Weber 741001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Silver Kettle Grill, Black
The Weber One-Touch Silver kettle grill is perfect for anyone who wants a well-designed, no-nonsense grill that cooks up food deliciously. Perfect for backyard barbecues or just whipping up an evening meal, this impressive grill has a cooking surface (22-1/2 inches in diameter) big enough to accommodate six large steaks, twice as many burgers, or up to a dozen kebabs. And the One-Touch Silver's classic kettle shape radiates heat evenly and keeps charcoal flare-ups to a minimum.
The barbecue pioneers at Weber--they've been making grills since 1951--know how to design a grill that lasts. The One-Touch Silver's porcelain-coated steel bowl and lid are exceptionally strong and designed never to rust, fade, or peel. The grill's hardware is of the highest quality. The aluminum vents and ash catcher won't rust, and the grill's tripod base, nylon handles, and all-weather wheels combine to make this Weber both exceptionally sturdy and easy to maneuver. Weber's patented One-Touch cleaning system--a clever setup of lever-activated blades--sifts ash out of the kettle and into the grill's removable catch pan. You never have to get your hands dirty--and emptying the kettle takes only a few seconds.
For those in search (or need) of culinary guidance, Weber includes a 31-page owner's guide filled with cooking tips and time-tested recipes for grilling everything from pork chops to bratwurst to Cornish hens.
Futures
One-Touch cleaning and venting system;22-1/2 inch diameter;Black heavy-gauge porcelain-enameled steel lid and bowl;Rust-resistant aluminum legs and ash catcher;Weather-resistant molded nylon handles;
Customer Review:
Worth three times the price!
I wish I'd bought one of these the day I first moved out on my own! For years I got by with a ridiculously tiny hibachi -- one day I found myself living in the suburbs and somehow rationalized BUYING A REAL BARBECUE! Due to my dyed-in-the-wool cheapness and extensive researching before buying, it was inevitable that I'd end up with a Weber 22.5" Silver Kettle Grill!
YES the little tray on the bottom end is a pain in the neck. But I can't say it's really ever bothered me ALL that much! You'll want to use a charcoal chimney to light your coals -- I used to build a little fire with newspaper and sticks but the charcoal chimney is the way to go, and one chimney will nicely fill the coal area on the Silver Kettle Grill. Do not ever use lighter fluid or fuel-soaked coals. But you already know that.
While you'll get the hang of burgers, hot dogs, steaks, chicken and bratwurst right away, make sure to investigate "indirect grilling" where you pile your coals on one side or the other (or both) and put an aluminum tray under whatever you're grilling. Like a pork roast or a whole chicken. The 22.5" Silver Kettle Grill has AMPLE room for everything you'd like to do. Including grilling a turkey! Easy to do plus incredible flavor!
I recently acquired a "slide-aside" cradle for the lid which I like a lot, and a clip-on tool holder, which is really handy. We use the grill several times a week. I've never found it lacking. There are a few techniques you'll pick up to turn out just what you like, such as brining chicken or pork prior to cooking. You really do not have to spend more than this to get an excellent tool which you'll use for years and years to come. Get this larger size, but don't spend more on non-essentials. It's a zen thing. In place of a statue of Buddha, we suburbanites have Weber Kettle Grills in our backyard. Grilling harkens back to caveman days, satisfying something very deep in every red-blooded American -- meat good. fire good. Weber good.
Order the hinged lid grate for this size grill -- it's a neat thing to have when you need it. And make sure to try grilled pizza dough -- it doesn't ooze through the grate like you'd think it would and the flavor is incredible.
The perfect shape of the Weber Kettle Grill makes operation just about foolproof. Improvise an improved ash catcher underneath (like a big metal bucket!) and you're in business. GREAT product! This is not a frivolous purchase, you NEED one of these!
An Oldie, but Goodie
Like another reviewer, we need to replace our Weber kettle of 25+ years. My husband received it as payment for milking his brother's cows one weekend. It's been dented and dinged by years of kids throwing baseballs, shooting BB guns at it, and crashing bikes into it. It's never been stored indoors or covered. When we lived in a trailer home with no A/C it was the ONLY way to cook during hot summers! We have cooked and baked just about anything you can imagine on this thing. We also use real hickory, apple, and pear wood in it. Years ago we could get mesquite logs for it. Not those wimpy chips you buy at Walmart and soak in water. We love this thing and are sad to see it finally getting a bit feeble and wobbly on its feet. After we buy a new one for cooking, the old one is getting some pop rivets and patching, and then it's getting turned into a flower planter. You can't go wrong buying one of these--it is an investment. We'll take better care of our new one, and maybe be using it for our 50th anniversary!
Replacing after 25 years
I got one of these for my husband 25 years ago. We're still using it, but the closing vent on the bottom bit the dust last summer. I think it's time for a new one. Incidently, ours was never stored in the garage or covered.
Keywords: (Barbeque);
Grilling;
Outdoor Cooking;
Charcoal Grills;
Barbecue;
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