So I want to by a grill...

[Jscotty]

Southern Comfort, huh? I gotta try that. I usually use heineken for exactly the same thing.

[LINUS]

Nah, GRILLING doesn't take long, but barbecuing does. A steak should not see heat for more than a handful of minutes per side assuming a reasonable thickness. Otherwise you'll dry it out. But it does take like a good 20-25 minutes for a small amount of charcoal to get ready. So you won't be eating in like 30 minutes. Maybe 45 minimum if you are fast as lightning.

Exactly the truth - and why I just have a propane job. I'd love a charcoal unit, but the time involved, and the general cleanup involved keeps me in propane.

There's a little propane job they sell either at Home Depot or Lowe's that's totally portable, and uses those small screw in cylinders - it's a stainless body, so it's built to last 5+ years. I think it's $99.

I'd get that, and concentrate on some good marinate / grilling methods you like - I'm personal to searing the heck out of both sides of a ribeye for 3-4 minutes, then splashing a little 100 proof Southern Comfort on it at the end - leaves a nice sweet carmel taste and good for a flame show for the girlies.

Also, Southern Comfort splashed on some asparagus & a little parmesean cheese & pepper after that is a good side for a ribeye.

[uofom3]

First of all, if you want your food quickly, that would defeat the point of grilling. Grilling is not one of those things you just do quick, fast, and in a hurry. If you want to whip something up in a half-hour then microwave it or deep fry it.

The whole grilling thing is a process and a ritual. When you grill your meat you have to season it and then let it marinate for a few days. Then afterwards you have to fire up the grill and let it heat up. Hamburgers and hot dogs cooks relatively quickly but other things like ribs, steak etc take some time. Plus you want your food to simmer and catch the smoke flavor. Also, the whole process is something that you plan on doing for at least a couple of hours. You don't just use the grill to cook your food but there is the whole art of "working" the grill.

You're right man.. but he's cooking fucking burgers and franks. This isn't Smith and Wollensky.

[uofom3]

someone beat me to it...

I suggest a CharBroil. You can get a basic one for about $100.00 and mine has lasted very well... someday I'll get a NICE built in webber... but i'm not ready to spend a G on my Q

[FredK]

Nah, GRILLING doesn't take long, but barbecuing does. A steak should not see heat for more than a handful of minutes per side assuming a reasonable thickness. Otherwise you'll dry it out. But it does take like a good 20-25 minutes for a small amount of charcoal to get ready. So you won't be eating in like 30 minutes. Maybe 45 minimum if you are fast as lightning.

[JGood]

First of all, if you want your food quickly, that would defeat the point of grilling. Grilling is not one of those things you just do quick, fast, and in a hurry. If you want to whip something up in a half-hour then microwave it or deep fry it.

The whole grilling thing is a process and a ritual. When you grill your meat you have to season it and then let it marinate for a few days. Then afterwards you have to fire up the grill and let it heat up. Hamburgers and hot dogs cooks relatively quickly but other things like ribs, steak etc take some time. Plus you want your food to simmer and catch the smoke flavor. Also, the whole process is something that you plan on doing for at least a couple of hours. You don't just use the grill to cook your food but there is the whole art of "working" the grill.

Dude, it's a fuckin grill. Yeah, I will occasionally spend time with some buddy's, grillin and eatin some steak and shit all day, but this thing will mainly be used for me during the week, to stay away from the sick microwave foods. Mainly burgers, chicken, shit like that. There's no reason I can't grill some food in a half hour. I like meat with nothing on it sometimes, and even when not, marinading takes 5 minutes the day before. No need to have to spend 3 hours every time I want to grill. I'm not trying to have ribs every night, just some burgers and stuff.

[Jscotty]

First of all, if you want your food quickly, that would defeat the point of grilling. Grilling is not one of those things you just do quick, fast, and in a hurry. If you want to whip something up in a half-hour then microwave it or deep fry it.

The whole grilling thing is a process and a ritual. When you grill your meat you have to season it and then let it marinate for a few days. Then afterwards you have to fire up the grill and let it heat up. Hamburgers and hot dogs cooks relatively quickly but other things like ribs, steak etc take some time. Plus you want your food to simmer and catch the smoke flavor. Also, the whole process is something that you plan on doing for at least a couple of hours. You don't just use the grill to cook your food but there is the whole art of "working" the grill.

[FredK]

Yeah they require preheating for a slightly longer time, especially with the small amount of charcoal that you'll be using. Not a big deal.

[JGood]

Well, I wanted a gas grill, but I guess I'll be a bitch if I do that.

So how much of a PITA is it to use a charcoal grill? Doesn't it take a lot longer? I want somehting that lets me come home and whip some dinner together in a 1/2 hour or so.

I feel like a newb at being a guy, not knowing this shit. I've just never had time to "grill" (full time job since I was 15, plus full time bachelors degree in 3 years = no time for anything, only mcdonalds/wendys).

[e30sd]

lynx prosear ftw.

for the rest of us who cant afford it, weber is nice.

[M42Technik]

Yup they sure are! But aren't jokes supposed to be funny? :giggle:

Internet is serious business.

[benDASHDASH]

I am also looking for a grill for my apartment that I am moving into in September. I will keep an eye on this thread.

Truth.

[FredK]

Bitch please. I got a Weber Silver like the one Charlie posted, jokes are hi-larious.

Yup they sure are! But aren't jokes supposed to be funny? :giggle:

[mikeedler]

get a weber great quality for the price(plus I am from where they are made), and make sure you get a charcoal grill, cause- gas grills are for women, and non BBQ ers.
dousing everything with beer on a flaming charcoal grill is what its all about!!!!! gas grills dont have the true "BBQ" taste IMO. and I BBQ usually atleast twice a week in the summer.

[M42Technik]

Pedestrian. I expected more from you.

Bitch please. I got a Weber Silver like the one Charlie posted, jokes are hi-larious.