It can fit up to 10 large burger patties, two cut-up chickens, or 16 large bratwurst links at a time. The Jumbo Joe Charcoal Grill is lighter than our gas pick, weighing under 20 pounds, but it’s not smaller. Its cooking surface holds about seven burgers or one whole, cut-up chicken. In our tests, the Grill2Go X200 produced intense heat that was ideal for searing steaks but had us battling some flare-ups when cooking chicken pieces. Although we wouldn’t want to use it as a primary patio grill, it’s a decent dedicated portable grill for camping and tailgating. One of the benefits of this gas grill – and others like it – is that size doesn’t matter.
But the price is justified by the grill’s build-quality and Weber’s warranty and overall reputation for longevity. Gas grills ignite with a press of a button and preheat in minutes. A temperature dial lets you control the heat as easily and quickly as on a kitchen range.
The porcelain-coated cast iron grate has a cooking surface area of 189 square inches, providing enough room to cook everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to steaks and chicken. We’ve tested an older version of the Lodge Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill, a hibachi-style grill that generates an intense amount of heat and excels at searing, making it ideal for steaks. But the lidless design limits its ability to tackle slow-cooking tasks. At 30 pounds and with a long cool-down time (again, cast iron), it’s also not going to be very portable.
The cart is wheeled, giving backyard grillmasters the ability to move their grill around for optimal conditions. After Weber launched the first Q-series grill in 2004, Weber added different options to suit grill owners everywhere. If you’re looking for a new gas grill that can slide into your car for a weekend getaway or tailgate, you probably have looked at the Weber Q-series of grills. Disposable drip pan liners are sold in sets of 10 for around $6-$8. They are sturdy enough that they can last quite a few meals with proper care and cleaning, but for those that want to avoid the extra cost, lining the catch pan with aluminum foil will work. All cast aluminum parts (body, lid) have a 5-year warranty, excluding paint which has a 2-year warranty that excludes fading or discoloration.
Speaking of weight, one of the few negative things that I do have to say about the weber charcoal grill 2200 is regarding how heavy it is. For a portable gas grill, it can be quite heavy, making it difficult to lug around, particularly on its own. The only annoyance in the wind is the disposable aluminum drip tray liner, which is designed to save you from having to clean what can notoriously be the nastiest part of a grill. Without some significant weight added — like a rock — you can expect that this drip pan will pick up and fly away with the first significant gust of wind. The Weber Q 1200 is an unexpectedly powerful grill, resulting in cook times that were much faster than expected for such a petite barbecue. Like other top models, this is all thanks to a single, U-shaped burner that effectively delivers heat across the range of the grill surface.
One of the major selling points of this grill is its two fold-out side tables, which are each 12.5 x 13.5 inches. They’re the perfect spot to place a plate, condiments, and grilling tools, and I used them pretty much every time I grilled. The weber charcoal grill 2200 Gas Grill makes it easy and convenient to grill on the go, but it’s spacious enough for everyday home use, as well. GearLab is founded on the principle of honest, objective, reviews.