Suggestions For Christmas Gift

[Cowbell76751]

My boyfriend has used a weber charcoal grill for 10+ years and loves charcoal. I would like to get a weber smokey mountain 18" for him for Christmas. My family thinks it might be too involved or take too much time. They think propane would be better. Do you have to constantly feed it ? How many hours at a time can it go? Can you do rotisserie with an 18" or just the 22"? Prmarily it's jst the 2 of us but would like to do things for big gatherings as well. We have an orchard and was planning on using wood from that. Will that work?

I am very intimidated by grilling so he does it all and I don't know much about it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[motocrash]

Cowbell,if he loves charcoal go charcoal.

No constant feeding,burn time with quality charcoal is up to 18- 20 Hrs
Cajun Bandit makes a rotisserie for it
It is a good size to feed 2 to a whole lot of people - 2 10LB pork butts will feed pulled pork sandwiches to an army
Fruit wood is great for smoking

The Char-Griller Akorn is worth a look too and probably in your price range

 

[JckDanls 07]

I vote for the WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain)... It's as easy if not easier than the Kettle (that he's already use to)...

Put a note in there to point him to these forums (smokingmeatforums)... We'll have him up and running in no time ...

Here's why propane is not good (Show your family)... Click the link below ..

http://smokingmeatforums.com/index....ed-recommendations-ideas-on-new-build.270195/

 

[motocrash]

Oh...you definitely cannot go wrong with a WSM.I have the 14.5 and love it.

 

[shoebe]

I have a 22.5 WSM and love it. So easy to use and burns for a long time. He could use dried chunks of wood from your orchard to give the smoke a nice flavor. This is a great place to send him to get any kind of help he needs.

 

[chopsaw]

WSM would be an awesome gift . I'm guessing you know him better than the rest of your family . I have the 14.5 ,, it's just a whole lot of fun . My wife bought me a Weber performer with all the bells and whistles back in 2007 . Total surprise gift . Use it all the time , I'll never get rid of it .

 

[Cowbell76751]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help!

 

[chopsaw]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help!

Make sure you let us know what you do .

 

[chef jimmyj]

One addition...You have an Orchard. Propane runs out, usually at the worst time, but Wood won't be an issue and FREE!...JJ