Affordable wood burning Santa Maria grill

[Danblacksher]

Is there such a thing? I see the ones that stores like academy have but they say charcoal. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[gmc2003]

Is there such a thing? I see the ones that stores like academy have but they say charcoal. Thanks for any suggestions.

If you have a Weber kettle there are a few options for under 200.00

Chris

 

[BigW.]

Weber is probably the best bet unless you're a welder. Here is a good thread from awhile back.

Santa Maria Grill info

Looking for info on were to buy one and what brand is the best for putting it together myself TIA Richie

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[JC in GB]

This might be a good project to learn welding on?

JC

 

[civilsmoker]

If you search the big internet of things, you can see some done in the 600 range but you get what you pay for..... just note a expanded metal grate (ie Santa Maria grill) will be cheaper than an Argentine v-grate grill...example is the tailgater below is 350 bills more than the expanded grate....its all about fab time.

I've never seen one of these in person, but they look ok via the pictures... You could get into the tailgater for a pretty low price point.....

 

[Nefarious]

Have you looked at the Kudu grill, I don't have one but Sven Svensson has and I think he used it with wood.

 

[clifish]

Have you looked at the Kudu grill, I don't have one but Sven Svensson has and I think he used it with wood.

Was going to say the same...and made in the USA

BTW has anyone heard from Sven? Hopefully a Grizzly did not get him on one of his hikes..lol

 

[mike243]

I have a 3' cowboy grill and I plan on making 1 for it, torn between expanded and V bars, cost is a lot more for V but you can channel grease away to cut down flare ups is the best reason if it is designed properly. a slight tilt to the grate to aid the flow.

 

[SmokinAl]

I have had one of these with the rotisserie for several years. It works great.

Gabbys Grills | Santa Maria style attachment for a kettle style Weber barbeque and many more

gabbysgrills.com

I bought an extra kettle just for this & we use it all the time.
Al

 

[Nefarious]

Was going to say the same...and made in the USA

Unfortunately they are made in China and not USA.

 

[SmokinAl]

Unfortunately they are made in China and not USA.

How do you know that, I spoke to the owner on the phone & he was making them himself. Now that has been a few years ago. Where did you get your info? I guess I don’t get out enough!
Al

 

[gmc2003]

Unfortunately they are made in China and not USA.

I just did a quick Google search and it say they're made in the USA - Macon Ga.

Chris

 

[Nefarious]

I just did a quick Google search and it say they're made in the USA - Macon Ga.

Chris

People in their reviews say they have a tag in the box that says made in China.

 

[gmc2003]

Get your Braai on with Kudu Grills | Georgia Department of Economic Development

www.georgia.org

Snippet from the article:
"Kudu Grills are African inspired and American made. Kudu imports South African accessories and wood, but manufacturing them in Macon truly defines the company. Kudu uses a local fabricating shop in Macon to make the grills. And the printing for instruction and promotional items are produced in Macon as well. It may cost a little more for these services, but using local suppliers provides more local job opportunities."

 

[PPG1]

Try Texas Ranch Grills. I researched for ever and for the size and quality of the build I don't believe they can be beat. I bought the "Ranch house grill" and use it at least twice a week. This thing is a monster weighing in at over 450 lbs of solid steel. He will customize it anyway you like it.

Texas Ranch Grills

Custom Grills, Personalized Firepits and Custom Smokers Unique Outdoor Accessories

texasranchgrills.com

 

[Nefarious]

How do you know that, I spoke to the owner on the phone & he was making them himself. Now that has been a few years ago. Where did you get your info? I guess I don’t get out enough!
Al

I was reading the reviews on Amazon and one post said it had a tag inside, Made in China. Ok course it doesn't have to be true, could be just someone sitting on a nail being negative.

 

[Nefarious]

gmc2003 , smokin .. I certainly don't want to be one to spread wrong information so I went to the website to see what it says about where it is made. I looked at the main page and found a citing for how it is made, and looked at both the kudu 2 and kudu 3 page and there are no statements about where it is made at this point.

I can't claim that I know where it is made, but the evidence suggests they are no longer made in the USA. But I'm not positive. I'm looking for your recommendation, should I just delete my post about made in China, there is an Amazon review that claims this. This is the only current statement either way.

 

[gmc2003]

gmc2003 , smokin .. I certainly don't want to be one to spread wrong information so I went to the website to see what it says about where it is made. I looked at the main page and found a citing for how it is made, and looked at both the kudu 2 and kudu 3 page and there are no statements about where it is made at this point.

I can't claim that I know where it is made, but the evidence suggests they are no longer made in the USA. But I'm not positive. I'm looking for your recommendation, should I just delete my post about made in China, there is an Amazon review that claims this. This is the only current statement either way.

I wouldn't delete it Nef. It very well be made in China, or maybe that part of it was. Who really knows. All I know is what I saw on a google search(which I posted), and I haven't seen anything that says otherwise. I will admit I didn't really dig into it.

Chris