BBQ/Smoking n00b help...
 

So we're having a potluck/contest at work for the Final Four.

We had to pick a team and bring a dish that best represents that team. I picked Kansas. Obviously I'm bringing something barbeque related but I need your help.....obviously because I live in California.

What's the best thing to bring? What all do I need to make it?

REP for anyone that helps me out.

Go **** yourself Sofa King.

What type of grill do you have for starters?

Something that represents Kansas? Bring some wheat meal loaf.

Pork butt. It's the easiest and best tasting for a beginner. If you don't have a smoker you can do it in a slow cooker with very good results.

ROFL

Nothing.

Seriously though.....I'm looking for a grill.....I just have no clue what type of grill I need to get.

Flame away....

Is this a one time deal or is this something you want to do again?

It's actually something I'd like to keep on doing. I'm not sure it would be on a regular basis but I'm pretty sure you can't be a man and not own a grill.

How much do you want to spend? Since you are starting from scratch I wouldn't spend a bunch of money yet on a high end model starting.

Would around $150 get me a decent grill?

Like I said....I'm a complete ****ing n00b when it comes to this shit.

Here is a good starter.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Char-Broil...moker/13056699

It is similar to mine except mine is higher end and all steel.

Weber One Touch Gold 22.5" is your all American backyard charcoal grill. Weber Smokey Mountain is a good beginner smoker. Both are widely available and fairly affordable.

I'm pretty sure you don't want to go out and buy a brand new grill/smoker and think you'll have something edible this weekend. There's trial and error figuring out how each individual cooker works.

Order on line:

http://www.jackstackbbq.com/default.asp

He has never grilled before I wouldn't spend that much till he knows what he is doing and what he wants out of a grill.