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Hey guys, I want to buy my parents a new grill sometime in the next few months (probably in June). Do you have any recommendations? I want to get them a liquid propane grill with at least one side burner. I've heard great things about Webers but am open to any suggestions that you may have. I'd like to keep it under $500, but I'm willing to spend more if necessary.

Also, if there are any grills that easily convert between natural gas and LP, that'd be great too.
 
I will second the Weber recommendation. Kenmore is also a good brand.

It looks like Weber no longer supports conversion to natural gas, but im sure you can get a third party conversion kit. The last grill i bought came with a kit which was just different nozzles that feed the burners and you take the regulator off.

http://help.weber.com/faqs/5/can-i-convert-my-grill-to-run-on-a-different-fuel-type

This looks like a good buy http://www.sears.com/kenmore-4-burn...p-07133492000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

I'm a fan of the big fat stainless steel cooking grate. You dont have to worry about a porcelain coating getting chipped
 
Big Red said:
haha just looked that up. $2,500 is a bit much for me. What about this grill? If it's really worth it, I'd be willing to spend $700 http://www.lowes.com/pd_277024-505-...=?Ns=p_product_price|0&page=1&facetInfo=Weber
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There are other good grills out there. I've just always owned Weber. Don't know your parents, but I doubt they will use it more nights than not. I go weeks in the summer never cooking indoors. I'm a cheap bastard when it comes to running the A/C when the oven and stove are on. If you get the one in your link, just be advised it doesn't have a side burner like you said you wanted. They do come in handy. I have many Kenmore appliances and if they make their BBQ's like the rest, you shouldn't have a problem and they are definitely more reasonably priced.
 
Weber.. you can spend a lot more and get a lot less. There customer service is great as well, although you will probably never need it.
 
Personally I think the side grill is useless, I have one and rarely use it. I would try to find a model that has an inset built in drawer for wood chips.
 
Hipcheck said:
Personally I think the side grill is useless, I have one and rarely use it. I would try to find a model that has an inset built in drawer for wood chips.
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I used to feel the same way. Most of the time they are built so close the the side wall of the grill itself you cant get more than a medium size pan on there. Now i use my side burner as a charcoal starter and it works great.
 
notbob said:
I used to feel the same way. Most of the time they are built so close the the side wall of the grill itself you cant get more than a medium size pan on there. Now i use my side burner as a charcoal starter and it works great.
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LOL...thats honestly probably the best use for it. I suppose as well I should use mine to get the wood chunks smoking ahead of time and add them accordingly.
 
Bacon is on sale for $2.99 at Sprouts.

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bummer. I picked up a couple of packs of Heritage Farms bacon at Ralph's for at least that much.

per pack, that is. they were half off.
 
I was gonna post pics of the bacon-wrapped tuna steaks but the stuff from Heritage Farms would not stay in perfect form. so wrapping the tuna with that stuff was like trying to put bandaids on a bloody stump.
 
BeerMan said:
I was gonna post pics of the bacon-wrapped tuna steaks but the stuff from Heritage Farms would not stay in perfect form. so wrapping the tuna with that stuff was like trying to put bandaids on a bloody stump.
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I am sure it was still good eats
 
Big Red said:
Hey guys, I want to buy my parents a new grill sometime in the next few months (probably in June). Do you have any recommendations? I want to get them a liquid propane grill with at least one side burner. I've heard great things about Webers but am open to any suggestions that you may have. I'd like to keep it under $500, but I'm willing to spend more if necessary.

Also, if there are any grills that easily convert between natural gas and LP, that'd be great too.
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http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/top_10/index.html

Check out this list, Meathead knows his stuff.
 
meathead knows his stuff because he reads the reviews and the opinions of others then puts them all together with his. but yeah, Amazing Ribs still is the go-to site when you're looking for answers.
 
Think Ill go with some country style pork for tonights festivities. Ill be posting on all the social media accounts. My instagram is hipchecked for anyone who wants to follow.
 
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