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Bobby Stainless · 11-18-2011, 09:51 PM

I am in the market for a new grill, and I am a bit overwhelmed.

I have a regular POS Propane grill that I use for dogs and burgers, and I also have a Big Green Egg that I use for steaks, chicken, smoking, etc.

I now want something that is infrared.

Anyone have a TEC or something?

Stoner4Life · 11-20-2011, 02:58 AM

the only problem I see in asking friends about their $3K grill is pride of ownership and them wanting to make sure you don't think they made a $3K mistake, anonymous reviews are best imo.

if you'd like to try something different w/indirect heat think about the Cobb Cooker. it's fired by charcoal or w/the Cobb briquets they sell. There are too many links to post, Google it and select your own. It's a small grill and so it doesn't cost too much, complete set of inserts & cooking surface options will cost as little as $300, if it's too small you can likely afford to buy & fire up 2 of them w/out breaking a sweat, pocket change budget.

I just put my smokey joe away for the winter.......

Dawn Patrol · 12-04-2011, 03:00 AM

Shopping for a new grill myself (my Xmas present

) and I saw grills with infrared elements at Lowes last week. Forget the manufacturer, but it was a well known name.

I have no idea how well they work. Have you tried getting the grill really close to the coals on your BGE or are you looking for speed to cook temp?

Bobby Stainless · 12-17-2011, 09:22 PM

I like the BGE for low temp slow cooking.

I want a infrared, so I can really sear the shit out of some beef.

Dawn Patrol · 06-13-2012, 02:05 AM

What did you end up with???

Jeeyah · 06-13-2012, 03:24 AM

I'm shopping too. I was probably going to get the smallest Weber. (2 burner)

Jeeyah · 06-13-2012, 03:33 AM

Woops. Wow! Those TEC grills are like Lamborghinis. Most expensive grill I've ever seen.

joe fresh · 06-13-2012, 04:03 AM

nothin beats charcoal...its all i use

s13sr20det · 06-13-2012, 05:29 AM

the new issue of consumer reports rates gas grills. check it out, pretty good stuff

Dawn Patrol · 06-14-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joe fresh

nothin beats charcoal...its all i use

Nothing beats lump charcoal, but I grill year round 3-4 nights a week. Sometimes gas is just easier, quicker and doesn't add smoky flavor to food that doesn't require that enhancement.

I ended up buying a Brinkman from Home Depot and it sucks. Shoddy construction and just won't get hot enough. It has a "sear" burner that doesn't get any hotter than the other 4 burners.

I bought one pre-assembled and I took it back within a week because I thought they botched the assembly. Exchanged it for one in the box, brought it home and assembled/hot rodded it (mostly mods to make it more rigid) and it doesn't work any better than the first one.

I remember not too long ago when $200 bought you a decent gas grill. Now they make everything out of shitty stainless and twice the price gets you a shitty grill.

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Stoner4Life Medicinal Advocate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wandering further down the path less travelled Posts: 24,474	the only problem I see in asking friends about their $3K grill is pride of ownership and them wanting to make sure you don't think they made a $3K mistake, anonymous reviews are best imo. if you'd like to try something different w/indirect heat think about the Cobb Cooker. it's fired by charcoal or w/the Cobb briquets they sell. There are too many links to post, Google it and select your own. It's a small grill and so it doesn't cost too much, complete set of inserts & cooking surface options will cost as little as $300, if it's too small you can likely afford to buy & fire up 2 of them w/out breaking a sweat, pocket change budget. I just put my smokey joe away for the winter.......
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Dawn Patrol Relentlessly Taking Cuts Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,659	Shopping for a new grill myself (my Xmas present) and I saw grills with infrared elements at Lowes last week. Forget the manufacturer, but it was a well known name. I have no idea how well they work. Have you tried getting the grill really close to the coals on your BGE or are you looking for speed to cook temp? __________________ Veni...Vidi...Velcro...I came, I saw, I stuck around... See some of my girls Gainesville Green - my first true love Whats going on in my grow cab???
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12-17-2011, 09:22 PM	#4
Bobby Stainless "Ill let you try my Wu-Tang style" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: On a buffalo Posts: 4,424	I like the BGE for low temp slow cooking. I want a infrared, so I can really sear the shit out of some beef. __________________ THE 36th CHAMBER In all my time, I have learned that the "key", is as simple as "dedication". When you decide that you are going to go for something, and you don't let anything stand in your way, you open the door for great things to happen. And once you have made it that far, after having known what things look like from the bottom, you may find that the view from the top, is that much sweeter.
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Dawn Patrol Relentlessly Taking Cuts Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,659	What did you end up with??? __________________ Veni...Vidi...Velcro...I came, I saw, I stuck around... See some of my girls Gainesville Green - my first true love Whats going on in my grow cab???
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06-13-2012, 03:33 AM	#7
Jeeyah Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New England Posts: 282	Woops. Wow! Those TEC grills are like Lamborghinis. Most expensive grill I've ever seen. __________________ COB LED Grow Lights
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