The Weber Genesis e-330 Grill - A Review Of This Summers Hottest Grill

During the summertime many people love to get together and grill up some great food. Something about the nice warm air and the cool nights brings people together and if you are one of those people who love this time of year, you are probably really psyched about firing up the old grill and getting together with some old friends.

If you are thinking of springing for a new grill this summer, you have probably been looking at some different models and have noticed the Weber Genesis E-330 liquid propane gas grill. This grill is one that people all over the world are enjoying, and in this short review we will take a look at some of the things people really like about it.

The first thing you will notice about this grill is its sturdy construction. I know of many grills made today that are wobbly and not very well designed, but one look at the E-330 and you will know it is a different breed.

The whole frame is solid steel and the painted finish is baked right on to the body so it won't rust. I don't know about you, but I like quality made products that will last a long time and this grill seems like it is built like a tank so that is a plus in my book.

 Something that people really seem to like about the E-330 is how well it cooks food. You would not want a grill that does not perform right? Well many people have stated that it gets nice and hot quickly, we're talking 500 degrees plus in less than ten minutes.

That’s pretty good when you consider the fact that the 3 burners under the hood are not draining the propane tank like you would think. It is actually really good on fuel and with the price of propane today that is something to look for when buying a grill.

What's really cool about the Genesis e-330 is the precision propane gauge that comes with it. Instead of relying on the one on your tank, which is often inaccurate, you can tell exactly how much fuel is in the tank at any given time. This is a good feature to have if you are sick of putting your barbecue on hold because you ran out of propane.

The E-330 is new for the 2011 model year, although the Genesis line has been around for much longer. The main thing that separates this model from other Genesis models is the Sear Station, which is basically just another burner to help your sear meat by cranking out some serious heat. Is it worth the extra 50 dollars it costs for this model? It depends on what your intentions are this summer, but many people certainly think it is.

One last thing to discuss is the grilling surface. You get plenty of room to cook on without having to sacrifice much deck space, and the cast iron grilling surface makes cooking meat on this grill a breeze. It leaves sear marks and locks in juices and if you have never tried grilling over cast iron before, you are in for a treat.

Many people seem to like this grill and it may be the right one for you if you are thinking of getting a new grill for your home.

To find out more about the Weber Genesis E-330 liquid propane gas grill, be sure to check out the full review at http://www.webergenesise330review.com for all the details

The Weber Q220 Grill - An Inside Review

If you are the type of person who needs a portable grill that will not let you down when you need it most, you may want to consider the Weber q220 grill. I have owned this grill for the past several years and it has yet to fail me. I have used it on various camping trips with my family, as well as at home around the house. In this review I will try to outline what people who own this grill really like about it, as well as touch on some things that users did not like about it so you can decide if it is right for you.

One of the things that many people like about the Weber q220 is how portable it is. Unlike other portable grills in the same price range, the q220 is both lightweight and durable making it a great choice for people who will be lugging it around. The reason it is so light is because of the cast aluminum body, which as you probably know, also makes it durable and protects it against the elements as well.

The cast iron grilling surface actually weighs almost as much as the grill itself, but it is a weight that most people don't mind carrying around. This is because the cast iron absorbs heat very well and gives users a unique grilling experience that most other grills just do not provide. The grilling surface is actually rather large for a portable grill as well. You can easily cook for 5 or 6 people at a time while not having to worry about burning through propane.

Since the q220 has a small footprint and a small burner, it is very efficient on propane. Many users like how long the small tank of propane lasts them. Of course you can also connect a larger 20 pound propane tank to the grill with a special adapter, but some people who have done this have stated that the regulator on the burner seems to burn out quickly this way.

I have to admit that I have never had this problem myself, and often grill using the larger tank so I am not sure if it is directly related. One thing that you can be sure of if you want to prolong the life of the burner, is that keeping your grill covered while not in use will help keep the burner clean and make the grill last you a very long time.

The issue with the burner was something that a few users claimed that they did not like about the grill, but as I stated above, this may be avoidable. Some of the things that users love about this grill is how quickly it heats up and I can agree with them there. The Q-220 warms up to operating temperature within a few minutes and lets you start cooking right away, which is good if you are hungry and do not feel like waiting a while for the grill to warm up.

There are a few other things that people like about this grill, and instead of going on about what they are you can find out everything you need to know at http://www.weberqgrillreview.com

There is also a bunch of information on the other Q grills over there in case you need help deciding which one is right for you.

The Weber Q-220 Grill - Grill Anywhere In Style With The Q-220

Now that summer is in full swing, I decided to dust off my portable Weber q-220 grill and take a little vacation away from home. Of course grilling has always been one of my favorite pastimes and I have had my q-220 for several years, but I have never really gone on any camping trips that let me experience the full potential of the grill.

By experience the full potential I mean to lug it out into the middle of the woods and have a good old fashion cookout. Since the q-220 is light enough to throw in the back of my car, I was easily able to take off for the weekend without any problems.

That was one of the reasons why I purchased this grill a few years ago. It was the only one in the store that looked durable enough to last a little while, while still being light enough to carry around. The grill also came with a 5 year warrantee from Weber so I figured what the heck.

Normally I use the Weber Q-220 grill at home and it works well, but recently I have gotten a new larger grill, so the q-220 does not get used as much as it used to. I still think that it is comparable to my larger grill, even though I cannot lug my larger grill into the woods for a cookout.

I think that the heaviest thing about the q-220 grill is the cast iron grill grates. Although they are quite heavy, I am glad that Weber actually included them with the grill. Cooking over cast iron is a joy and one of the features that I could not find on any other grills in the same price range.

All in all the q-220 has served me well these last few years and I would never even think of using another grill to cook on, even though I do have my other larger grill at home.

I guess I better get going if I am going to get started on my camping trip, but if you are interested in learning more about the Weber Q-220 grill, you can check out http://www.weberqgrillreview.com for more information on this and other Q grills.

My Grilling Mishap

Thanks to y newly acquired grilling cook book, "Weber's Way To Grill" I have been busy grilling up a storm on my old kettle grill. There are so many recipes to try that I would have to cook every night for the whole summer and still would not be able to try them all.

I also had a slight problem in the middle of all this. Apperently my old Weber grill had completely rusted out around the leg and one day as I was grilling, it let go and I had hot coals and uncooked meat all over the deck.

I don't know how I did not notice this before, but I realized right then and there as I hosed down the deck to prevent it from catching on fire, that I needed a new grill.

At first I was not sure which one I should get, or even if I should go with another charcoal grill, which is what my last grill was. I knew I wanted something fairly large and definitely something sturdy! I did not want to have to go through that little mishap again!

I finally decided on a Weber Genesis E-330 gas grill. Although the price was a little steep for me, I decided that it would be worth taking the plunge and buying the darn thing. I was right.

The E-330 is an awesome grill and I can't say enough good things about it. At first I was not sure if it would be right for me because of the size of the grilling surface, but I found after I tried it out at a friend's house, that I needed this grill in my life.

It cooks food as well as you would expect, but I thought I would not like it as much because it was a gas grill and I consider myself to be a hardcore charcoal griller. I have to admit that I am a big fan of gas grills now, assuming of course that they all work as well as this one does. You can find out more about the Genesis e-330 grill by going to http://www.webergenesise330review.com

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The Weber Performer Charcoal Grill with Touch and Go Propane Ignition

If you are a fan of using charcoal to grill with but hate waiting forever for the grill to warm up, the Weber performer charcoal grill with touch and go propane ignition is a god sent. I used to use the Weber one touch grills back in the day and they worked ok, but when I started using the Performer I was more apt to actually use my grill. Many people like the way this grill is designed and how it uses a gas ignition to light the charcoal instead of you having to use lighter fluid. I don't know about you but I taste a more natural flavor when I do not use lighter fluid and that’s one of the reasons I like this grill so much.

I think that Weber did a great job when designing this grill. They took what people hated about charcoal and made it easier. This grill has the convenience of a gas grill and the taste of a charcoal grill and I really like the fact that they also included a spacious counter for people to work on. It is really helpful when you are in the middle of grilling and need a place to put something like that big plate of ribs!

Another thing that I like about this grill is the ash catch pan. It actually keeps the ashes from getting everywhere which was a problem with the Weber silver series grills. It keeps my deck from getting ashes all over it and it is easy to empty so I cannot complain.

People have said that the charcoal container that Weber provides is a great idea, but don't leave the charcoal in there if you leave your grill outside or uncovered because there is a chance that the charcoal could get damp from being outside. Weber claims that the bin helps keep the charcoal dry so we shall see. Other than that I think it is a really handy feature and one that works well if you are hosting a cookout and know you will need more charcoal throughout the day.

Another thing I liked about the Weber performer charcoal grill with touch and go propane ignition was that they included a thermometer in the lid so that you can keep an eye on the temperature. They have these on some of the other charcoal grills and they work all right, although I would not say that it is 100% accurate, it does do a good job at helping you monitor the temp. It maintains a nice and even cooking temp anyway which helps cook food evenly so that the center is not undercooked and the outside is not burnt to a crisp.

Of course if you are a charcoal griller at heart you will appreciate the way Weber has made a charcoal grill easy to use. I think that this is one of the best grills on the market today and apparently so do a lot of other people judging by the reviews on Amazon.

If you want a full review of this awesome grill, be sure to check out http://www.homgrillreviews.com  

The Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 Inch Smoker - Is It A Good Deal?

If you have been thinking about getting a new smoker for the summer, you may have notices the Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 inch smoker around. This great smoker is built really well and will last you a number of years, but it is important to make sure that it is a good fit for you. This short review will help you make an informed buying decision so you can start smoking your own meat sooner.

If you have never smoked anything before you may think that it is challenging to do right. While there is a bit of a learning curve, you should be able to get the hang of using this smoker after a few tries. The beauty of this thing is that Weber designed it so that the armature can easily use it as well as the professional. You can smoke almost anything thanks to the ample smoking space that Weber provides. If you need more you may want to go with the 22.5 inch smoker, but as many people have found out, the 18.5 inch is plenty big enough for them.

One of the nice things about this smoker is that you can get it going and let it smoke your meat without having to put in much effort. You will have to check on it and maybe add some more coals or water to it, but other than that it is pretty much hands free. You can monitor the temperature via the built in thermometer, but most of the heat stays in the smoker and it maintains a consistent temperature throughout the smoking process so things come out nice and fully smoked like you would expect.

Many people have found it helpful to place an oven or grill thermometer on the smoking rack because the thermometer that comes with the WSM is not always accurate. This is an easy fix and only is necessary if you must maintain very precise cooking temperatures, although it does keep a nice steady temperature as mentioned above.

All in all the Weber Smokey mountain 18.5 inch smoker is a good choice for many people who are looking for a good way to smoke their meat to perfection. You can find some great recipes online at Weber's website or in any of the many cookbooks out there on smoking like Weber's infamous Low and Slow cookbook. Although the WSM does cost more than most other smokers on the market, the extra money you spend on this smoker will be worth it in the end because you are buying a quality product that will give you many years of great performance.

If you are looking for more information on this smoker, you can check out http://www.homegrillreviews.com for the full review.

The Weber Q100 Grill - Why I Love This Little Grill

I have a confession to make... I am in love with a new grill. OK so it's not serious but I feel the need to blog about it so here it goes. The Weber q100 grill is one of my new toys and I have to say that I am really enjoying it. I have never been much for portable gas grills because most of them are not very well made and they have a tendency to fall apart after a year or two. After reading a good Weber Q100 review and actually buying the q100, I don't think I will have that problem.


The reason for this is because the q100 is made out of cast aluminum which is pretty durable. I am a machinist by trade and know my metals and although aluminum is a very soft material, it is also very strong and very light. I am pretty sure that if I drop this grill on the floor or something, it will still be ok. I don't plan on doing that anytime soon, but you never know what will happen.

I guess the best thing about this grill is the fact that is is very portable. I can take it with me when I go camping or to the beach and still use it at home. I actually have a few other Weber grills but this is the one I use the most. While I love cooking over charcoal, it does get a little expensive after a while. I used to go through a bag of charcoal in about a week and at almost nine dollars a bag, that can add up pretty quickly. A 20 LB tank of propane will last me all summer and does not cost nearly as much as charcoal does. I still love to cook over charcoal though!

Anyway, the Weber q100 is perfect for what I need it for and I have gotten a lot of use out of it. You can find out more about it and read the full Weber q100 review at http;//www.squidoo.com/weber-q100-review