I love my FEC 100 and Cookshack's service. My question is: Will a PG replace my gas grill? I don't think I could pull off keeping the Weber if I get a PG (not even for Valentine's Day!). I don't have a deck as big as Smokin's!
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I've had my PG500 for a couple of weeks now and I do not have the experience that many have who have owned one longer than I have, but that's exactly why I bought the PG500...to replace my old gas grill. So far, so good.
Easy one, build a bigger deck! 
What and how much do you plan to cook on the grill if you're trying to replace another?
The direct grill is small so it really matters what you want to cook and how much.
The direct grill is small so it really matters what you want to cook and how much.
I use the Weber for chicken, burgers, & hot dogs as well as finishing ribs on occasion. Generally cooking for less than 8. I do have a charcoal barrel grill for occasional parties & pizzas.
I called CS today and they said $160 freight for the PG1000 (probably similar for the PG500). You get four 20# bags of hickory pellets but they cannot add any more to the shipment. (Additional pellets would be a separate freight charge.)
All in it looks like $2,675.50 for the PG1000 + 2 extra bags of pellets.
10 days left!
All in it looks like $2,675.50 for the PG1000 + 2 extra bags of pellets.
10 days left!
It's a tough call. I'll be honest. If I wanted just a grill, I'd get a charbroiler. It's ALL grill.
The PG is a hybrid. Has the four zones, zone one being grilling.
It's a great griller, but you learn quickly how to adapt to the size when cooking large amounts. The advantage is say to pre-smoke your burgers then finish them on the direct side.
I'm spoiled with a CB, a PG1000 and two FEC's on the deck. Yeah, CS has been AWESOME to me and they're all good products, just each has it's strengths.
The PG is a hybrid. Has the four zones, zone one being grilling.
It's a great griller, but you learn quickly how to adapt to the size when cooking large amounts. The advantage is say to pre-smoke your burgers then finish them on the direct side.
I'm spoiled with a CB, a PG1000 and two FEC's on the deck. Yeah, CS has been AWESOME to me and they're all good products, just each has it's strengths.
I haven't uncovered my gasser since getting my PG1000 in 2012... and I cook a lot..
Nordy
Nordy
Thanks for your replies/advice. I'll let you know.
Joe M,
Like you, I too have a FEC100 and a Weber gas grill, have been looking at the PG500, and wondered if that was something I wanted to get. Due to Cookshack's current sale, I just now ordered a PG500. I really like the idea of being able to add a little smoke flavor to foods before I grill them, so that was the factor that convinced me to go ahead and get one.
I did get the optional front shelf as the side shelf looks to be a bit obstructed with the way the doors open to the sides rather than the up-swinging hood I am used to from my other grills. I would like to hear from other PG500 users if they ordered that front shelf or wish they had done so. Thanks!
Like you, I too have a FEC100 and a Weber gas grill, have been looking at the PG500, and wondered if that was something I wanted to get. Due to Cookshack's current sale, I just now ordered a PG500. I really like the idea of being able to add a little smoke flavor to foods before I grill them, so that was the factor that convinced me to go ahead and get one.
I did get the optional front shelf as the side shelf looks to be a bit obstructed with the way the doors open to the sides rather than the up-swinging hood I am used to from my other grills. I would like to hear from other PG500 users if they ordered that front shelf or wish they had done so. Thanks!
I don't have the front shelf. Too me the front shelf is a nice thing to have but I don't miss it. If you had bottles of seasoning or sauce on it you might have to be careful when opening the doors. As far as placing or removing food. Sometimes I will place my cutting board right into the smoker in zone 4 and remove the food from the grill that way. Or I might just hold the board or plate and remove the food. Sometimes I will put the board on top of the smoker but never a plate because it does get hot up there. Just some work arounds I have come up with. Enjoy that grill/smoker. I sure do. I use it at least 3-4 times a week.
Look at the thread titled "What to cook on your FEPC" and see if that answers your question.
As has been said, it's a cooking machine and that thread lists out some of the stuff we've cooked on them.
My short answer for people who ask; I have yet to find anything I can't cook on it!
As has been said, it's a cooking machine and that thread lists out some of the stuff we've cooked on them.
My short answer for people who ask; I have yet to find anything I can't cook on it!
quote:Originally posted by NaughtyNurse:
Look at the thread titled "What to cook on your FEPC" and see if that answers your question.
As has been said, it's a cooking machine and that thread lists out some of the stuff we've cooked on them.
I looked at that Thread - Cinnamon Rolls & Cherry Pie - really ?!?! Yes indeed, folks seemed to have cooked just about everything - only thing I did not see listed was a bowl of breakfast oatmeal!
Thanks. Really looking forward to when mine arrives!!
quote:I looked at that Thread - Cinnamon Rolls & Cherry Pie - really ?!?! Yes indeed, folks seemed to have cooked just about everything - only thing I did not see listed was a bowl of breakfast oatmeal!
Thanks. Really looking forward to when mine arrives!!
I pulled the trigger on a FEPG 1000 today! I know it is going to be great and that Cookshack will stand behind it 100%! Thanks for all of you candid advice.
Let me know how that SMOKED OATMEAL turns out olysmokes!