So after weeks of research, reporting, and discussion, we settled on four gas grills to test in our main $400 to $700 category, and two grills around the $200 mark to test as budget options. Joe Salvaggio of Big Apple BBQ spent two hours explaining the fundamentals of gas-grill design, function, materials, and maintenance. Joe and his brother Tony have run Big Apple BBQ, one of the New York region’s leading grill shops, for over 30 years. The store carries grills from multiple manufacturers, ranging from $400 backyard portables to five-figure custom built-ins. Because Salvaggio is an independent retailer, he was able to speak freely about what he saw as the relative strengths and weaknesses of various designs.
It’s best suited to searing and cooking those burgers, dogs, steaks, chicken breasts, and more that we all love. Our testing process involves flipping the burgers six minutes into grilling, weber spirit 2 and that’s hard with a temperature probe stuck inside each one. Grease from the burgers dripped inside the grill, causing sometimes-large flare-ups that caught me off guard.
But we found the Napoleon model’s wavy grills hard to clean because we couldn’t run the grill brush in long strokes. Weber offers a berserk quantity of accessories you can use, including a rotisserie, specialty racks, lights, cleaning gear, hats and clothing, and even a toy charcoal grill for kids. If you only buy one thing, though, make it a fitted cover to protect your grill from rain, wind, snow, etc. It’s the easiest way to prolong the life of your new grill. You should also clean your grates after each cooking session to keep them from deteriorating. For the Flavorizer Bars, take a gentler approach; remove stuck-on debris with a plastic scraper and only use a stainless steel brush if absolutely necessary.
On the other hand, large meat cuts should be indirectly cooked. This Spirit II gas grill comes with a set of Blackstone Adventure cast-iron grates. They are enameled with porcelain, and you can use either side for grilling or cooking.
An electronic crossover ignition helps light the burners with the push of a button. Common to both Spirit and Spirit II, Weber grills come with some excellent wheels that make the movement of the grills smoother. Both Spirit and Spirit II grills are priced at the higher end of the spectrum (when compared to other grills in the market. Among themselves, Spirit II is more affordable). A 10-year warranty backs the Weber Spirit II E-210 grill. This warranty covers material defects and workmanship problems from the date of purchase. ● Clean plastic and porcelain-enameled surfaces with warm soapy water.