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- Feb 22, 2014
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- Vancouver Island
Hey everyone,
another post regarding "what grill should I buy?":wacko:
I've currently have a Weber Genesis which has served me well since I bought it 6 years ago, however, I really want to get into smoking meat, and I have been extensively researching BGE/Primo/KJ, trying to figure out what is best for me, and my budget. I'm getting to the point where I'm paralyzed because I don't want to make the wrong decision (this is a one time shot for me, and I don't want to regret making the wrong decision because I'll have to live with it for years), so I figured some of you experts might be able to point me in the right direction! Here's what I'd be using the grill for, and the options I have available:
I'd like to get into smoking ribs/pork shoulders, etc, as well as high heat searing for my steaks, and maybe cook some pizza as well. Smoking/high heat are my main goals, and I know all three would do the job.
The problem I'm having is the size vs budget. Generally speaking, it would be used for myself and my family of 5. I'm a pastor, and I do have company over fairly regularly, so I'd also like to use it for larger gatherings of up to 15-20 people (maybe more?) from time to time. I would certainly be cooking for 8-10 on a regular (monthly) basis. Would a large BGE/KJ be big enough for my needs?
Here are my options:
I can get a KJ for $1300 (taxes included) - note I'm in Canada!
BGE Large - $1550, includes nest, but not taxes - and I'd need to get the conveggtor, and some other accessories, so I'm pushing $1700 CDN plus taxes, which is really pushing my budget.
Primo - Kamado - $1150+taxes
Primo - Large 300 - $1250 + taxes & stand (could have someone make one for me, I'm guessing $200 in wood?)
Primo XL - $1900 + taxes - this is a demo model that also includes a cart, which is a big bonus.
I'm thinking the BGE and Primo Large are out of the picture due to price. The KJ is a good price, it's within my budget but I'm worried that I will need to add on to it at some point if it's not big enough for my needs, which is not really an option for me (due to lack of space for 3 grills and budget).
The Primo XL would be great, but it's destroying my budget. I wouldn't even consider it, except that it's a very good deal (I believe? - saving about $1000 from a "new" one with the cart) and I wouldn't have to worry about the size.
My head is saying go with the Kamado Joe, as I have the budget for it, and it comes with all the basic accessories I'd need to get started. But, I'm worried that I will need more space.
My heart says the Primo XL, as I'd never need to worry about the space issues, but my wallet says, not so much! And I could really use the $900 difference (after taxes) on other things.
I guess I'm hoping to hear that the large will do me just fine - am I right?
another post regarding "what grill should I buy?":wacko:
I've currently have a Weber Genesis which has served me well since I bought it 6 years ago, however, I really want to get into smoking meat, and I have been extensively researching BGE/Primo/KJ, trying to figure out what is best for me, and my budget. I'm getting to the point where I'm paralyzed because I don't want to make the wrong decision (this is a one time shot for me, and I don't want to regret making the wrong decision because I'll have to live with it for years), so I figured some of you experts might be able to point me in the right direction! Here's what I'd be using the grill for, and the options I have available:
I'd like to get into smoking ribs/pork shoulders, etc, as well as high heat searing for my steaks, and maybe cook some pizza as well. Smoking/high heat are my main goals, and I know all three would do the job.
The problem I'm having is the size vs budget. Generally speaking, it would be used for myself and my family of 5. I'm a pastor, and I do have company over fairly regularly, so I'd also like to use it for larger gatherings of up to 15-20 people (maybe more?) from time to time. I would certainly be cooking for 8-10 on a regular (monthly) basis. Would a large BGE/KJ be big enough for my needs?
Here are my options:
I can get a KJ for $1300 (taxes included) - note I'm in Canada!
BGE Large - $1550, includes nest, but not taxes - and I'd need to get the conveggtor, and some other accessories, so I'm pushing $1700 CDN plus taxes, which is really pushing my budget.
Primo - Kamado - $1150+taxes
Primo - Large 300 - $1250 + taxes & stand (could have someone make one for me, I'm guessing $200 in wood?)
Primo XL - $1900 + taxes - this is a demo model that also includes a cart, which is a big bonus.
I'm thinking the BGE and Primo Large are out of the picture due to price. The KJ is a good price, it's within my budget but I'm worried that I will need to add on to it at some point if it's not big enough for my needs, which is not really an option for me (due to lack of space for 3 grills and budget).
The Primo XL would be great, but it's destroying my budget. I wouldn't even consider it, except that it's a very good deal (I believe? - saving about $1000 from a "new" one with the cart) and I wouldn't have to worry about the size.
My head is saying go with the Kamado Joe, as I have the budget for it, and it comes with all the basic accessories I'd need to get started. But, I'm worried that I will need more space.
My heart says the Primo XL, as I'd never need to worry about the space issues, but my wallet says, not so much! And I could really use the $900 difference (after taxes) on other things.
I guess I'm hoping to hear that the large will do me just fine - am I right?