Charcoal BBQ Weber Grills You do not have to be present at the time of pickup, please leave all items outside in a fashion similar to how they were delivered. From 1999 to 2001 there was a period of tremendous growth for the business. Several additional product lines were added and delivery/setup services were expanded. Many folks strongly believe charcoal produces better flavor than gas. Equipped with a Tuck-Away™ lid holder for convenient lid placement, taller legs, and Char-Basket™ fuel holders. Recently, they changed the company name to SnS Grills and introduced their very own Slow 'N Sear Kettle Grill. If you add the cost of a Slow 'N Sear insert to a Weber Performer the Slow 'N Sear Kettle is about the same price. This makes it a solid package deal that's definitely worth the consideration of folks on the lookout for a new charcoal burner. Speaking of Slow 'N Sear, this company was built on their innovative charcoal insert, mentioned above. It's a high quality, stainless steel accessory that instantly upgrades Weber kettles and many other round, charcoal-burning cookers by enhancing two-zone separation and intensifying sear power. We only recommend products we genuinely like, and purchases made through our links support our mission and the free content we publish here on AoM. The Weber Charcoal Kettle has been the king of the backyard BBQ since the 1950s. A few improvements have been made over the years, but the grill has always stayed true to its roots. Having said all of this, this upgrade is not necessary to smoke on the weber kettle. If you're someone who has never smoked meat before and you look at the lid thermometer, you might panic when you see 400F on your lid thermometer. The dampers are made of aluminum and the hinged grill grates are made of heavy-duty plated steel. 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. Maybe an electric grill isn't exactly what you're looking for, but since Weber is behind the Pulse, it's a worthwhile grill to consider. For the hottest fire possible, you'll want to open both vents all the way, or for a lower temperature, close the upper vent to a half or quarter. This high-tech model offers 560 square inches of cooking space, and its reversible cast iron grates can be used for both smoking and searing. This grill is made from cast aluminum for superior heat conduction, and its unique shape and four-point venting system make it ideal for both grilling and smoking foods. It has over 305 square inches of cooking surface—that’s big enough for a whole turkey!