Anyone else get way too into grilling?

1w ago1 min read

Started as just throwing some burgers on the grill on weekends. Now I've got a pellet grill, a kamado, and I'm looking at a reverse sear setup. I watch YouTube videos about meat science like I'm studying for finals. My neighbors think I'm insane spending 6 hours smoking a brisket but when they taste it they get it. It's like meditation honestly. Just me, some good music, a cold beer, and fire. My wife says I spend more time with my grills than her but she keeps eating the results so jokes on her.

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JJerome S.Regular1w ago

I respect the commitment to the craft! Honestly beats spending money on other stuff, and the kids actually want to eat what comes off the grill instead of complaining about dinner.

CChristopher L.New Dad1w ago

You know what they say - a man's grill is his castle. Next thing you know you'll be that dad at the playground telling everyone about temperature control and wood pellet brands. Not that I would know anything about that.

BBob M.Regular1w ago

Ha, welcome to the club! I started exactly like you and now my wife jokes that the grill is my fourth kid. The pellet grill was worth every penny though, especially when you can set it and forget it while wrangling the actual three kids.

MMikeRegular1w ago

Getting way into grilling is one of the best dad hobbies honestly. You're outside, kids are happy with food, and you've got something to tinker with. Is the pellet grill worth the upgrade? I've been thinking about getting one.

RRyanRegular6d ago

Same dude. I started with a basic grill and now I'm out here like I'm running a restaurant. Got a kamado, a smoker, the whole setup. Wife thinks I'm crazy but the kids actually eat everything I make now so I call that a win.

DDerekNew Dad6d ago

A pellet grill AND a kamado is serious business. Do you actually use both regularly or does one sit there looking pretty while you use the other? Asking for a friend who definitely doesn't have two grills collecting dust.

BBrandonRegular6d ago

This is such a real progression. You go from basic burgers to watching YouTube videos about smoking techniques at 11 PM. How much are you grilling a week now? I'm trying to figure out if I'm heading down this path.