Weber Charcoal Grills From burgers to chicken to slow-smoked ribs, this Weber model’s time-tested design produces great results—at a terrific price. The Weber grilling system is designed for even cooking, consistent results and incredible flavor. Plus, these grills are easy to clean, leaving you with more time to enjoy your BBQ. The durable, dual-walled insulated steel and unlimited potential of the Summit® Kamado S6 Charcoal Grill Center lands it in a class of its own. It quickly reaches desired temperatures, maintains heat for all-day smoking, and the gas ignition makes lighting charcoal as easy as pushing a button. With an extra-large 24” cooking area, Summit® Kamado is ready to handle any size feast. Since then Weber, like many others, has outsourced manufacturing of more product lines. Things change, but we believe Weber’s commitment to quality and innovation has not. We have also gathered info from the manufacturer, owners and other reliable sources. Compare this nostalgic, archival photo to the current Weber Original Charcoal Kettle 22?. Although it’s not a purpose-built smoker, it is certainly possible to do some smoking on your charcoal grill with the help of the charcoal snake method and some good temp control via the vents. In addition our Pitmaster Club is a huge thriving community of cooks who love to share. All text, recipes, photos, and computer code are owned by Meathead's AmazingRibs.com and protected by US copyright law unless otherwise noted. Up top, you’ll find a single vent offset from the center of the lid to help you control the out-flow of smoke. Right at the peak of the dome is a nylon handle with a heat shield to keep you from burning yourself when you lift the lid. The Weber 22-Inch Original Kettle charcoal grill is, as the name explains, a charcoal-fired grill. It’s a basic grill, as most charcoal barbecues are — no side burners, shelves, infrared, glowing temperature knobs, etc. The leg socket design was redesigned eliminating the friction based install instead the legs now have push buttons that snap into “button hole” in the new sockets. Next, you have to light the charcoal using a chimney starter or other tool. This particular kamado grill has triple-walled steel construction and features 314 square inches of cast-iron grill space, as well as a removable warming rack. It includes a built-in thermometer and can be used to cook at temperatures ranging from 200 to 700 degrees. The grill has two convenient folding side shelves and utensil hooks. Grilling cooks food quickly using high heat, while smoking uses indirect heat and lower temperatures to cook food slowly. The color I opted to go with was Green as my last Kettle was black; The only other color choice for the premium kettle is copper. While there are a number of different Kettle grills these days - it's hard to beat the price of the Weber kettle. I also know the grill will last me another 10+ years because I don't treat my grills poorly and Weber doesn't skimp on materials. The brand started in Illinois, and Weber continues to make its grills in Huntley, Illinois, while they're designed and engineered in the Chicago quarters. If you prefer meat that's more well done, you can extend the cooking time, or sear and finish cooking in an oven. They're bulkier, the assembly is more involved and you'll likely need more fuel to keep the larger space at a high temperature. Our results, however, were almost as good as with the kettle-style Weber, so if you're interested in a cart-style charcoal BBQ, this is your best bet. The PK Grills company has recognized the need for an update, and in February 2017, it launched the PK360, a bigger, slicker design with front access vents and a better lid attachment. It still has no significant backstop for the grates, however, and no bottom tray for catching ash—which means it just kind of pours out on the ground. And at $750 at the time of writing, it was beyond our price consideration. The Weber parts listed here are Genuine Weber Parts sourced directly from the manufacturer. A Probe Port for Your Meat Probe - Most probes have flexible wires that can go under the lid while maintaining a tight seal; They are also heat resistant. Side Shelf - Weber also offers other models with a side shelf.