Gas/Propane Grill recommendations

[coobie]

Not a propane grill but we bought a Big Green egg grill 10 years ago it has been fantastic.We grill at least 3 days a week year around so its gets used a lot.

 

[shaeff]

I have a cheap CharBroil that someone gave me. I use it in the winter when I don't feel like fighting with charcoal in my PK Grill (awesome unit!)

I firmly believe that if you ever cook on a gas grill, that you MUST get yourself a set of grillgrates!

www.grillgrate.com

I've been using them for years and they're awesome! great sear marks, no flare ups, and they'll last forever. They also give you the added benefit of making your heat deflectors and burners last longer and they really do make your food taste better.

Anyway, whatever grill you end up with, I'd recommend getting a set!

 

[Rustyiron]

I'm really glad it's getting close to supper time!
It won't be on the grill, but all this talk...........

 

[jmoneil]

Not a propane grill but we bought a Big Green egg grill 10 years ago it has been fantastic.We grill at least 3 days a week year around so its gets used a lot.

Owned several Weber gas grills then had a friend of mine turn me on to the Big Green Egg. Never went back to gas. Use it year round. Time to check the cedar plank salmon.

 

[hawkeye08]

Well if you keep a cover on the grill and indoors during the winter when not used I'm sure it will last a lot longer.

Stored inside shop during the off season, covered after cooled down each time. We cooked on it alot, even breakfast. We don't have AC in the house so in the summer, we try not to heat things up. The weather did not hurt it, it was the burners that rusted out.

 

[dragoneggs]

I was going to suggest Vermont Castings propane grill. Very expensive and heavy (cast parts). Ours is on it 10th year and other than the cover wearing out (in the weather 365/yr) and well used, it works flawlessly. Heats higher than 700degF, 4 burners, no problem with providing low heat for smoking, etc. The warranty is 10yrs on burner and grates and 25yrs on the cabinet! Built in USA (Vermont) but unfortunately when I went to their website, they may have stopping producing these in 2015 based on the last brochure I could find and they aren't listed in their products section. It appears they are focusing only on wood burning stoves now. If you can find one I highly recommend them.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I have a question for those of you that may have stainless cooking grates in the high end cookers. What grade of stainless and how long have they lasted? The reason I ask is because I know some stainless steels lose their ability to stay rust free if you get the metal hot enough.

 

[dragoneggs]

I have a question for those of you that may have stainless cooking grates in the high end cookers. What grade of stainless and how long have they lasted? The reason I ask is because I know some stainless steels lose their ability to stay rust free if you get the metal hot enough.

Based on my grill, I think the high end would be porcelain coated cast iron. Almost 10yrs and going strong with lots of use and very hot for steaks (best way to cook them). Funny is that I just learned that mine are reversible reading the brochure online... other side designed for fish and delicate foods. One side has rounded edges and the other, flat.

 

[dadster4]

I've used my Weber every few days for over 15 years, when internals rusted or fell apart I bought the stainless replacement parts at Home Depot or Lowe's. The other brands I've tried only lasted 3-4 years and didn't have a source for parts.

 

[downsizingnow48]

We have a Weber Spirit and Genesis. Have replaced the flame spreaders once each after about 8 years. Use them often.