Lowest Used Price: USD $135.99
Lowest New Price: USD $149.70
Features :
- Heavy-gauge porcelain enamel prevents rust
- One-Touch stainless steel cleaning system
- Removable high capacity ash catcher
- Hinged cooking grate for easy re-fueling
- 10 year limited warranty
Heavy-guage porcelain-enameled lid and bowl, factory-assembled stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system, rust-resistant aluminum legs, removable high-capacity ash catcher, glass-reinforced nylon handles, hinged cooking grate. Available in 18 1/2" and 22 1/2" diameter models with a limited 10-year warranty.
Amazon.com Review
Weber's One-Touch Gold kettle grill is a great buy for anyone looking for a classic model with a few convenient extras. The design is sleek. The results are delicious.
As with all Weber grills, this kettle's lid and bowl are constructed of premium porcelain-enameled steel--which means not only does heat radiate evenly, but the grill will survive if it's left out in the rain. The cooking surface (22-1/2 inches in diameter) is big enough to accommodate six large steaks, twice as many burgers, or up to a dozen kebabs, and the grill's classic kettle shape keeps flare-ups to a minimum.
When designing this grill, Weber clearly kept convenience in mind. The grill's nickel-plated grate has two built-in hinged side openings that make adding more charcoal briquettes easy and safe, and, when the lid's not in use, it can hang from the bowl by a handy hook. The grill is durable, too. The porcelain-coated steel bowl and lid are exceptionally strong and designed never to rust, fade, or peel. The grill's aluminum vents and ash catcher won't rust either, and its tripod base, nylon handles, and all-weather wheels--besides being exceptionally sturdy--make the grill remarkably 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 a cooking-pot-shaped ash catcher. You never have to get your hands dirty--and emptying the kettle takes only a few seconds.
To top it all off, Weber throws in 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.
Customer Reviews
awesom (2010-06-06)
We love this grill. It assembled quickly. Clean up is super easy and the food tastes great!
Loving this grill (2010-05-26)
I got this grill from Amazon and I got it in a day. It was no problem putting together and once I did I used it right away. The ash catcher is nice. Not to mention, being able to completely trap in the smoke is another bonus. After I was done cooking, it was very easy to clean up since I keep it inside. I just moved the cooking grate, and picked up the grill grate. I have some pretty good grill gloves. Then I just dumped the charcoal in bin and then the ash catcher. Very good size as well. I was able to cook two large 2 inch steaks, hotdogs, some potatoes, and a small kettle. Very good grill.
I recommend it for top notch cooking. Looks good too.
Love it, but . . . (2010-05-14)
Before I get to the review I'd like to mention something I've seen debated about this grill way too much in other reviews. Made in the USA. Is it really so hard to figure this one out? I don't get it. Just look at the box "Made in USA." Look at the grill itself "Made in USA." Look at the manual that comes with it "Made in USA."
On to the review.
This is the second grill I have ever owned in my life (well, actually it's the third, but the first one wasn't really a grill in the same sense so it doesn't count). The previous grill I bought from that massive retailer whose name must not be mentioned here but it rhymes with "wall-cart." That one cost me $100 and featured plenty of plastic covering and side tables. I only mention this because it's my only frame of reference here.
This Weber I love. Everything about it seems perfect. I have some complaints (and I'll get to those soon, I promise) but overall I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I know it makes no sense to say that a grill has improved my cooking, but as far as I'm concerned it has. My pork chops have been consistently cooked properly and juicy. My steaks have been delicious. My kebabs out of this world. My wife thinks I deserve all the credit for this, but I'm putting most of it on the grill since the last one didn't produce results this good. In fact, my wife is begging me to grill now, whereas last summer she'd find excuses not eat my overcooked food that chewed like rubber and was garnished with burnt spices that tasted like the coals I cooked it over.
I don't know what it is about this grill, but I'm inclined to believe it's the shape and depth which cradle the charcoal and burn it thoroughly and evenly eliminating my previous nemesis which was cold spots and blazing hot spots.
It seems very sturdy and very well made. It weighs the perfect amount (hasn't been blown over even in this horrible weather with gusts of wind in excess of 100mph, and yet it's still light enough for me to lift and carry as I see fit). The ash catcher is large enough to accommodate 3-4 loads before needing emptied. The propellers above the catcher are perfect for allowing air to vent for the fire (or to kill it) and they also move the ash into the catcher very efficiently. The grill part (where you put the meat) has two folding sides that you can lift to add things to the fire while you're cooking and without needing to lift the entire grate off. Lastly, assembly was a breeze (well, for my wife. She put it together with the help of my 19 month-old daughter in 10 minutes while I did some yard work).
Now the cons. I didn't remove any stars for any one of these in particular because most of them I knew about before I purchased this and I believe you should never subtract stars for features that you know are not included when you buy. I did however take away one star for all of these put together (with some weighing more than others).
OK, so:
*Very dangerous for young children. This is my biggest complaint and the main one for removing a star. Don't get me wrong; all grills are dangerous for young children, and you should never leave them around a grill that's in use unattended. BUT, my last grill was covered in plastic guards all around it so I could cook without worrying if any kids were beside me. With this Weber I have to keep half my focus on the children because if any of them come too close they could get burned by the scolding hot base. Even after I'm done cooking and everything has been put away and the coals have burned out, this thing stays hot for hours. My daughter, of course, wants to be where I am, and do what I'm doing, so we've had several crying fits because I had to keep her far away. And then when the meal is done and the kids want to run in the yard and play I have to find a safe hideaway for it or stand guard around it. This has become a major problem recently.
*Hot handles. Why? I don't understand. They are plastic handles. My last grill had plastic handles and they never got hot (or even warm). I'm simply not use to using an oven-mit to grill and the result is that I'm constantly touching the darned hot handles with my bare hand. Aggravating.
*Nothing to hang the lid from. Why? Why couldn't they put it on a hinge so that I could pull it up like with my last grill? With this one I have to find a spot for the lid to rest. I mostly grill with the lid on so when it's time to add the coal, put the meat on, take it off, and other times, I have to find somewhere to rest the hot lid. Annoying.
*Working space. I didn't take any stars off for this because it's obvious it has none from the picture. I knew this before I bought it, but at the time I hadn't realized how much of a problem this would be. Because the grill gets so hot I have to take it far away from any children and pets (I forgot to mention the pets earlier. One of my dogs burned its nose on it the first time). So while I'm so far away I have no place to put any dishes, the required oven-mit, any spice or sauce bowls etc. Oh sure, you can BUY the extension, but to me that feels like buying a car with no windows and then getting charged extra to have some installed.
*No utensil rack. Seriously? You're going to make us buy this separately? A simple little hook rack to hang my grilling utensils, is that really too much to ask for? Yes, I did spend the money and bought one.
*The vent is metal. This might seem absurd since I complained earlier that the plastic was getting hot, but the lip on the top vent doesn't even have that much. I open and close the vent several times while cooking (depending on the food of course). With no guard on the lip you have to be cautious or you'll burn yourself. I guess I should just accept that everything with this grill requires an oven-mit.
Like I mentioned earlier: I didn't take any stars off for any ONE of these complaints, but all together they do (and should) add up to a "not perfect" rating. For this much money I'd expect more, not less than what I got from my last grill. Maybe the extra money is for longevity, because the last one was a piece of horse-dung that started falling apart from the first day I used it.
Durable grill (2010-05-13)
Weber is one of the best grills, I used mine 6 times in 4 months and it still brand new. Set-up took me 15 minuts. I got also the grills to separate the charcoal for indirect cooking method and this is great for slow cooking of spare ribs. The charcoal chimney starter is also a great product that take the fuss out of lighting charcoal. Its also healthier as no fluid is necessary for lighting. I know the instructions say to clean once a year but but I clean my grill after each use with oven cleaner. Just spray it on and clean in 20 mins. and all the gunk is gone. I also use a wire brush on the cooking grate with the oven cleaner and the chrome is shiny again.
It's a Weber! (2010-05-12)
The Weber 22.5 inch grill is truly the best for those of us who enjoy charcoal grilling. The One-Touch Gold model has the convenient ash catcher which is a big plus if you grill a lot. The venting system allows for a slow to quick burn, thereby controlling the fire's temperature. If you are new to charcoal grilling, this is the grill to learn on, experiment, have fun and enjoy good tasting food that can only come from charcoal and wood.
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