BBQ's / Gas Grills

[Blueprint]

Last year, I replaced the natural gas Napoleon I had since 2007 with a new Napoleon Rogue. Rona had a "special edition" model just for them with no frills (no side burners or infrared), but 4 burners with stainless grilles. Also natural gas. It was around 1K$, really happy with it.

Parts for my old one were super easy to find online, I was just tired of the finnicky ignition and iron grilles.

[Tortoise]

For my money, I be getting a last gen Genesis Weber (with the controls on the front) from FB Marketplace.

As I was saying....

I picked this up today. $200, with a full propane tank, Weber rotisserie kit and cover. Doesn't need a thing.

[Gurgie]

Sweet find!

[Bridgecity]

Ya that's a steal.

[Tortoise]

Big time.

I'm really liking the colour. I was worried it was going to be bright red, but it's really a darkish crimson.

[RRocket]

Big time.

I'm really liking the colour. I was worried it was going to be bright red, but it's really a darkish crimson.

Needs a wax to make it pop! LOL 😆

Good deal IMO.

[GreatBigAbyss]

Speaking of grills, I bought the Searwood 600 this weekend.  I opted to not pick it up until next weekend, as I have to build an extension to my patio. 

I've got to figure out the first thing to cook on it.  Probably a chicken.  Then I'll do some pork the following weekend.  Ribs, maybe?

[Tortoise]

I'm gonna christen mine with a marinated flank steak for tacos.

https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-marinated-flank-steak-fajitas-recipe

[GreatBigAbyss]

Damn, the weather just isn't working out.  The weekdays are nice, like mid teens, but I'm not going to have enough time after work to do this stuff.  This past weekend got cold.  -2, -3, etc.  Next weekend?  Forecasting to go back down to a high of 0. 

Seriously Gaaaaah!!!!

[RRocket]

Damn, the weather just isn't working out.  The weekdays are nice, like mid teens, but I'm not going to have enough time after work to do this stuff.  This past weekend got cold.  -2, -3, etc.  Next weekend?  Forecasting to go back down to a high of 0. 

Seriously Gaaaaah!!!!

Yea...it's f-ing my fishing.

[Firm]

Tortoise, that's a steal for $200. Good looking unit. If you wanted too, I bet you could get a brand new SS grill online for nominal cost and start fresh on it too.

[Tortoise]

The grills are actually in better shape than they look. When I find time I will give them a soak and a scrub, and maybe hit them up with some Barkeepers friend.

[GreatBigAbyss]

Yesterday afternoon was gorgeous, so I said eff it and took the afternoon off work. I built my little BBQ patio, then picked up and built the grill. 

The picture below is it heating up for the first burn-off/seasoning.  The amount of smoke is typical at lower heat, which is where you would slow cook meats.  At higher temps, the amount of smoke is minimal. 

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I spatchcocked a chicken and cooked it up.  Took about an hour on the grill at 400f.  The app is fantastic.  It guides you through the recipe, and allows you to monitor the chicken's temp remotely, and adjust the grill settings. 

Chicken was delicious, btw.  Didn't take a pic of it.  Was too busy eating it. 

After the first use, I'm really happy with it, and convinced I made the right choice to go pellet over grill.  It's got just the right amount of 'fussiness' that makes the nerd in me happy and interested, and I love that I smell ever so slightly like wood smoke when I'm done using it. 

Tonight I've decided on a Pork Loin Roast.  It should cook in about 1 - 1.5hrs, so that's perfect for a week evening. 

[Gurgie]

Nice work GBA looks great!

[Bridgecity]

Nice! Glad to hear your lovin' it.