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  • My $49 STOK TOWER GRILL Review and 1st Chicken Wang Cook on it.

    Here's where it all started: Stok Tower Grills on Sale @ Home Depot

    THE ICEMAN found one as well and has been tryin it out

    I had looked at these a year or so ago, and liked them but he price tag was $169.99. So last week, or whatever reason, they were on clearance here in AZ at some Home Depots, I had to get one..just had to. My wife rolled her eyes when she saw it come in I guess she figured I had enough kettle grills

    Got it out of box and put together.. Probably took about an hour. Crescent wrench and screw driver was the only things needed


    Heavy duty thermo recessed in the lid. Great shiny orange porcelain coat on lid.


    I was really impressed with this (doesn't take much). Fits snug and feels like quality. Style is nice too.


    Cast iron grate & grill grate insert


    Charcoal Chimney installed in the center can be removed at any time


    Ash catcher, and air intake control


    Legs, wheels, and base plate. The wheels are heavy thick plastic.


    1st load of charcoal goin in to burn out the junk.


    Comes w/ a "paper cage" which sits up in ash catcher for igniting. I just set in 2 parafin cubes instead


    Almost a full chimney load.


    And she's off


    I left the lid on & went outside. This thing got hot fast.


    Here's how to control the air intake. Lil diff than my other kettles but similar to a Gold One Touch
    Last edited by ThunderDome; 01-11-2012, 08:55 PM. Reason: Typo City

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    Intake all the way open


    The thin blue


    Exhaust all the way open


    Lifted the center grate w/ the included tool, and spread out the chimneys worth of coals, and let it burn for awhile


    Now onto the food. I cut up some whole wangs, and cut off wing tips


    Mad Hunky Hot Wang Rub of course


    Loaded up the chimney again, w/ much less charcoal this time.


    The lid has 2 hanging hooks which is nice.


    All fired up. Chimney stayed in the center for this one, so I could indirect the wings w/ some pear wood.


    Cruisin along steadily @ 350+


    Here they are about 30 mins later.


    Centered them all over the chimney for a few mins to get a nice final char


    Split em up into 2 batches. Warmed up some Texas Petes Buffalo and Honey Mustard on the stove.


    Honey Mustards close-up


    Buffalo's close-up


    My plate



    So far, I've got nothing but good things to say about the STOK. It was a heavy duty grill. The box was over 60 lbs, and you can feel it when you go to move it around. My Webers will always dominate, but this thing at half the price was 100% worth it. Call around if you're in the market, I've found a couple in AZ that are still selling em at that price. You've got my recommendation on it

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    • #3
      Great review...man..that thing has some nice features.

      And- none at my HD... sigh.

      But... I got a Weber now!
      In God I trust- All others pay cash...
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      • #4
        Boy that looks nice...both the grill and the wings...the only thing though...not enough wings on your plate ...Maybe you had a few testers prior to plating ...sometimes that happens great first cook and that Whang Rub is nice!! I likee alot
        Brian

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        • #5
          Originally posted by barkonbutts View Post
          and that Whang Rub is nice!! I likee alot
          I got 2 more samples coming on the Whang... last ditch to get what I want.

          But- maybe I should scrap what I want and just get what you do?
          In God I trust- All others pay cash...
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          • #6
            Fantastic review! Hell I'd buy one at that price cause it's kinda cute, and different. Kinda like the last dog I brought home. Thanks TD, and nice score!
            Lang 36 Patio, a few Webers, 2 Eggs, plenty of gadgets and a MES 40 Gen 2.5 electric for bacon and sausage.
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            • #7
              Nice looking grill and wings
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              • #8
                Great review TD. I concur. And I want that honey mustard recipe.
                .

                Not to mention the occasional campfire

                My --->
                Paul

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                • #9
                  Great review, TD, and the wings look fantastic! I looked at my local HD the other day...nothing, which is probably a good thing for my wallet.
                  Becky
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                  • #10
                    Same here, I checked two HDs but no luck. One of them had a bunch of the inserts at a discount though.

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                    • #11
                      Freaggin sweet. $49 is a hell of a deal. Nice smoke.
                      SCOTT
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                      • #12
                        You're killing me with this review. I almost bought one a couple of weeks ago but decided not to. Now I am wondering if I should go see if there are any left.
                        I rub it every chance I get!




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                        • #13
                          Very nice review and awesome plate!!

                          Craig

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                          • #14
                            Thanks TD, that looks like something i need in my arsenal

                            Those wings look great too..............I'm a Texas Pete Fan
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                            • #15
                              Great review !
                              I'm still not entirely convinced on the kettle front. But something like that on it's own stand would me a lot more likely to try one.
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