Do You Need A Santa Maria Style Grill??

[@hilltop1845]

Excellent job Mr....some of your best work yet.

[@sambosplace]

Hilltop, thanks for the kind words and the support! Cheers!

[@rodderbob]

I've had one of these for close to 3 years now and still enjoy it. For those viewing, it is well built with heavy gauge material, and is a real buy. I got mine for just a bit less than you did, but since that was 3 years ago with inflation being as crazy as it's been they're actually cheaper in real value if the buyer can get one of their promo pricing deals today. There are some things that could be more handy. The drip tray at the bottom of the grates is hard bolted, so would be better if it was more easily removed for cleaning. Not a deal killer just not as convenient. The fire grate makes moving coals more difficult, but I dealt with that by cutting a piece of expanded metal to fit which mimics a flat surface which allows the coals to slide more easily with a rake like device, while still allowing air flow and ash drop. Finding a cover for it was a bit of work, but found one that fits almost like it was made for it. The wind up shaft is not mounted on bearings, it just rides in holes drilled in the uprights. For the price that's not a surprise, but over time, with sufficient use there will be wear at those holes. Again, bearings can be fitted with some searching and installation effort, so it's not, again, a deal breaker. All in all, it's as you say......................a screamin' deal.

[@sambosplace]

Hey Bob, you’re spot on! Great observations and suggestions! Sucker is 10 guage steel, most out there are 12. The grease drip tray is my only complaint. Thanks for checking in!

[@garylenard7105]

I’ve seen a couple of reviews that say the paint is not heat paint and they have experienced pealing and rusting. Have you experienced any of that?

[@sambosplace]

@@garylenard7105 There paint is indeed not heat paint. I have had some flaking from the grease tray, no big deal, and have zero rust. But I do not keep it outside and have a very robust, custom cover made for it. Several other pieces of equipment I have owned from Oklahoma Joes lost paint due to heat... I just sand and respray with matching heat paint. love this open fire grill. A lot of bang for the $$.

[@rodderbob]

@@garylenard7105 I’ve not had any paint issues, but I’m one of those people who knows how not to abuse the equipment. There are some people out there who can’t seem to keep anything nice.

[@sambosplace]

Yessir.

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

I have 1 that fits on my weber kettle. i love it.

[@sambosplace]

Scotty, a very authentic flavor signature. Cheers!

[@jasonanderson2822]

Those steaks 🔥🔥

[@sambosplace]

Thanks. If you ever had NYY steaks, the char was on par with flavor. Very authentic BBQ! Cheers

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

Love the passion, it seems rewarding cooking good steaks on that grill

[@sambosplace]

Brandon, thanks for the supportive words. It’s all about the cook if you wish to put the time into it. Cheers!

[@ShrednESP]

Nice grill. I got the attachment for a 22inch kettle from them. Works good for the price when i need it. Open fire cooking is a better flavor as appose to gas or charcoal.. man that thing is nice though.

[@sambosplace]

Shredn, thanks for checking in! It’s a really nice grill. Perfect sized for us. I didn’t need the 36-42” sized ones from other manufactures. The only thing I wished it had was a side brassero for longer cooks. I’m getting a rotisserie for it soon, keep an eye out for the video. Cheers!

[@foodonfire3662]

Good video. Andirons are the supports under a log fire.

[@sambosplace]

Yessir, you are correct. Thanks!

[@dadsseasonings]

What brand and model is this? It looks nice!

[@sambosplace]

Dad, this is offered by Ash & Ember. Check out my unboxing and assembly of this 320 lb brute! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGKwgpefjM-gfac

[@HitsBooking-st1qx]

Thanks for this video. Ive read some reviews that the paint peels around the higher heat fire areas. Have you experienced any issues after using it for a few months?

[@sambosplace]

Hits, you’re welcome. I’ve heard the same, as the pits are not heat painted. I’ve experienced some paint loss on the ash pans, the grease channel, but not on any of the frames. It shouldn’t be, but it’s an easy fix. My junky Oklahoma Joes FireCraft lost paint everywhere and I just scuffed it with steel wool and hit it with heat paint. Again, shouldn’t have to…. I will say the rest of this pit is bullet proof, very robust and smooth operating. Using oak charcoal and oak cook wood, the flavors are better than restaurant quality. Cheers!

[@Notification-bye]

Hi I am in your class 2024 and I need one😊

[@BottleW]

Dallas Life

[@Notification-bye]

@@BottleW yeah

[@sambosplace]

Welcome aboard!

[@primussingletoniii2711]

NE Pennsylvania? I’m in Kansas, but a native of South Philly. Where in PA are you located?

[@sambosplace]

Primus, I’m located approx 2 hours north of Philly. Thanks for the kind words of support and for following along! Cheers!

[@primussingletoniii2711]

Nice and probably a very effective method of cooking meat, but I’m a set and go type of guy. As a matter of fact, I just purchased my Weber 600 Searwood and used it last weekend for the first time,and those 3 slabs of ribs were slow-cooked for 5 hours and came out great. The family loved them. Your reviews helped me in reaching a decision to buy it. Thanks for the information.

[@sambosplace]

I’m truly an over the flames, over the coals guy. In reality, not many of us have the time and schedule to cook like that often, but on weekends, it’s my jam. If you’ve ever bought “street” cooked meat in the big cities, you know that edgy coal/wood fired flavor I’m talking about. This nails it.