The cast-iron grates are porcelain-enameled for better heat transfer and service life. Some of them are also reversible, providing you a thin side and a wide side. Large cuts and steaks can cook well on the wide side while the thin side can be used for more delicate cuts and fish. The updated PUREBLUE grilling system is one of the main features of the Genesis and Spirit II lines but not the Spirit line we are discussing today. This upgrade aims to improve grilling performance, allow for better management of grease and flare-ups, and promise better-tasting food overall. With our expandable top cooking grate, you get nearly double the cooking space.
This allows you to swap standard grill grates out for special sear grates, a baking stone, a flat-top griddle, or even more. WEBER CRAFTED cooking grates and frame kit make your grill ready to use with our WEBER CRAFTED Outdoor Collection of custom-fit grillware . The burners are the heart of any grill, and Weber has made major improvements to their burner designs in the Genesis II series.
The use of triangular bars below the cooking surface that deflect grease off the burner, thereby reducing flare-ups. At the same time, the grease drips can sizzle and create smoke that can impart additional flavor to the food. A sear zone is basically three burners that are closer together than the other burners on the grill. What this does is create a zone on the grill that can get hotter much faster than other areas, which is great for speeding up the time it takes to get the grates hot enough for searing. WEBER CRAFTED grillware, grates along with grilling tools can be stored in the grill locker.
The Genesis EX-325s utilizes three burners for 39,000 BTUs per hour to cook across the 787 total square inches of cooking space. This includes the expanded warming rack that features 274 square inches of cooking space. While the EX-325s offers a lot in the way of connectivity, it does have some limits on storage. It still features weber q six tool hooks for your grilling tools, but it does not come with the grill locker that some of the new Genesis models have. It does have the two side shelves, but that required sacrificing a side burner for additional cooking space. As you move into a more premium price point, the Weber Genesis SPX-435 is the top premium option.
This year, Weber has returned the favor by releasing their Genesis II SE Series grill only available to a few of their select Weber dealers, including Designer Appliances. You won’t find this model at weber q your big box home improvement stores. Uniquely tapered burner tubes provide consistent pressure, including alignment from front to back, which provides a more consistent flame and even heat profile.