This Charcoal grilling thread has me thinking about buying a new grill. I had a cheap one like this, and it served me well for over 10 years but it had the coal grille burnt out and left it behind moving. I have a table top camping unit by Weber that's been filling in since and is okay in size for the family, but it will not carry enough load for having friends over.
This is the old style I had.
I am torn between just buying another cheapo made in China or get something nice. I like the Webers but they are not US made any more and I also do not like their loose lids. I was getting close to pulling the trigger on a big green egg, only to find out that they are also made in China. For $700 upward, I do not think so. I checked Hasty Bake - their units look nice, albeit a little large for the smaller party, but no mention where they are made.
So, here are my requirements:
- Made in the USA or another democratic country
- Hinged lid
- Holding enough food to grill for 8 and large enough to put coals aside / a drip dish in the center to do some simple BBQ
What would you buy? And where? Any sales after 7/4?
Thanks!
G