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Peoria Custom Cookers Meat Monster Review
A heavily insulated competition smoker with unique design features. It comes in two basic configurations: the Internal Firebox and the Meat Monster Offset Firebox We reviewed Meat Monster and award our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal. Placing a firebox inside the smoker is very interesting.
Vision Classic B Series Kamado Review
We reviewed Vision's Classic B Series which is slightly larger than standard, 18" large round kamados and has some unique and interesting features. Vision kamados are rather well made, especially considering the modest price which is often reduced dramatically for promos. We give them our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Silver Medal.
KitchenAid 720-0787D Gas Grill Review
Chinese manufacturer Nexgrill licensed the KitchenAid name and slaps it on the lid of some basic gas grills. We reviewed this 3-burner which appears to perform OK and may not be a bad deal if you can catch it on sale. And it's always on sale.
Lodge Sportsman’s Grill Review
Our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Silver Medal goes to the Lodge Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi. We reviewed Sportsman. Even though the seasoned cast iron needs regular maintenance, most owners are crazy about this little grill and love it for camping, BBQ tailgating, picnics and patio use.
Belson PG-SLP Gas Grill Review
We reviewed the Belson PG-SLP Gas Grill. This Gold Medal grill is a heavy duty 8-burner gas grill made with high quality 304 stainless steel and features commercial capacity and construction. The PG (Porta-Grill) SLP Gas Grill is Belson's basic model from which custom configurations can be created utilizing Belson's various options.
Vermont Castings 324 Signature Series Grill Review
The fit and finish of the Vermont Castings 324 Signature Series Grill were decent, but the internal components don't exhibit the look or feel of quality one expects in this premium price range. We don't recommend this model.
The Grill Tender Review
The Grill Tender is a computer controlled cooker that regulates user set cooking temps by mechanically opening and closing vents. We've seen only a few motorized vent control designs. One wonders how these Rube Goldburgesque solutions stack up against popular air controllers like BBQ Guru.
Royall Grills RG5000 Review
Royall Grills RG5000 review is a large pellet smoker with an old fashioned Ortech style digital controller with notched temperature settings. We reviewed the RG5000 which Royall claims burns 2.35 lbs. of pellets/hour, but doesn't specify at what temp. They offer custom colors and stainless steel options
Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack FEC500 Review
Fast Eddy's by Cookshack FEC500 is a big commercial/competition grade pellet smoker, the second largest in Fast Eddy's catalog. We reviewed this 100% wood burning, pellet fired rotisserie smoker which cooks 500 lbs. pork butts (hence the FEC500 name), 450 lbs. brisket, 150 lbs. ribs or 70 whole chickens fully loaded.
Swiss Grill Z460D Review
Our AmazingRibs.com Silver Medal goes to the Swiss Grill Z460D. This quality 4-burner features a rotisserie with IR backburner and an infrared "Grizzler" side burner. The "D" stands for deluxe. A Z460 model is offered with a smaller cart and no side/sear burner.
Wilmington Cape Fear Classic Review
Wilmington offers a variety of heavy duty gas grills with an industrial appearance. Read our review. Wilmington Cape Fear Classic is their flagship model and it too is offered in several configurations. The Cape Fear Classic has two 20,000 BTU cast stainless steel round burners covered by a large V-shaped drip plate.
Southern Pride MLR-150 Review
The wood burning Southern Pride MLR-150 is one of their smaller wood smokers meant for catering and competition. We reviewed this beauty and award our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal. SP claims it can handle 16 butts, 24 slabs of Saint Louis Cut Ribs (120 with 12 rib racks), 48 chickens or 8 beef briskets.
Mike’s Vertical Grill Review
Mike's Vertical Grill is an interesting and unique cube shaped grill that loads charcoal in the left and right double walled sides. Meats are clamped in a grill basket, and then inserted in a slot that runs between the two walls of charcoal where both sides are cooked simultaneously, decreasing cook times and eliminating flipping.
Party King Varsity Swing ‘N Smoke Varsity PKG VJV-6412 Package Review
Party King's Varsity Swing 'N Smoke is a gas grill mounted on a steel arm attached to your trailer hitch. We award it our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Bronze Medal.Up Your BBQ IQ By Joining The Pitmaster Club
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