Can anyone recommend this grill vs. the Smokey Joe Silver Vs. the Go anywhere? I don't want to travel with this grill and want to use on a screened in porch. Thanks.
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I do not have a go anywhere but I can compare the Smokey Joe silver vs the gold.If you're not traveling with it then I would suggest the Silver for the cheaper price vs the gold. The gold has lid locker which keep everything in 1 piece for traveling and storage, it has side vents for better control of ventilation etc. The go anywhere because of its square shape seems more stable and it looks like its built sturdier. I personally prefer the kettle design but the choice is really up to you depending on you budget and needs.
1420937
I love my grillI vacant compareI've only used this oneEasy to travel withGood ventilation
903372
I bought this grill for our Arizona property last fall, have not had any problems. As a matter of fact, I am so impressed with the grill I just purchased a second one for our house in Colorado.
1825217
I live in a NYC apt so we can only have an electric BBQ. I have tis weber electric for 3 years and it works great. We live on the 14th fl on the Hudson River. As long a its not to cold and windy to stand out on the terrace I've used it in the winter. Just keep the lid closed.
863338
Pretty much all the overseas grills are made pretty equal. With that, having felt both grills, I would go with a grill with less features. There is less to break and with the elements, generally the fancy features wear down first.
1988874
What difference does it make if you buy it from Amazon it's not like it would be worth the cost to send the grill back....at that, I had to just trow it away after it stopped working the second time I used it.If you need to purchase this on-line I suggest you do from a brick an mortar retailer that you can visit if some goes wrong with the grill.
663871
The grill is the only place I've used it & it works great! The cast iron provides excellent even heating. I make sliders in frequently. Placing sauteed onions on the bottom, plus whatever grease generated by the burgers insures easy removal.
1021071
Well since it's not yet released you can't really do a head to head. But the Bushbox packs up flat as opposed to the cylindrical solo. They both weigh the same. The Bushbox let's you keep feeding fuel in the side without taking the pot/pan off the top. You can also burn charcoal in the BB XL to grill. IMHO the XL is the way to go. It packs soo thin you can stash it anywhere. The solo looks too bulky to carry in a pack.
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The silver empties out the bottom. That's also where the air flow comes through. The gold has a solid bottom and has air holes in the side for the flow. The gold has a wire that locks down the lid. As you can see the gold is better for travel and camping. The Silver is better option for back yard. If your porch has a wood floor the Silver might not be safe because of the chance of coals slipping past the catch plate.
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We got our PK Grill for a lot of reasons - they have a very good reputation, my husband and myself both grew up with our families cooking on them, they have a lot of cooking area for the size, and are very well made. We both prefer charcoal grills, but if you don't, then make sure you allow the coals to burn down as much as possible, this cuts down on a strong charcoal flavor, and you can get small wood chips (hickory, mesquite, apple wood, cherry wood, pecan, etc) which will also cut back on charcoal flavor. As far as the grill goes, we couldn't recommend a better one!!
1788931
Have had George Foreman grills, no longer have any. Love the Masterbuilt so much that we bought one for our daughter. can't go wrong with it.
935825
I've had my grill for a month now and have used it every weekend. Yes, the temp drops but it hasn't affected me much because grilling is all about cooking the food slowly, so be patient. I've made ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, salmon, shrimp,veggies, etc and everything has turned out great. I keep telling my friends that an electric grill is the ONLY way to grill now...don't have to mess with charcoal and propane - LOVE IT!
536472
I have the table top grill, love it, and it does get hot, so stay with your food until you "get to know" your new grill! (Not so hot that it's a problem sitting on our poly something table!) So sorry that I wasn't able to help answer your specific question!
823114
I don't have any experience grilling and I would really like to buy this portable grill... But I need tips on how to transport this grill without stinking up the car?
1872694
It would be a challenge to use a smoker box with this grill. It would have to be really small and sit on top of the grate, because the circular shield over the gas burner is a mere inch below the grate. The burner is an inch below that. There is no other place that I can see to put a smoker box. This of course would reduce your available cooking surface. We have a family of 4 and although the Element is smaller than your average gas grill, we find it is more than adequate as you can use just about every inch of the grate without cold spots, due to the double circular burners (like a bullseye). I have had this grill for a couple of months now - - it is the best I've EVER owned. I grill at least 4 to 5 times each week, even in the winter (2 to 3X), and as advertised, it really does heat up to about 500 degrees in less than 5 min. - AMAZING!! I just refilled my propane tank for the 1st time since I got it - we are saving so much gas! My family is thrilled that steaks and chops are seared perfectly and still pink and juicy inside - done in just a few minutes. My last grill was a Charbroil Infrared model - the latest new invention when I bought it. I had room to place a smoker box BELOW the grate, and I did so often, because that was the only way I could get a charbroiled flavor. The flames are completely shielded to prevent flare-ups, but that also eliminates nice sear marks on your food and a smoky flavor. I hated that grill. I highly recommend this grill, personally I would try a small smoker box in the middle of the grate (if you're not cooking for a crowd), and if that didn't work, buy a separate smoker.. . . . because I love this grill that much.
2175618
The weight of this grill is perfect. We take it to the beach all the time. It can get pretty windy there at times. We absolutely love this grill. I did alot of research before buying this grill. We use it at our camp site as well. Highly recommend if your looking for a good quality charcoal grill that will last for years and be portable.
1425486
The performance of this grill has been amazing. It gets hot quick! no issues with the regulator. You have to be careful about the accessory inserts. It seems that some places sell a version without them which is cheaper than the one that has them. I think it is worth it since you can cook any meal on your grill!
1616778
The grill is great. Chicken, pork, steak, sausages, burgers get crusty on top, juicy in the middle. I don't use a lid. I cook under the exhaust hood in my kitchen. Clean up is easy. Very little fat splatter away from the grill.