Title: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: getlego on October 21, 2018, 11:06:17 PM
Post by: getlego on October 21, 2018, 11:06:17 PM
I know, I know, It never ends. But I have a serious question. At what time of the season should I start putting things away for the winter?
My wife and I have made a serious investment this summer on some nice things.
Replaced our ten year old Summit four burner.
Replaced our nine year old WSM 18" ( gave it to my son )
I had to buy an LE red kettle. Just beautiful!!
Acquired an awesome red mist SSP.
My Mom's old SJP
A free craigslist Genesis silver B with bad cooking grates
And a Char-Broil upright box smoker that can't cook in the wind
So what would you cook on or leave out all winter???
I'm real bad at making decisions but the snow will fly real soon.
How do you guys approach winter?
My wife and I have made a serious investment this summer on some nice things.
Replaced our ten year old Summit four burner.
Replaced our nine year old WSM 18" ( gave it to my son )
I had to buy an LE red kettle. Just beautiful!!
Acquired an awesome red mist SSP.
My Mom's old SJP
A free craigslist Genesis silver B with bad cooking grates
And a Char-Broil upright box smoker that can't cook in the wind
So what would you cook on or leave out all winter???
I'm real bad at making decisions but the snow will fly real soon.
How do you guys approach winter?
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on October 22, 2018, 03:21:37 AM
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on October 22, 2018, 03:21:37 AM
I usually keep just a normal black 22 in on the back deck all year long , I don't cover it . It was free. And because I only use a kettle for all my low and slow smokes I don't have to worry about storing a smoker . Rest of the Weber's are in the garage . While the Ol black gets a work out all winter long !
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: bladz on October 22, 2018, 02:23:50 PM
Post by: bladz on October 22, 2018, 02:23:50 PM
I leave my covered gen 3 performer on the patio all winter. All the rest are in the shed, where I can still get at them if I need to.
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: getlego on October 22, 2018, 04:04:03 PM
Post by: getlego on October 22, 2018, 04:04:03 PM
Yeah I've got my eyes open for a real workhorse kettle for the winter. But then I suspect I would fall in love with that one also.
I really abused my first E series Summit grill. For ten years it sat out all year long, mostly uncovered. Since I got a new one I've realized I want to take care of this stuff the best I can.
I was just curious what date grillers usually wrap things up for the season.
I really abused my first E series Summit grill. For ten years it sat out all year long, mostly uncovered. Since I got a new one I've realized I want to take care of this stuff the best I can.
I was just curious what date grillers usually wrap things up for the season.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: BBQ Jack on October 22, 2018, 04:04:56 PM
Post by: BBQ Jack on October 22, 2018, 04:04:56 PM
I have Weber q1200 that I keep on the patio with a cover. I can go all winter on a 20lb tank of propane. Great little grill once you learn how to use it.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: SMOKE FREAK on October 22, 2018, 04:40:02 PM
Post by: SMOKE FREAK on October 22, 2018, 04:40:02 PM
My grills and smokers live on my covered patio all year long...In the winter I set up a wind break so that I can slow down the Northerly Kansas winds...The stick burner sits in the weather all the time...The only grills with covers are my OTG with the rotisserie and the 14" WSM because they don't get used that much...My green griller with the CI grates and my Vortex grill are in constant use and just have to deal with the abuse...The stick burner gets more use in the winter than it does in the summer so a little wind relief is all I can hope for...
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Travis on October 22, 2018, 10:59:34 PM
Post by: Travis on October 22, 2018, 10:59:34 PM
My vote is to leave whichever one is your work horse out and invest in a cover. If your not going to grill much in the harsh winter but you want a quick pre heat and cook then keep one of your gassers out. If you have a nice weekend during the winter you can always wheel another one outside to enjoy.
Mine is a standard gen 3 performer. It's handles most of the cooks year round, but is covered
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: BrbdWyr on October 23, 2018, 08:06:59 AM
Post by: BrbdWyr on October 23, 2018, 08:06:59 AM
Quote from: getlego on October 22, 2018, 04:04:03 PM
I was just curious what date grillers usually wrap things up for the season.
I'll wrap it up when they pry the spatula out of my cold, frozen fingers. And we don't really have much of a winter in SW MO. I keep mine on the deck, covered.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: michaelmilitello on October 23, 2018, 04:21:29 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on October 23, 2018, 04:21:29 PM
My performer is the winter workhorse. The rest of the vintage kettles are in the shed or garage for the winter.
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Brain_STL on October 23, 2018, 05:12:53 PM
Post by: Brain_STL on October 23, 2018, 05:12:53 PM
End of the barbecue season in the Midwest? It never ends!!!
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Grillagin on October 23, 2018, 05:19:01 PM
Post by: Grillagin on October 23, 2018, 05:19:01 PM
Quote from: Brain_STL on October 23, 2018, 05:12:53 PM
End of the barbecue season in the Midwest? It never ends!!!
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: azbeeking on October 23, 2018, 09:48:34 PM
Post by: azbeeking on October 23, 2018, 09:48:34 PM
Grilling Season is just starting here in Arizona. I almost didn't sweat when grilling wings tonight!
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:15:55 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:15:55 AM
Quote from: Grillagin on October 23, 2018, 05:19:01 PMQuote from: Brain_STL on October 23, 2018, 05:12:53 PM
End of the barbecue season in the Midwest? It never ends!!!
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:24:59 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:24:59 AM
Rain, sleet, snow, or heat. All cookers, and projects are outside uncovered. Now don't get me wrong... I do have a lot put away but anything I cook on is outside uncovered year round.
My wife use to get embarrassed by my hats but now she shakes her head and laughs.
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Darko on October 24, 2018, 08:02:13 PM
Post by: Darko on October 24, 2018, 08:02:13 PM
Quote from: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:24:59 AMI'm good with the hat. It's those overalls that have me worried. :o
Rain, sleet, snow, or heat. All cookers, and projects are outside uncovered. Now don't get me wrong... I do have a lot put away but anything I cook on is outside uncovered year round.
My wife use to get embarrassed by my hats but now she shakes her head and laughs.
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 11:26:56 PM
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 11:26:56 PM
Quote from: Darko on October 24, 2018, 08:02:13 PMQuote from: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:24:59 AMI'm good with the hat. It's those overalls that have me worried. :o
Rain, sleet, snow, or heat. All cookers, and projects are outside uncovered. Now don't get me wrong... I do have a lot put away but anything I cook on is outside uncovered year round.
My wife use to get embarrassed by my hats but now she shakes her head and laughs.
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Lol the overalls are from way back when I worked at union 76 gas station. I love them they are very warm.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Darko on October 25, 2018, 09:57:16 AM
Post by: Darko on October 25, 2018, 09:57:16 AM
Here, the season ends on Dec 31st, and the starts on Jan 1st.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Brain_STL on October 25, 2018, 06:27:25 PM
Post by: Brain_STL on October 25, 2018, 06:27:25 PM
Quote from: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:24:59 AMI just don't get it. I can't see what your wife is talking about. Can you be more specific? 🤪
Rain, sleet, snow, or heat. All cookers, and projects are outside uncovered. Now don't get me wrong... I do have a lot put away but anything I cook on is outside uncovered year round.
My wife use to get embarrassed by my hats but now she shakes her head and laughs.
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Foster Dahlet on October 25, 2018, 06:31:10 PM
Post by: Foster Dahlet on October 25, 2018, 06:31:10 PM
Bbq here is 4 seasons....even in winter....and we endure the harshest of winters in NW Georgia....we normally get 50 degree weather....maybe a snow or two a year....sometimes ice...brutal....
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Title: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: bladz on October 26, 2018, 02:55:09 AM
Post by: bladz on October 26, 2018, 02:55:09 AM
Quote from: Foster Dahlet on October 25, 2018, 06:31:10 PM
Bbq here is 4 seasons....even in winter....and we endure the harshest of winters in NW Georgia....we normally get 50 degree weather....maybe a snow or two a year....sometimes ice...brutal....
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Wow, that does sound bruuuutal!
I told my wife to go start the performer last April.....yeah right
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: blksabbath on October 26, 2018, 02:59:19 AM
Post by: blksabbath on October 26, 2018, 02:59:19 AM
Quote from: Shoestringshop on October 24, 2018, 03:15:55 AMX4. I don't stop using my kitchen in the summer, so I don't stop grilling in the winter.Quote from: Grillagin on October 23, 2018, 05:19:01 PMQuote from: Brain_STL on October 23, 2018, 05:12:53 PM
End of the barbecue season in the Midwest? It never ends!!!
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: nvandyke on October 26, 2018, 05:52:31 AM
Post by: nvandyke on October 26, 2018, 05:52:31 AM
My 22" master touch stays in the garage all summer and winter. I have a cover for it because I was originally going to keep it on the back patio under the roof overhang but ended up putting it in the garage instead. I work on some things in the garage from time to time so I put the cover on it just to keep the dust off. Our kitchen/dining room are right off the garage so I found it easier to cook right outside the garage on the driveway. Wheel it out there when I use it and put it back when I'm done. I'll still be using it this winter as long as it's not nasty storming outside. I have 2 single garage doors and the grill fits nicely right between them!
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Foster Dahlet on October 26, 2018, 08:36:36 AM
Post by: Foster Dahlet on October 26, 2018, 08:36:36 AM
Quote from: bladz on October 26, 2018, 02:55:09 AMAwsome pics!Quote from: Foster Dahlet on October 25, 2018, 06:31:10 PM
Bbq here is 4 seasons....even in winter....and we endure the harshest of winters in NW Georgia....we normally get 50 degree weather....maybe a snow or two a year....sometimes ice...brutal....
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Wow, that does sound bruuuutal!
I told my wife to go start the performer last April.....yeah right
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Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 29, 2018, 05:58:24 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on October 29, 2018, 05:58:24 AM
Quote from: bladz on October 26, 2018, 02:55:09 AMQuote from: Foster Dahlet on October 25, 2018, 06:31:10 PM
Bbq here is 4 seasons....even in winter....and we endure the harshest of winters in NW Georgia....we normally get 50 degree weather....maybe a snow or two a year....sometimes ice...brutal....
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Wow, that does sound bruuuutal!
I told my wife to go start the performer last April.....yeah right
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I feel the pain! I know I have grilled in the negative temperatures many a Bears game, and when I just want a steak.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: effinUker on October 29, 2018, 11:50:30 AM
Post by: effinUker on October 29, 2018, 11:50:30 AM
My last day of grilling season is New Year's eve. I start up again on New Year's Day.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: nvandyke on October 29, 2018, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: nvandyke on October 29, 2018, 12:07:00 PM
@effinUker very clever...I see what you did there!
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: getlego on October 29, 2018, 06:47:59 PM
Post by: getlego on October 29, 2018, 06:47:59 PM
Would this be workhorse enough?
I wonder if the stand comes with it.
I saw it on CL but now I can't find it.
I wonder if the stand comes with it.
I saw it on CL but now I can't find it.
Title: Re: When is the end of barbeque season? Midwest???
Post by: Edsland on October 31, 2018, 03:26:58 PM
Post by: Edsland on October 31, 2018, 03:26:58 PM
When my last day on earth comes, and if its after dinner that day too.