The simple joy of BBQ..........

[thebbqguy]

I find the effort involved doesn't result in something that's better than a store bought item.

Well Hell..... that's no fun.

I use the standard Weber Kettle. There's more skill involved and much more "getting your hands dirty". I also have a large CharGrill with a smoker box that I use for larger cooking chores.

There are definitely many different ways to create good bbq pulled pork. Some methods are easier than others.  Some are high tech with computer chips and thermostats, and some very low tech methods.  I know many, many people in Tennessee that are still using old bed frames with chicken wire stretched over them.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

I have storage issues so I've used a cast aluminum charcoal grill that is compact and weather proof.
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They used to be made by CharBroil, but they sold the patent back to the original maker.  My first one lasted for over 20 years with numerous replacement of the fire grate and grill grates.  We're on #2 now--should outlast me.   It permits direct heat grilling, and indirect BBQ smoking--the grid has a hinged side for access to add charcoal and wet chips.  It's not ideal--I'd much prefer to have one w/ the offset fire & smoke box for even more control on the heat but I've never found a weather proof one--but it works.  I can push the heat high enough to do a respectable tandoori style chicken--the spice mix and instructions are available from Sharwood.  But, I can also do a nice shoulder or fresh ham Carolina style.  Another favorite is grilling a butterflied leg of lamb every Easter over a real wood fire--almost like being in Greece .   I find the heavy cast aluminum construction is also a plus--never have gotten the hang of the Weber Kettle, just too thin on the metal for easy control.
Half the enjoyment is being around and smelling all that great cooking.  I have a friend who's from the Memphis area and he has a true Tennessee smoker built in his back yard.  He's taken part in national contests and his shoulder, Memphis style, is a creature of patience and love.  He puts the shoulders--never just one--in the early evening before the feast, and nurses them and a bottle of Maker's Mark through until about noon the next day--sweet as a melon on the vine. 

[thebbqguy]

That PK Grill is pretty interesting. Thanks for posting the link. The hinged grid is a pretty handy feature.  Weber has those available for their kettle grills now too. 

[Mikekoz13]

Nice grill Paul.......... I find it very interesting.