I started with a green egg, very very deliciousHave sampled some charcoal-grilled food recently and have enjoyed it. Any opinions of Green Egg versus wood pellet versus others? Want to do some smoking from time-to-time and grill with the charcoal taste.
When the family moved to where The Wife and I still are, I couldn't get the gas hookup for at least a week.Yes @hvyhaul , it's using a damn Weber Kettle that has created this predicament. Food tastes so good with a charcoal cook!
Have a Pitboss 1150, I love it….. big hopper for pellets and easy to change the flavour. Set it and forget it works for me…A 22" Weber kettle is a good economical option to get started into the charcoal world. I bought mine 10 years ago and have never regretted it. Lots of different accessories that can be bought for them now such as pizza ovens, different cast grates or woks. I do everything from smoked ribs and salmon to "fried" chicken on mine. The only difference I find is the ability of the pellet grills to be able to set it at a temperature and walk away.
I've been using the snake method for a few years with great results. It's a bit harder to do in cold weather but still works.learn the snake method and go low and slow,
What do you mean by "rusted out"?X2 on @Derkd9 's comments on the green egg. Made for delicious food, but way to much work to make sure it was on temp. When it finally rusted out I did some comparative reviews and ended up with Masterbilt electric (https://www.masterbuilt.com/collections/smokers. - I got the 30 inch digital model - because it has a cold smoker attachment, its cheaper than Bradley, and doesn't require the special puck the Bradley does. I am kinda fond of the Jack Daniels barrel chips The digital controls ensure a steady slow cook at your desired temp. My cold smoked salmon has now been perfected and is awesome. Makes perfect smoked ribs , meat you name it. Even comes with a remote. Its small and easy to put away in the off season
Get a cheap charcoal and see if it’s your thing. Weber 30 inch would be what I’d look at, parts in stock at Home Depot I’d you need anything.