It is a very majestic and powerful grill as the specifications will show you. The greatest feature set is the Weber CRAFTED Cookware system. However, except for the Weber Smokefire, all other Weber models are no longer made in the USA entirely. While several models are assembled locally, both the Spirit and Genesis II lines are now made and assembled entirely in Taiwan or China. A lifetime of outstanding customer service and expertise you can rely on.
Size category for the grill, based on CR’s measurement of the main cooking grid area. Portable grills are grouped together regardless of cooking area, weber charcoal grill though typically these are small grills. Located on the propane tank or the grill itself, this reveals at a glance how much propane remains in the tank.
The lids feel heavy and sturdy, the handles strong and secure. To my eye, the lids appear just a short and squat in-person as they do in photos. A member of The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board reports that the grate to lid height is 1″ shorter than 2016 models. Perhaps it’s a optical illusion, but it sure seems shorter than that. If steaks and chops worthy of Instagram are your thing, you’ll want the sear grill, with the sought-after diamond pattern built-in for no-fail grill marks. Weber has a deservedly good reputation for backing up their products (10-year warranty — hello!) and offering support to their customers.
Weber’s leaning in that general direction with High+, but the burners are almost six inches from the top of the grill grate, which is simply too far away to get a hard sear. I could get a better, more even sear in my cast-iron pan sitting on the grill’s side burner. I found a sweet spot after a few minutes with half power on the left burner and a trickle in the center, which seemed acceptable considering the wind. I nudged up the heat, trying to get up to a steady 325 degrees on the indirect side, but it needed constant adjustment to get anywhere close to consistent temperature.
Being my first Weber it’s a little hard to get used preheating and lid down cooking, however results are great. Only downside is it’s a bit hard to keep clean due to the draining system and steaks are a bit harder to cook than on a normal bbq. If you think gas grilling no longer has anything to offer, and you’re considering giving it up, you may want to think again.
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