new weber gold one touch grill

[rock n roll kid]

i ordered one. still will cook on my gas grill from time to time but will use the charcoal quite a bit.
just got tired of the gas flaming up and drying out the food somewhat. i completely stopped doing burgers on it because of that and went to an iron skillet for my ground chuck patties.

anyone elsee have a like weber grill and how do you like it. ? should i use a chimney to start the coals in my new unit ? to tell the truth it has been so long that i have started a fire in a charcoal grill i cant remember the proper procdure .... !

 

[loutent]

I've been using a Weber one touch for over 25 years - no gas ever. I'm on my second one - stays out all year long as we grill at least 2-3 times per week, even in the snow. I use a (Weber) chimney to start the charcoal (always Kingsford) - it's nice not messing with fluids and it gets the coals going within 15 min or so. The Webers are built well, but about 5 years ago, a scraper fin broke - I called Weber and they sent me a new one at no charge - great company!

You can really control the heat/flame with these grills - I'm sure you will enjoy yours too - try some of the recipes in the booklet you will get - they are also very good. Always cook chicken and pork using indirect and steaks direct and you will be a hero!

 

[rock n roll kid]

looking forward to cooking on it !

loutent..... using the chimney , do you dump the hot coals in from the chimney then add more coals over this or do i have it in reverse ?

 

[H Richard]

I start the coals, (Kingsford), in the banking baskets. If I am cooking something small for just the two of us, I leave them in the baskets. If I am cooking something larger, I bump the baskets over and spread the coals out. I only wish there was a gauge on the little gas tank used for starting the coals, hate it when the coals get about half started and it runs dry. Always keep a couple extra coleman bottles on hand.

 

[loutent]

loutent..... using the chimney , do you dump the hot coals in from the chimney then add more coals over this or do i have it in reverse ?

I dump the new hot coals over the leftover coals (after stirring them to get the ash off), then add new coals on top - then put the grill grate on to heat it up for 10-15 min more. If you want to delay cooking a little (e.g. have another beer ) you can lower the lid somewhat (not close it) but if you want hot coals as fast as possible, leave the lid wide open.

My BIL puts the old coals in the chimney, then adds new on top to fill it up, then more when he dumps the coals. I don't think it matters.

Another suggestion - get one of those weatherproof charcoal holders that Kingsford makes (got mine at Lowes about $10). It's nice to be able to leave the charcoal outside next to the grill.

 

[m657]

I scored a new unused large unit at a garage sale over 20 years ago....for $10!!!!

Use it multiple times a week, it sits outdoors all year round. Best cook tool I've ever had.

Never got around to the chimney device.

Have even used the grill shell bottom as a spot to put the Dutch Oven in a couple times.

I prefer Kingsford, having tried all the others locally available.

Not interested in the gas variety.

Full Turkey is not that hard to do.

 

[JayCeeNC]

I use a chimney in my Weber. Nice not having to bother with lighter fluid anymore. Just crush up one or two sheets of newspaper in the bottom and come back in 15 minutes and it's ready.

 

[ridewv]

My first gas starting, Weber charcoal grill came with a refillable tank that lasted a couple years. I still have that grill but recently bought a new one for our other residence. This new one uses smaller Colman type canisters.
Nothing like cooking over charcoal IMO. If I want to cook over gas I can do so in the kitchen.

 

[Scrapper]

Good choice of grills. I upgraded a year ago. Works great!

 

[K38]

I'm on my third, it's the only one I know how to use.

DLB

 

[moosedog]

I miss my old Weber charcoal grill.
I was wondering if anyone makes a gas / charcoal combo grill thats a quality unit. Saw a cheap one at Tractor Supply today, didn't want that one.

 

[conn ak]

WEBER...Made in the U.S.A. I, too, have left the Weber out all winter. Dump the coals in, light, repeat, year after year.

 

[spricks]

Yep, mine gets fired prolly 5 times a week during summer and prolly twice a week during winter. It sits out all year long. Why put a tool away your gonna be usen? I'm old school and fire mine with real ol gasoline. Ya I know about being safe. And no my food never tastes like gas...never. Simple and fast...I would prolly try the chimney thing if I had one.
spricks