Barbecue/Buying a Grill

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Expert: - 6/7/2006


Question
I am not sure if you will know this, but what should go into buying a grill.  I am getting ready to buy a grill and am not sure about the plusses and minuses with buying cheaper or more expensive grills.  Thanks!

Answer
A lot depends on the kind of grill you're looking for and what you'll be doing with it.  As you may have noticed from my profile, I almost never use gas grills, so I can't really advise you on what to look for if that's what you want.  But if it's a charcoal/wood-fired grill that you're looking for, let me know and we'll continue the discussion.  I'll also need to know how often you grill and for how many people.

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I can answer questions having to do with grilling or barbecuing meat (but not pork), poultry, fish, and vegetables over charcoal or wood. I also have some expertise in marinades and spice mixes. I cook only with charcoal and wood, so please do not ask me any questions about gas or electric grills.

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I've been cooking with fire and smoke for 25 years, using charcoal and wood almost exclusively. While I do not usually cook with gas, I'm willing to try to answer cooking questions in this area. I cook meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, and I've experimented with a lot of different recipes and techniques. I am not able to answer questions about grilling or barbecuing pork. Most recently I've been using slow-cooking (indirect heat) techniques, and have been very successful at it.

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