"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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> Considering purchasing one. They have some right now at the local HEB
> and they are not expensive.
>
> I have a New Braunfels smoker, but it's a PITA to use it for grilling...
>
> Opinions? They are not that expensive and assembly is easier than what I
> went thru before. <G> Plus it'd be easier to keep clean and I won't have
> to worry about the expense of replacing it when the bottom burns out of
> it.
>
> Thanks!
> --
> Peace!
> Om

You didn't say whether you're looking at a charcoal grill, or gas. But
anyway - I've had a 22" Weber charcoal grill for 2 years and I love it. The
coals sit on a lower grating, so I don't see much potential for the bottom
burning out, and the grating itself is quite thick. Between the adjustable
upper & lower vents, there's quite a bit of temp control possible. I've
roasted whole turkeys for the last two Thanksgivings, and able to maintain a
nice steady 350 degrees, with outside temps in the 30s.

Hint: Forget charcoal lighter fluid. Weber makes a chimney starter that's
terrific (3rd item down at this link)
http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/a.../chargear.aspx

You put charcoal in the top, a couple of sheets of newspaper in the bottom,
and 97% of the time, you're in business. If the wind's crazy, I sometime
park the big rolling trash can so it blocks the wind. From that point, it
takes about as long for the coals to be ready as if I used fluid.