pellet Grill and a Weber Charcoal grill. The Pellet is the convenience of a gas but with the smoky flavor of a charcoal and is great for cooking most things and is a great smoker as well since it can stay at a lower temperature, the only draw back to the pellet grill is that if you really want to sear a steak then charcoal grill is better since you can get it to higher temperatures.

 

[Gacowboy]

I've got 3 grills. I like different tools for different jobs

Weber Kettle - classic charcoal grill. It's the best that I have. Just upgraded with a cast iron grate. I recommend a thermometer too. Start here if you want to take your time. Warning; you'll never be able to enjoy steak at places like Applebee's anymore.

Propane - type doesn't really matter, IMO. I got it as a secondary for parties and to grill quick hot dogs and burgers after work. I probably use it more often than the Weber. That just means it's better than my electric stove, which isn't saying much.

Old Smokey - inexpensive but good little US made charcoal grill. It's good for packing up on a trip. It's good for beer butt chicken because it's tall and compact. It'd work for grilling dinner for two.

O now ain't you special...lol

 

[zulu tango]

big green egg xl and stand and coals one package at roswell tools is 1100 ouch thats a pocket buster

 

[zesty]

O now ain't you special...lol

LOL, I wasn't trying to brag. The OP has a budget of $400. I probably spent less than that on everything for those 3 grills.

Picking a grill is just like picking a gun... you can stress about what is the best one to get... or you can just get more of them

 

[zulu tango]

I need to stop spending all my money on guns and ammo and start investing in my house lol I think I have a bad mind set.

 

[zulu tango]

I want that big green egg! but wow the money! but there is not one bad review on it but since i just purchased a kimber raptor 2 a cpl days ago im like dang!
but ill take my 1911 over a green egg anyday

 

[zulu tango]

this has been some solid advice im thinking charcoal! Having said that any one know any good 4th sales?

 

[Apollo]

Try SAMs club or Costco. They usually have grill sales for the 4th.