06/11/2026
A personal post and request for assistance. My husband's not on Facebook so I'm hoping to get some input from my grilling enthusiasts/experts out there in time for Father's Day.
We have a fairly traditional relationship in the kitchen, I prepare everything for our family of 12 EXCEPT for anything regarding crawfish and grilling. As much as I know about sugar and gluten free, I know very little about the art of the perfect ribeye.
As small business owners, we are always on a tight budget, so it wasn't until I noticed his current grill literally disintegrating from the bottom that I realized this man was grilling us the perfect steak with a years-old-falling-apart grill. He's not in the habit of spending his limited funds on himself. Luckily it's almost father's day so now I have the perfect gift idea.
My husband is 100% a charcoal griller, so I have been researching and dwelling on what the perfect grill for our family looks like. I don't want to just come out and ask him because that would ruin the surprise, but I'm anxious that I'll spend $$$ on something he secretly hates but would never tell me.
Criteria: long lasting and durable - we grill out 2-3 times a week when the weather is good, extra large to cook for 12 or more people (our kids have lots of friends over regularly), charcoal only, he has mentioned stainless steel in the past but I've struggled to find many charcoal grills that are stainless steel. He grills mainly chicken, sausage, burgers, and steak if that makes a difference.
Here are the two main ones I've had my eye on. Can anyone weigh in and tell me which direction to go? I accept all input and opinions in my quest to find him the perfect next level grill, but I also need to order one fairly soon as time is running out.
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/backyard-pro-554smokr60kd-60-charcoal-wood-smoker-grill-with-adjustable-grates-and-dome/554SMOKR60KD.html
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/backyard-pro-char60ss-60-stainless-steel-charcoal-grill-with-removable-legs-and-cover/554CHAR60SS.html
Whether you're cooking for the masses or only a handful of tables, this Backyard Pro 60" stainless steel charcoal grill with removable legs and cover is just what you need. With 60" x 24" of ample cooking surface, you will be able to conveniently and efficiently grill burgers, vegetables, and more f...