This makes the new Genesis grills significantly easier to steer while the older grills only steer with the two front casters. One of the most exciting updates to the Genesis model line is the versatility of the new grills. Weber created the new Crafted Outdoor Kitchen collection. This means that the grates, instead of having a 50/50 split, have a 60/40 split. The larger grate can be switched out for the frame into which you can insert a host of grillware that can be purchased separately. This makes your Weber Genesis immensely more versatile enabling you to sear, bake, roast, stir-fry, or steam.
I grill at least three times a week and there isn’t a propane grill out there that cooks as well as the Genesis. My old one, not Weber, was deteriorating and replacement parts were not available. I went with Weber because of the lengthy warranty and availability of parts for the future. I have been grilling more with this grill than I have in a number of years. Two large wheels on one side and two locking swivel casters on the other make it easy to move the grill to different parts of the patio or deck.
While this piece of equipment will set you back an extra $100, it is a small price to pay when looking to upgrade your cooking experience. At the base of the unit, you will find plenty of storage space, including 6 hooks where you can hang your utensils. They offer less temperature variation, allowing an even heat across the entire grill. The propane tank is kept inside an enclosed cabinet at the bottom of the grill. Ever since Weber came out with their Genesis II E-310, there has been quite a lot of skepticism surrounding this gas grill.
By contrast I found the burgers from the Char-Broil grill juicier, and with more flavor. Over on the Better Business Bureau site, they’re rated A+, and the few negative reviews are mainly from complainers who could probably never be made happy, anyway. As you can see in the photos in the carousel above, I also manage to smoke roast with this grill. I bought a small wood chip box that sits nicely under the grates, load it with wood chips, and can add a nice smoky flavor to foods, such as with this spatchcock chicken. One point we are always stressing is the importance of owning a good digital probe thermometer. In a nutshell, George happened upon the idea of cutting a buoy, the main product of Weber Brothers, in half.
IGrill is Weber’s bluetooth thermometer system, complete with phone app so you can monitor what’s happening on your grill without even being there. The device needs to be purchased separately, but the Genesis II grills are already outfitted to receive the temperature probes. You have your flavorizer bars, catching some of the grease drip and turning it into delicious smoke to really give your food that barbecued taste. Looking towards the bottom though, the enclosed cabinet standard on the old Genesis grills is gone, and you now have an open design. The closed cabinet has now been moved exclusively to the Genesis LX series, a luxury series of grills that feature a lot more bells and whistles.
5 stars 1036 reviews (79%) have given this product a 5 star rating. 5 ★ 1036 reviews (79%) have given this product a 5 star rating. Weber has a large FAQ section that covers a huge range of topics such as warranty, problems with the weber q grills, and how-to guides. Since you’re going to be dropping a few hundred dollars on this grill, it’s important to know how the customer service holds up. You can use this handy little app to monitor your grill while cooking.
The black color finish porcelain-enameled hood has a center-mounted thermometer to monitor cooking temperatures and has painted cast-aluminum end caps. The Genesis II E series grills are iGrill 3 ready and feature a fuel gauge on propane gas models. The propane tank is stored to the side, freeing up the shelf space under the grill and has a tank shield that keeps the tank out of view.
This is comforting, knowing that the manufacturer backs up the construction and functionality of this propane grill. It’s an impressive-looking grill with an imposing appearance. If you do mind spending the extra penny, this grill is well worth it. Before replacement of the burner, we will start by cleaning the grates with a grill brush in order to be clean and safe. When huge is simply not big enough, then the Weber Genesis II E-610 is the grill you need. This gigantic 6-burner grill is a steel monster that will probably cook all the food you need for those family gatherings where 3 generations all get together at once.
About 2 months after taking ownership, I added a cast iron grill to one half of the cooking area so I have the best of both worlds, I now have 1/2 stainless, 1/2 cast iron cooking surface. Grill cover has held up well and has kept the grill looking like new. portable bbq Only somewhat negative is my disappointed with the Weber Grill add on lights that attached to the handle, they did no last a year. Good news is they were quickly replaced by Weber, free of charge when I called to inquire about how to get replacement parts.