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Although the name changed from 22.5′ to 22″, Weber specs declare the grate is still 22.5″ diameter with the same 363 square inch capacity. Once you’ve found the perfect Weber grill, shop top-rated Weber grill tools and accessories to help make the grilling process even easier. Browse charcoal, smoking chips, grilling tools, grill covers and more from our collection of top-rated Weber products. Nicholas McClelland is an expert on all the topics that will help you have a great summer, from grills to whiskey to golf. He graduated from The Missouri School of Journalism and has been testing products and writing for The Spruce Eats since April 2019.
While this grill does come with an included cart, which added to setup time, we also found the instructions hard to follow, and the amount of hardware included felt a bit overwhelming. If you’re going to purchase this grill, then we’d advise looking into having your local hardware store build and deliver it to you. We measured the temperature of the grill surface, as well as the internal temperature of the chicken, with an external thermometer to ensure that any built-in temperate gauges were accurate. For the most part, the built-in thermometers were accurate, with the exception of the Cuisinart gauge, which barely registered any temperature throughout our testing process.
Our helpful staff can also provide expert tips and advice on how to make your Weber grill the focal point of your backyard BBQs. Find a selection of patio furniture including patio sets and umbrellas, as well as coolers, outdoor lighting and outdoor décor for a truly transformative experience. If you haven’t noticed by now, Weber is one of the top charcoal grill brands today, and it also makes the splurge-worthy Performer Deluxe 22-Inch Charcoal Grill.
The Cuisinart Black Kettle Grill is one of the smallest we tested with its 18-inch kettle. It’s similar in size to the Weber Original Kettle Charcoal Grill, though unlike that grill, it comes with an ash pan and a thermometer. However, a major downside to this grill was that the built-in thermometer barely worked. The Cuisinart was also the only grill with which we experienced grease flare-ups when cooking.
Since 1995, Epicurious has been the ultimate food resource for the home cook, with daily kitchen tips, fun cooking videos, and, oh yeah, over 33,000 recipes. Whether you’re grilling a big batch of burgers, a delicate whole fish, or a ton of cherry tomatoes, the grill basket’s got your back. This simple, inexpensive tool will help you take on grilling’s biggest challenges with none of the stress. Requests for orders to be placed beyond the first threshold/entryway may require an additional fee at the local store’s discretion. This roundup was written by Camryn Rabideau, product tester and grill expert for The Spruce Eats. She’s done firsthand testing of the Weber Q2200, Masterbuilt Bluetooth Digital Electric Smoker, and more.
A charcoal grill is a great addition to your weekend BBQ or camping trip. The grill runs on lumps of charcoal or charcoal briquettes so that the food has that classic smokey flavor. This is also really good for searing meat and veggies as you can choose the way you want it cooked, whether it is low-and-slow or with high heat.
Assembly is pretty straightforward and additional assistance is available through the BILT app. All Weber charcoal grills come with a limited 10-year warranty covering rust and burn-through of the body . For our tests, we cooked hamburgers on direct heat for four minutes on each side and then compared their level of doneness.
This Weber grill features a porcelain-enameled lid and bowl for optimal heat retention, and the cooking grate can hold up to 13 burgers at once. Our reviewer tested this model by cooking everything from pork to pineapple and found that it’s consistently a great choice for beginners and seasoned pros. The Weber Original portable bbq Kettle 22″ Charcoal Grill has 363 square inches of cooking surface and sells for around $100. It is the basic unadorned low price Kettle, and a perfectly fine cooking tool just the same. Ash is swept through the vent holes in the bottom under the grill by a lever beneath the bowl and it drops into an aluminum pan.