what size to buy?
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- trufunk
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what size to buy?
Want to buy a offset and wondering what size to
buy. I likcee to make brisket. At times I like to cook for my friends I have cooked two 15 lb briskets, fajitas and sausage. So I am looking for something that I can cook two briskets at the sametime. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
buy. I likcee to make brisket. At times I like to cook for my friends I have cooked two 15 lb briskets, fajitas and sausage. So I am looking for something that I can cook two briskets at the sametime. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: what size to buy?
Sounds like a 20" would work fine, although most times I would recommend to over buy if you can afford it, however I have cooked two briskets (12 lb'rs) in a 16" grill that was 32" long with no firebox.
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Re: what size to buy?
20" x42 would be a great size pit for cooking around the house........I alwasy say never buy less than 24" diameter ......in the future you will want/need the extra room...
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Re: what size to buy?
XL BGE will work.
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Re: what size to buy?
I have a 20x40. Fits my family of 4 needs perfectly.
20" x 40" Party Gator Pit
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Summerset TRL 32" Built-In Grill
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Custom Mobile Stick Burner
Summerset TRL 32" Built-In Grill
Weber Q2200
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Bertello Pizza Oven
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Re: what size to buy?
Thanks for the responses every one.
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Re: what size to buy?
Looking hard at this...http://www.gatorpit.net/backyard_pits/party_gator.htm
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Re: what size to buy?
Excellent choice if you decide to go with the Gator. I've had mine (20 x 32 Backyard Classic) since last May and have been very happy with it.
Good luck and welcome to the forum.
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Re: what size to buy?
I have a 20x40 Party Gator and love it. Gator fit/finish/quality is 2nd to none - no air leaks whatsoever. Great choice that will last a lifetime is properly cared for.
20" x 40" Party Gator Pit
Custom Mobile Stick Burner
Summerset TRL 32" Built-In Grill
Weber Q2200
48" Custom Firepit
Bertello Pizza Oven
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Re: what size to buy?
Found mine on craigslist for $350. 1/4" steel with offset firebox, and the guy had just put a new coat of high temp paint on it. Of course the firebox paint has already started peeling off, but I think that's to be expected. I think mine's 18X40 unless I measured wrong, but in hindsight, I would like the diameter to be a little bigger.
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Re: what size to buy?
I like the recommendation for a 20x40. I have a 20x32 and have cooked two briskets and couple of chickens at the same time, but it was a tight fit. A couple of more inches would only help.
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Im gonna put my Redneck Custom Gator, on the market.......Built in 2008, this pit has dozens of GC's on it and cooks great...it will hold 14 packer briskets....tuning plates and insulated firebox...sink......$6750 Cash.....
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My Klose is a 36 and love it. Can do probably 4 big briskies on the bottom rack and then load a couple racks of spares up on the mezzanine rack.
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Re: what size to buy?
egghead wrote:XL BGE will work.
Judging from your name I would have never thought you were a proponent of the BGE.
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