Cheap charcoal grill?

Dr Obvious · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject: Cheap charcoal grill?

Anyone have any suggestions for a cheap charcoal grill?

I've got a gasser and a UDS that cover about 90% of everything I want to cook when I'm outside. However, I'm not really happy with kabobs or steaks on the gasser, and I think I'd be happier with a charcoal fire for those two. I don't plan on using it much, so it'd have to be cheap to justify the expense. My needs are simple though. I'm just looking for a grate that can either get real close to the coals for steak, or come off for the kabobs.
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SoEzzy · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

Check the local thrift for a Weber kettle they are hard to beat for value IMO!
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How cheap, ya talking...

Weber kettle?

Dr Obvious · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

You know, the thrift store is probably where I should look. Maybe Craig's List.

According to amazon, the 18.5 inch weber kettle is like $70, and that's more than I'm looking to spend.
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day_trippr · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

Definitely check out your local Craig's List. I just scanned the Boston CL and in the last 5 days there were roughly 10 Weber kettles put up priced between $10 and $25...

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Oregon smoker · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

Craigs List. $20 bill. A Weber kettle grill.

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BluDawg · Posted: May 12 2011 Post subject:

Check out the lodge sportsmans grill. https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/product1_new.asp?menu=prologic&idProduct=3975
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gbque · Posted: May 14 2011 Post subject:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/for/2367740181.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/for/2366432543.html
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Agree with BluDawg on the Sportsman, I love mine. They are bigger than you think and dont bother with the cover..it's cast iron and don't leave out in rain...
You can get an unseasoned one for less..
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Toga · Posted: May 24 2011 Post subject:

Lowes carries a 22.15 inch webber kettle knock off with a hinged lid for $40.
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Michael B · Posted: May 26 2011 Post subject:

Around Minneapolis

Weber Grill, kettle style, ONLY 1 Year Old!!! - $40 (Como Park)
Old School Weber Charcoal Grill - $10 (Plymouth)
Weber kettle grill - $50 (Bloomington )
CHARCOAL BBQ GRILL (Performer) - WEBER - $100 (EDEN PRAIRIE)
Coca Cola Weber Grill - $100 (East Bethel)
Weber One-Touch Silver Charcoal Grill - $40 (Mayer, MN)
Weber Charcoal Grill - $45 (Rosemount)

Kronk · Posted: May 26 2011 Post subject:

I just picked up a used 22" Weber kettle from local CL for $20. I've scrapped 2 of these for UDS but I'm gonna keep this one for grilling.
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Hell Fire Grill · Posted: May 27 2011 Post subject:

Keep in mind Dr Obvious once you start cooking with charcoal your gasser just might find the curb, although the grill in your avatar looks like a Weber gasser (Q series) and I cant imagine anyone throwing one away. Let us know what you get but I reccomend a Weber kettle too, they're the benchmark for all grills.

Dr Obvious · Posted: May 27 2011 Post subject:

Well, the gasser is a different beast. When I get home from work, the gasser is quick and simple as using a conventional stove. Charcoal produces a better result, but if I get home at 6:45, I don't want to wait as long as charcoal takes to make dinner.

I ended up giving the Q to a friend of mine (as a thank you for some work he did for me). It's a great little grill, but I wanted better offset control, a larger cooking surface, and a rotisserie. I ended up getting a Weber Genesis, and have been very happy with it.

I've settled on a weber kettle.
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Hell Fire Grill · Posted: May 29 2011 Post subject:

I'd have a tough time pushing a $500-600 grill to the curb myself.

BigOrson · Posted: May 29 2011 Post subject:

With the weed burner, I have clean grates and a fire going in less than 5 minutes. I doubt you can have a gasser up to speed that fast and you get teh better results too.

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