You can see the readout at the grill itself on the display or check it via the app on your smartphone. This gas grill comes with a total grilling surface of 529 sq. And 3 stainless steel burners and produces 30,000 BTUs of heat output. Total heat output of 26,500 BTUs is what you get with this grill. Of an enclosed cabinet design with a single door, the Spirit E-210 offers protection to your gas or propane tank and some useful storage space for your grilling accessories.
The left-hand table is slightly smaller, at 23 by 14 inches. Unlike on the Spirit II E-310, on the E-325s neither side Blackstone Adventure table folds down. So triple-check your space to make sure you have room for this 61-inch-long grill before you buy!
But you should note that there are versions of all of our picks that work with natural gas. Just keep in mind that if you don’t already have the proper hookups, installing a natural-gas outlet isn’t cheap or simple. On balance, propane or natural gas are probably better choices if you favor no-fuss cooking or you grill often .
The durability of these grills is also standard, as they are made using good quality materials that last for years. The larger models of this series come with a spacious grilling area supported by a side burner, while the smaller models feature foldable shelves and wheels that make them easy to store and move. We cooked a grillfull of pre-made one-third pound hamburgers on high with the lid down. They cooked fast at two minutes per side, although the front row needed an additional minute. We’d prefer overall, even heat from the front to the back of the grill, but we appreciated how quickly and easily Spirit II cooked this popular item.
Cutting the buoy in half meant he had both a fire pit and a lid. Which he went on to turn into the original Weber kettle design with adjustable vents for better heat control. Our reviews and buyers guides are always either based on reviews we’ve done ourselves, or aggregated from trusted sources.
In 2021, Weber introduced a line of smart grills that we chose not to test. The app also has recipes and a step-by-step feature that sends alerts to your phone when it’s time to tend to your food. All of these extra gadgets require power, and the Genesis Smart Grill takes 10 batteries. The Wi-Fi module alone uses six D batteries, but there is an option to power that part with a power bank.
And one of our guide writers, Lesley, owned the Spirit II E-210 for years before passing it off to a friend (to make room for long-term testing the Genesis II E-310). She recounts that the Spirit II E-210 held consistent temperature across the cooking grate, and flare-ups were never an issue. As a company, Weber constantly refines its designs, even on its classic charcoal kettle grill, which has been around for well over 60 years. And, again, Weber’s warranty covers all parts of the Spirit II E-310 for a full 10 years.
We put salt in these bottled rubs because all commercial rubs have salt and consumers expect it. You can still use these as a dry brine, just sprinkle the rub on well in advance to give the salt time to penetrate. For very thick cuts of meat, we recommend adding a bit more salt. Salt appears first in the ingredients list because law says the order is by weight, not volume, and salt is a heavy rock. It’s definitely worth doing when you have some spare time (not during competition because you have to turn the meat so much and can’t leave it unattended for very long).
The burgers were remarkably juicy, perhaps due to the fast cook time. The flat side of the Spirit II grill grate is half cast iron for better heat conduction and searing, and half open for radiant and convection cooking . After taking everything out of the box it’s time to put up some of those nice stainless steel legs (yay!). The front part of these legs has a cool weber logo laser etched into them- very classy!
Some of the niche features, like the Spirit II’s propane scale and its optional integration with the iGrill 3 smart temperature probe are really nice extras. Ultimately, though, they aren’t worth spending three hundred dollarsmore ($400 more if you also buy the $100 char broil performance iGrill 3). The scale isn’t fancy; little red lines let you know the level of your propane tank. It’s definitely helpful if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of hauling the tank to the store knowing there’s a chance you still have some propane left over.