 Grilling to Perfection |
| Review Date: July 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: jhkerch, Mahomet, IL |
| I love my new Weber. It has a super big ash catcher basket so I don't have to empty it every time. It came with an instruction book, & recipe tips. I am so very happy with my grill! |
Great Grill
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| Review Date: June 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: B. Wollmer, WI USA |
| I bought this as an early Father's Day gift for my husband. He is very pleased with it. He grills with natural hardwood charcoal and is especially pleased with the shut off vents that allow him to preserve his charcoal after he is done grilling. He has been able to grill 3 separate times with the same load of charcoal. I appreciated the fact that it was easy to assemble. The blue color looks really sharp. |
Simple and effective
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| Review Date: June 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mathew T. Duafala, San Jose, CA USA |
I switched to using this (in the blue) from a 10 year old gas grill about 6 months ago. I am absolutely in love with it, and BBQ every chance I get. The product itself is very high quality, with a nice powder coated or enameled finish (not sure which), that appears as though it will last a long time. With a chimney starter and some of the weber bbq starters, getting it fired up is no problem at all (just takes about 20 minutes of drinking beer and watching it).
The method I use is to take the cooking grate off, and place the starter cube on the lower grate, then I put the chimney starter on top and pour my coals in. Wait until the coals are coated in a white ash, and pour them to one side of the lower grate. That way, I can control the temps I'm cooking with by moving my food closer or further from coals. This also makes it simple to sear the meet directly over the coals, then move it a little further away for the rest of the cooking time.
Pros
Works great
Good quality material and construction
Cleaning the ashes is simple and easy
Price was pretty good (much better quality than the other charcoal grills I looked at in this price range)
Cons
no built in thermometer (the platinums have one)
No built in tables or work surfaces of any kind
Overall, I am very happy with this grill. If I was going to buy another, I would probably upgrade to the platinum model (which is admittedly $100 more), to get the thermometer, work tables and an easier to use lid holder.
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Weber 22.5" One-Touch Gold Kettle Grill - Awesome!
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| Review Date: June 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Kennedy, |
I'm not even sure where to start! I've wanted to add a charcoal grill to my outdoor cooking fleet for many years just for those few times that I'd like to cook more naturally. I've used this one 2 times so far and can't believe I've waited this long. I think it's saved me over $1000 I was going to spend to replace my 10 yr old gas grill.
This grill and a couple Weber accessories make charcoal grilling a breeze! I haven't grilled with charcoal in years and obviously I had cheap junk for grills in the past.
The quality of the grill is great, but I expected that. I can see it lasting years and years as many others have attested to. I'll easily use it even during the week when I don't have the time I thought it would take and thought gas was easier for. The first use and trying to get used to charcoal again was almost a failure because I almost choked the heat down keeping the vents closed. When I realized that the steaks slowed down cooking and the kettle top got wet from condensation it hit me that I had the vents closed thus the fire couldn't breath. All I had to do was open the vents and 'viola, in no time the heat was back up and going strong with no other help from me, just air.
Yesterday I outdid myself with ribs. Although I did cook them a little to high, they were the best I've ever done both falling off the bone and the best flavor I've ever gotten. I was using Mesquite chips as well but I've done that on a gas grill and cooked twice as long and didn't get near the same results. It's amazing how the kettle makes all the difference in the world keeping the charcoal hot and lasting a long time. I'm amazed!
Clean up is much easier than I expected. The ash catcher is awesome, even in high gusty winds. Access though the grill for adding fuel makes adding briquettes and wood a breeze.
Assembly was easy and took less than 20 minutes taking my time.
The only con I can come up with was that on the top handle, it came out of the undamaged box with a chip of the porcelain coming off as if it had been hit. It's small and by the handle and not exposing the metal so it's not a functional problem but with the box arriving in perfect condition, it's obvious it happened before being packed. However, I'd be surprised if anyone could find it.
All I can say is that I'm sold!! Everything Weber that I've bought, from the grill to the accessories, have been top notch. Charcoal grilling is now a breeze and so much better than gas. The old saying is absolutely true; having the right tools make all the difference in the world. The Weber Kettle is absolutely the right tool!! Being made in the USA is the cherry on top!
To address some of the complaints in the lesser ratings:
The handles don't get hot. As hot as mine has been, the handles are easy to hold with bare hands, although I tend to use a mitt around a grill. The new handles should last in any weather condition and much longer than wood as well.
It would be nice to have a temp gauge but that's not hard to add if you really need one. I can see the benefit but it's limited.
The Kettle is not unstable if it's put together right. If it falls apart after assembling, the legs aren't being secured fully as they should be, which is to tap them all the way in. Rolling it isn't a problem but like with most anything, you have to be careful. Depending on which way you roll it, one might be able to knock it over if not careful, but I've not found that to be easy to do. Standing, it's as stable as can be. Again, if it's wobbly or falls apart as one has claimed, the legs were not assembled properly.
The lid DOES have a hook to hang on the side of the kettle; it's on the underside of the top near the vent. It hangs nicely on the side of the kettle. |
Made the switch back to charcoal
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| Review Date: June 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: SMXSteve, Seattle |
Our gas grill finally rusted out after 15 years. I was ready to spend $700 on the 320 but started asking myself why? Grilling outside is for leisure, take your time, relax and enjoy the flavor. So I opted for this Weber One Touch Gold - what I have been missing all these years!
This grill is so easy to use. I didn't get the chimney starter, I just place some newspapers under the charcoal and it works just fine. I am usually grilling in about 15 - 20 minutes. The ash collector is fantastic, the ashes don't blow around and it makes it easy to remove the leftover ashes. I got blue, it really looks great. The little hook inside the lid makes it easy to set it aside so you have both hands.
This is going to be a great summer - now if we could just get some sun here in the NW!
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Quality Grill
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| Review Date: June 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Starrman, Tampa, FL |
| I'm very happy with my new grill from Weber. Fit and finish are excellent and you can't beat the ash collector at the bottom. In a perfect world, the blue would be a little darker as it looks closer to purple. All in all, the guy's night out was a complete success as the steaks were perfect. |
Why change perfection?
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| Review Date: June 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: RAB, midwest |
| I thought my previous Weber Charcoal Grill was the best grill made. I lived by the temperature gauge and could make quick adjustments because the wooden handles never got hot. These 2 important features were left off this model and for the life of me, I can't understand why. My personal color preference was red but the blue will cook the same, just not as stylish. |
Love this grill
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| Review Date: June 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Busy Executive, Long Island, NY |
Okay, I'm an addict and this is actually my fourth Weber grill...I buy one every four to five years, use it often, treat it poorly, and when it starts to show signs of age, I simply spring for a new one. Until I discovered the Weber, I seldom even got a year out of my grills - so this is quite an improvement for me. The quality of the product, and the results I get, are topnotch, and today, I wouldn't consider any other brand (except maybe a built-in Hastings - but that's another animal altogether).
I go back and forth between the 22.5 inch and the 26 inch version. The 26 is more expensive, but it offers quite a bit more cooking area. It also uses quite a bit more charcoal, and to my eyes, it doesn't heat quite as evenly. Instead, I've settled on the 22.5, and on those relatively rare occasions when I need more grilling area, I just run a second grill.
One thing I especially like is that Weber is so popular, you can get replacement parts just about anywhere. It's nice to know that if I open the grill in the Springtime and the grates are all rusty, I can zip over to the local hardware store and probably find an exact replacement.
This time I went for the blue version, but otherwise it's the same Weber I've come to love. Easy to clean, rugged - and it cooks as well as anything out there. I'm not a fan of gas grills...they simply don't seem to get hot enough for certain uses. But with the Weber and some quality charcoal and you're all set, no matter what's on the menu.
Only very small complaint is that I've had some problems with the paint peeling off under the top cover. In the past, once I noticed this happening, I simply scrubbed all the loose paint off with a wire brush...curious to see if this one has the same problem.
Really recommended! |
Weber BBQ in Blue Is Great
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| Review Date: May 29, 2010 |
| Reviewer: D. Dion, Romeo,Mi.USA |
| Good things never change, except maybe in color. This is still the best BBQ out there only updated. Order went great and delivered in time. |
Great Grill
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| Review Date: May 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Thomas Thorpe, Atlanta,Ga |
What a Grill works so good and easy clean up
I wll tell all my friends to buy one !!!! |
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I have this grill in black and it’s fantastic. I wish I knew that it was offered in blue though when I got it. I’ve been using the one I have for almost 4 years now and it still grills like it’s practically brand new. Webber grills have been my favorite ever since I bought my first one. There are some negative reviews here regarding color and enamel, but I’m just happy that it cooks well. A little imperfection gives it some character in my opinion (though mine doesn’t have any). Maybe that guy just had bad luck.