2017 Weber Genesis II: First Impressions

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It came out pleasingly caramelized yet not overdone in the center. The side tables and the lid of the grill are made from heavy stainless steel, while the cooking grates are cast iron. Sad, but true, 2016 is the last model year in which all Weber Genesis weber genesis 2 grills can say, “Made in the United States of America with globally sourced parts and components”. The 2017 model year marks the beginning of Genesis II gas grills being made in China, just like Spirit gas grills have been over the past few years.

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The Weber Genesis II E-310 is among just a few backyard grills that support smart technology. Weber didn’t create this tech on its own — it acquired the iGrill brand from iDevices, a line of Bluetooth, app-connected thermometers, including the $50 iGrill Mini. Grill companies are starting to get the hang of better searing capabilities, even adding little “sear burners” for the task.

Find out everything you need to know about one of the best Weber propane gas grills out there today. We give the lowdown on the backyard cooker’s BTU power, features and more with our Weber Genesis II S-435 review. Weber also made the warming rack expandable leading to a maximum cooking area of 787 square inches. The warming rack itself is over 100 square inches larger than the previous model, making it much more useful for cooking more food.

The open cart makes it easy to access this pan, and if there’s any build-up, just remove it with a plastic scraper. If you’re used to the empty soup tin hanging under the firebox, this will seem revolutionary. In a nutshell, George happened upon the idea of cutting a buoy, the main product of Weber Brothers, in half.

However, you’ll be pleased to know that because of this heat, you can make some beautiful sear marks without the need for a sear station. The Weber Genesis is also available in both natural gas and propane variants, meaning you can have options when it comes to your personal setup. Then, it’ll be up to you to decide if this gas grill is all it’s made out to be. Our customer service reps are real people offering great service, backed by 8 weeks of hands-on training with all of our products.