We interrupt this regularly scheduled Kids in the Kitchen Wednesday with some breaking news... Father's Day is coming up: Sunday, June 21st. Make sure to mark your calendars!
The Wisconsin Test Kitchen is in dire need of a new grill. Our trusty Weber is almost completely rusted through, and has been leaning precariously to the right for several months now. We hold our breaths collectively every time we use it. It's kind of a no-brainer what we're buying Kevin for Father's Day.
But looking for a grill can be kind of overwhelming. We thought we'd provide you with some recommendations, in case you're looking to buy one for Dear Old Dad.
The first question you need to ask is, "Gas, or charcoal?" Kevin and Doug both are adamant charcoal grillers; so that's what this blog is focusing on. No disrespect to gas grillers of the world; but that's not how we roll. So, here are our "Good," "Better," and "Best," recommendations.
Good
http://www.amazon.com/Weber-741001-Silver-One-Touch-22-Inch/dp/B00004RALU/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1431907800&sr=1-4&keywords=charcoal+grill
While the Test Kitchens were discussing this blog, both Cool Dads unanimously agreed a 22" Weber kettle grill is pretty much your best bet. It's reasonably priced, the 363 square inches of cooking space are generous enough to cook for a yard full of people, and the Weber name pretty much means the grill will last you for years as long as you take care of it. We recommend buying a cover for the grill to keep it safe from the elements.
Drawbacks? This is a pretty basic, stripped down model. You're not going to find a lot of bells or whistles; but this is a solid grill that will get the job done.
Better
http://www.amazon.com/Kingsford-GR1031-014984-Barrel-Charcoal-30-Inch/dp/B00BB794NK/ref=sr_1_12?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1431908118&sr=1-12&keywords=charcoal+grill
This Kingsford model is bigger than the Weber, and it has a few nice features that might come in handy. The side shelves and underneath rack are convenient; as well as the temperature to help you gauge the grill heat.
Drawbacks? Yeah... we've got nothing. It's bigger, so make sure you have the storage space to keep it in non-winter months; but this grill looks like a winner.
Best
http://www.biggreenegg.com/eggs/sizes/
No question, hands down, the grand poo-bah, Cadillac of all grills is the Big Green Egg. It's not just a grill, you can use it as a smoker, an oven and a grill. Egg fanatics claim you'll never use your oven again once you start using the Egg. And fanatic is the correct word... there are even Big Green Egg gatherings where people from all over the world converge with their Eggs, and have massive grilling sessions.
Drawbacks? Only one... the price. It's super pricy. And all of the equally pricey accessories are sold separately. But isn't Dad worth a little splurge every now and then?
Keep your eye on our blog the next few weeks; we've got some awesome Father's Day crafts and gift ideas lined up- and we can't wait to share them with you.
Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew
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