The Only Grill You'll Ever Need -- Wall Street Journal

[Smokin Okie]

The Only Grill You’ll Ever Need Is Less Than $200​

Pricier gas grills, pellet smokers and even pizza ovens now crowd the backyards of some American chefs. But with the right technique and accessories, the Weber Kettle can outperform them all.​

 

[normanaj]

My dad gets the WSJ. Great read.

 

[02ebz06]

There's some BS in that ad, and some marginal truths.
Really love the first picture with the Styrofoam food on the grill.
Not saying there is anything wrong with the grill but is not the "do all" product they claim in the ad.

 

[Smokin Okie]

That is suppose to be a free link to the WSJ story that will get past the paywall . Is that working ?

 

[gmc2003]

Really love the first picture with the Styrofoam food on the grill.

That picture with the food looks like it's either a painting or computer generated. It doesn't look like a real photograph to me.

Not saying there is anything wrong with the grill but is not the "do all" product they claim in the ad.

There's not much it can't do.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

That is suppose to be a free link to the WSJ story that will get past the paywall . Is that working ?

Yes you can read the article.

Chris

 

[JLeonard]

I love my Kettle. Cooked everything from hot dogs to a full brisket on it. Is it a "do all" cooker? No, but it does a lot of things really well. And really, is there a cooker that does it all? And for, depending on the model you get, around $150 I'll take it.
As a side note, Melissa Cookston has a killer BBQ restaurant in Horn Lake, MS.

Jim

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

As much as I can't stand the WSJ, I just had the read the article. I'll have to say it's pretty much on point.

 

[sawhorseray]

There's not much it can't do. Chris

It's the most versatile tool in the box, has been for a long time now. With the newer accessories it's just about impossible to beat, just have to know what you are doing. RAY

 

[JIMSMOKES]

I have less than 200 in my 22 with vortex, side baskets, and heavier hinged grate. Actually bought it just to do chicken on. LoL
If I only had room for one grill it would be a weber 26.

 

[chopsaw]

just have to know what you are doing.

That's it right there .
For most people it would be a do all .
Several times at Deer camp I would use a cookie sheet over a hot fire and cook eggs and bacon for breakfast . Potatoes wrapped in foil go into the coals .
Take the eggs and bacon off and use some tongs to toast some bread right over the coals .

I've baked cakes , pies and bread on mine when I was younger .
Used to build a nice fire and use my cast iron Dutch oven right down on the charcoal grate and fry French fries .