I got my first gas grill over the weekend

[LDO]

I got a Brinkmann grill with 4 burners, plus sear and side burners. It's pretty good size, as far as affordable grills go. Initial observation: it's still easy to run out of grill surface. The meal was 3 ribeyes, about 20 jalapeno poppers, four ears of corn, and some veggies on skewers. Those veggies on skewers take up a LOT of space. Here is what I'm going to try for a solution:

This stainless basket slips over the rotisserie rod. It's hinged like the containers at a bank drive-thru (the vacuum tube thing). I also plan to use it to roast Poblano peppers out of my garden. The manufacturer's website also shows it roasting chicken wings. I might have to try that, too. Not my photo. I just ordered it tonight.

The jalapeno poppers were a type I have not tried before. They're called Atomic Buffalo Turds. It's a jalapeno split lengthwise, stuffed with cheese, then you get a little smokie and split it lengthwise, lay it on top, and wrap it all in a slice of bacon. WOW those were good.

I can't wait to do some more grillin'.

[1930fordpickup]

That is is nice looking setup . I like the basket idea for wings. I wonder how well they will crisp up. I liked my Brinkman, does yours have the brass burners?

[LDO]

This grill has the stainless "tube" type burner. It's the one that Home Depot sells for $299. I got a natural gas conversion for it. I haven't converted it, yet. I need to run some gas line from the meter to the back porch. It's about 25' in a straight line. I want to pour a concrete pad first, to bolt the grill in place for safety. It's overkill, but that's me.

I have also been reading about using a gas grill as a smoker. I have to try that, although I do plan to build an "Ugly Drum Smoker" sometime soon.

[1930fordpickup]

Good idea to put a hold down on it somehow. The only problem is if you have to turn it because of wind. I always tell people to remember to put a shut off valve in the basement before it goes outside around here, helps keep little ones from turning the gas on when you are not around.

[Tom Geiger]

Hmmm... I am in the market for a new grill. Is that the Brinkman Dual Sear 5 burner model # 810-6630-S ?

The funny thing is that I have the Home Depot page open to that one right now. I hadn't really thought about getting a real gas unit, but I have a gas line on the wall on the back of my house that goes to my gas fireplace. And I need to have a plumber come for some other minor work, I think we have a plan! I can run it on propane until I drain the tank I currently have.

Let me know how you like it. I may go grab one before the weekend.

[cobraman]

I love to grill. Food just plain tastes better when it's cooked on a grill.

[Chuck Most]

Atomic Buffalo Turds.

I'm in. Those sound like something I need to try.

[Crazy Ed]

I've got an Electric Smoker, but for Grillin' it's Briquettes or it Ain't Grillin' ! Those Atomic Buffalo Turds do sound good.......... Hummmm maybe a bit of Mesquite or Pecan Smoke to help things along.

[LDO]

Hmmm... I am in the market for a new grill. Is that the Brinkman Dual Sear 5 burner model # 810-6630-S ? ...

Same grill. First impressions are...thumbs up! However, it is a budget model for a grill of this size. Much of it is thin sheet steel, either painted or powder coated (not sure which), with stainless in the right spots. Most of the right spots, anyway. A more expensive grill will have more stainless. I think that with regular cleaning and maintenance, it should give years of good service. Maybe 10 years. I base that on the Brinkmann that my brother in law replaced with the 810-6630-S. He gave me his old grill. I thought he replaced it because the old one was too small...until I opened it. Ugh. Rust city. I didn't even consider firing it up.

Anyway- I had planned on getting two grills. One as a dedicated rotisserie/side dish grill, and one for the main courses. Another goal is to do as much cooking as possible outside during the summertime. My house is kind of small, and using the oven/stove can really heat it up. Here's some bacon for the jalapeno poppers on the side burner:

Tonight I sauteed some chicken and steamed some veggies on the side burner. I've even read about using the grill as an oven. I'm going to get a better thermometer so I can get the temp just right, then I'll see where that goes.

A future project will be a concrete stand with fire brick top as a place to cook with a Dutch oven/camp stove.

[Tom Geiger]

Thanks Lee. I will go check it out this week. Interesting that it's got lettering in both English and Spanish.. just like the mens room at Home Depot!

[LDO]

Oh- I forgot to add: I did get a second grill. An all stainless Jenn-Air off Craigslist. It has the ceramic burner on the back wall for the rotisserie. Also forgot to mention that both will run on natural gas when I get a gas line run from the meter to the patio. The Jenn-Air is already natural gas. The Brinkmann is propane for now, but I got a conversion kit for it.

The rotisserie basket is scheduled to arrive on Friday. I'll test it out with veggies and give a report. The guy makes two models; one is 18" long and the other is 24.5". I got the longer one. It was $175 on eBay. That may sound expensive, but I shopped around and found out it's a pretty darn good price. I've seen cylinders made of perforated stainless that are aimed at home coffee roasters. They are smaller and cost more. There is of course more than one size, but the smallest I saw was $275 or so.

[Petetrucker07]

I've got an Electric Smoker, but for Grillin' it's Briquettes or it Ain't Grillin' ! Those Atomic Buffalo Turds do sound good.......... Hummmm maybe a bit of Mesquite or Pecan Smoke to help things along.

I'm with ya. Since I got my smoker and charcoal BBQ, I never look at my ol' gas grill anymore.

But there are some very nice gas units, like the one in this topic.

[Tom Geiger]

I'm going to hit Home Depot today to buy the above Brinkman unit. Their ad says they have six of them in stock at my local store. If not, there's a second store 10 minutes away. I have a 10% off coupon valid on a purchase of $299 or more, effective today!