I got a Weber gas grill.

[jigngrub]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Well that done it!

I'm going to scrap my Jenn-Aire and buy a weber!!!

 

[Mark42]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

BTW, here are some interesting photos of burners tubes comparing them to the center brand that is 1/4" cast stainless steel. Which do you think will last longer? Which grill starts at $4000 for the basic free standing grill and goes up from there?

Makes the Weber burner look cheap in comparison. But none of the budget priced grills are listed there. And of course, stainless grade has a lot to do with longevity as well as thickness.

I guess Fire Magic really wants their burners to last!!!!

 

[jigngrub]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

BTW, here are some interesting photos of burners tubes comparing them to the center brand that is 1/4" cast stainless steel. Which do you think will last longer? Which grill costs $4000?

Makes the Weber burner look cheap in comparison. But none of the budget priced grills are listed there. And of course, stainless grade has a lot to do with longevity as well as thickness.

I guess Fire Magic really wants their burners to last!!!!

Where are the brass Jenn-Aire burners???

 

[scipper77]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Problem I run into with charcoal is after the fire burns down, the cooking has to stop while more coals are added and then wait for it to all get going again. That is a nice advantage of a gas grill. Heat when you want it for as long as you want it for uninterrupted cooking. How can I do the same with charcoal?

No need for "jet fuel" all you need is one of these. View attachment 87900

The quotes speak for themselves.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

I have an Aussie gas grill. The burners look the Fire Magic in the pic except they're cast iron. Grates are heavy iron too. It's stainless with a side burner(that's never been used). The wife is in the house taking care of the fixin's so I have no use for a side burner. I used to be a charcoal guy thru and thru. You were able to have a couple of cold ones while the charcoal was getting ready. That was always good. Then I was given the gas grill for Fathers Day. Now it's tough to beat the convenience of gas. Basically, fire it up and throw on the grub. First couple times the food tasted like crap until the grill got seasoned with smoke. Now, I hate to say it, the food tastes great......

 

[scipper77]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

No need for "jet fuel" all you need is one of these. View attachment 87900

I like to grill with charcoal, especially on the beach (where a lot of charcoal is used due to the constant breeze). Usually buy a $10-20 cheapo stamped sheet metal grill from Walmart or A&P and toss it at the end of the year.

I would like to have a nice heavy cast iron post style (like you find in the state parks) in the back yard to use once in a while.

Problem I run into with charcoal is after the fire burns down, the cooking has to stop while more coals are added and then wait for it to all get going again. That is a nice advantage of a gas grill. Heat when you want it for as long as you want it for uninterrupted cooking. How can I do the same with charcoal?

I have an Aussie gas grill. The burners look the Fire Magic in the pic except they're cast iron. Grates are heavy iron too. It's stainless with a side burner(that's never been used). The wife is in the house taking care of the fixin's so I have no use for a side burner. I used to be a charcoal guy thru and thru. You were able to have a couple of cold ones while the charcoal was getting ready. That was always good. Then I was given the gas grill for Fathers Day. Now it's tough to beat the convenience of gas. Basically, fire it up and throw on the grub. First couple times the food tasted like crap until the grill got seasoned with smoke. Now, I hate to say it, the food tastes great......

I'm sorry if I started the charcoal vs. gas grill debate. I appreciate both and you can't have an "outdoor kitchen" experience with any charcoal grill I have ever seen.

 

[DJ]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Looks great.

I think propane tastes like butane.

Anyway, I'm on year twelve with a BBQ's Galore Turbo stainless. I have yet to replace part one, EVEN THE COVER. The cover has seen the AZ sun for twelve years. I'm amazed.

The four burners are stainless cast and weigh about 10# each.

I agree with the cleaning part. Mine looks like the day I bought it except for some "seasoning" of the grates and burners and stone briquets.

The stone briquets provide a VERY even heat. Plus the briquets get seasoned.

If you don't have briquets, I would add them. They make heat control much easier and more predictable.

 

[mike64]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Problem I run into with charcoal is after the fire burns down, the cooking has to stop while more coals are added and then wait for it to all get going again. That is a nice advantage of a gas grill. Heat when you want it for as long as you want it for uninterrupted cooking. How can I do the same with charcoal?

I run into this when I use my charcoal smoker. Trick is to add the charcoal and/or wood chunks BEFORE the old coals start to die down (about every two hours), then mix the old and new coals so the new charcoal is not all sitting on top and blocking the heat.

 

[BosnBill]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Gooooooleeee!! What ever happened to bricks and mesquite charcoal?? Who wants a steak that tastes of propane? Bleah.

I've got a Weber Spirit E-310 and there's no taste of propane at all. Sure bricks and mesquite is good, but if you use the Weber correctly and follow the cooking instructions you end up with juicy, nicely seared, professional looking bbqed cuts. Mmmmmm! Anyone for a couple flatirons on the Webbah? I'm buyin'

 

[Mark42]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

I've got a Weber Spirit E-310 and there's no taste of propane at all. Sure bricks and mesquite is good, but if you use the Weber correctly and follow the cooking instructions you end up with juicy, nicely seared, professional looking bbqed cuts. Mmmmmm! Anyone for a couple flatirons on the Webbah? I'm buyin'

One item Weber boasts about is the lack of bricks or lava rocks. They control the heat with heavy stainless plates. Easy to clean, and they don't get clogged up with grease and carbon. The reviews bear out that the system works. Looking forward to giving it a try.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Gooooooleeee!! What ever happened to bricks and mesquite charcoal?? Who wants a steak that tastes of propane? Bleah.

100%!!!!

However I dont think I'd turn down a ribeye that came off Marks grill...lol

 

[IES99]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

One item Weber boasts about is the lack of bricks or lava rocks. They control the heat with heavy stainless plates. Easy to clean, and they don't get clogged up with grease and carbon. The reviews bear out that the system works. Looking forward to giving it a try.

Oh, I take back that I never had to replace anything on my Weber. The original "flavor bars" were porcelain covered steel. They rusted out after about 4 years. I replaced them with the more expensive stainless steel ones. Cooked some strip steaks last evening for dinner. MMMMMM

 

[whistler66]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Bought a Weber 15-18 years ago after yearly replacement of burners, valves, ignitors or something on cheaper grills. Last year I had to replace the "Flavorizer Bars" on my Weber and that's been it. Haven't taken as good of care as I should have but it still looks good. Bet I have sold a dozen with my sales pitch. Hit the ignitor and she fires first time, dependable!

 

[Mark42]

Re: I got a Weber gas grill.

Finally got around to assembling the grill Friday afternoon. Friday evening we cooked some chicken breast my daughter had been marinating since the morning to test the grill. I did let it warm up, then a quick blast up to about 600* for a minute or two, then back down to 400 for about 10 minutes just to be sure any assembly oils were burned off.

The chicken came out very good. And the grill performed great, no fat flare ups, and all the drippings were collected in the pan and drained out into a about a 5x8" pan. Seeing as the entire base of the grill is enclosed, there is no risk of the drippings being blown all over the place, coating everything with grease.

Have to admit, the grill went together perfectly. Every piece fit just as it should, the holes all lined up just as they should, all welds were perfect with no spatter, all nuts and bolts were stainless, all washers were stainless or a very hard plastic (used on pieces there were not to be tightened very much.

Took about 1 hour to assemble, and that was with the help of my 11 year old daughter, who was very anxious to try out the grill.

We have a big cookout party scheduled for this coming week end, and I am ready!