I guess. I’ve got 6 burners so I’ll just call my right one the side burner.I use the side burner all the time. Vegetables. Bacon. All in my array of cast iron skillets. Love it.
I guess. I’ve got 6 burners so I’ll just call my right one the side burner.I use the side burner all the time. Vegetables. Bacon. All in my array of cast iron skillets. Love it.
Mine is a built in grill, so I am not sure that makes a difference.. but I use them all the time.Whatever brand you get, you probably won't use the side burner much. You will definitely use the searing burner a lot.
Not a ton here...I clean off the side shelves every now and then. On the grates...sometimes while it is still hot I will brush them off while the food rests. Sometimes I just shut it down and don't do that til I heat it up again for the next cook. Really hit or miss.DallasDMac said:For those touting Weber, what is your normal cleaning routine? I have a very basic Weber grill and it is on it's last leg. You already have me convinced that, next large item pickup the city has, it will go out and the Weber II is in. But end of the day, I just never really knew how to clean the darn thing, what I should be doing between grills or every once in a great while. Would like to hear y'alls "routines" if you have one.
Not a whole lot honestly.DallasDMac said:For those touting Weber, what is your normal cleaning routine? I have a very basic Weber grill and it is on it's last leg. You already have me convinced that, next large item pickup the city has, it will go out and the Weber II is in. But end of the day, I just never really knew how to clean the darn thing, what I should be doing between grills or every once in a great while. Would like to hear y'alls "routines" if you have one.
Very similar to this except I turn the grill on high for several minutes after I cook and then scrap the cooking grate. Use it at least 3 times a week. Its a built in unit four years old. We bought the house a year ago. I need to replace the grates because previous owners never cleaned them when they cooked.Not a whole lot honestly.
I try to keep the grate somewhat clean after grilling, am just using a regular brush I replace probably twice a year. Some times this is hard to keep totally clean just after grilling if what I grilled was too fatty or there was some sauce and I have to leave some of that stuff on the grate.
Before I grill. I turn it on for about 5 minutes or so all the way up let it heat up and then am easily able to scrap anything off from last time.
I prep the grill with some Vegetable Oil to help with stuff sticking.
I completely clean it about once a year which is taking the grates off, cleaning the pieces underneath, soapy water and a brush do the trick. Takes about 30-45 mins. Have had no issues with the igniters or the flame components so have never touched them.
I haven’t had to replace any part on this. 5 years old, lights up like a champ every time.
My area isn’t covered so I always make sure to cover it after it has cooled down. Have to replace that once a year.
Cook on it probably 100 times a year.
Can prolly grill almost year round down there...jealous.Very similar to this except I turn the grill on high for several minutes after I cook and then scrap the cooking grate. Use it at least 3 times a week. Its a built in unit four years old. We bought the house a year ago. I need to replace the grates because previous owners never cleaned them when they cooked.
Preach on brother. The extra beer while coals get started is such a nice benefit.Weber 22” charcoal grill. I have two for the few times a year when I have a ton of people over. But I can easily feed our family of 5 on the basic kettle. I think I spent $89 for it about 15 years ago. It has at least another 10 years left on it. The second one my neighbor gave to me because he bought a new gas grill about 5 years ago. He is now shopping for a new gas grill.
I can have charcoal ready in about 30 minutes. During that time I get to sit out back and drink beer because my wife thinks I am “cooking”.
Sorry. I was furloughed from my job in May and had to make the side gigs the main gigs. The good news is, I'm not going back to the old desk job. I'm out.paging @TheFanatic
I guess I have to give a disclaimer that I realize I go overboard with cleaning my grill. Having said that, I pretty much kind of follow the ‘cleaning for performance’ instructions I read for the grill. It’s not necessary between meals, but I got in the habit of doing it anyway and have stuck to it. I have a Weber Spirit S210 and I grill maybe every other weekend when it’s not winter? After I am done cooking on the grill I don’t do anything except let it cool off, close the lid, then cover it. I keep it outside exposed to all elements, no umbrella, no overhang, it just sits on my patio.For those touting Weber, what is your normal cleaning routine? I have a very basic Weber grill and it is on it's last leg. You already have me convinced that, next large item pickup the city has, it will go out and the Weber II is in. But end of the day, I just never really knew how to clean the darn thing, what I should be doing between grills or every once in a great while. Would like to hear y'alls "routines" if you have one.
That thing looks pretty damn cool. 0 need for another grill, but if I needed something to sear and make pizzas on that would be a serious contender.Buy this: https://www.sparkgrills.com
Tell me how it is, I’m honestly intrigued but not willing to drop $800 on it just yet. And I saved you $200
This is the only thing I would change about my Weber Genesis, should have gone CL for slightly used instead of new. These things are great and last forever.This times ten. I see the couple years old Genesis (version prior to the II) pop up on CL for under $150/200 all the time. Now that the version II has been out for a couple of years, I have seen those for $350ish.
I would check CL and get a used one in great condition. Your brand new one will look just like that after a few months use.
You won’t regret buying this bad boy.
I'm currently looking for a new propane grill for the family cabin at the Oregon coast. It's about 30 yards from the beach, so rust is an issue for everything out there. I'm thinking one of the Weber, stainless, three burner models, and as we have a large propane tank behind the house for heat I might need an adapter to hook up to that. A good cover is obvious, although with the current one we typically pull it in to the house when we leave (cabin gets used 12-15 times/year). Anything else I should be considering given the environment?
I'm currently looking for a new propane grill for the family cabin at the Oregon coast. It's about 30 yards from the beach, so rust is an issue for everything out there. I'm thinking one of the Weber, stainless, three burner models, and as we have a large propane tank behind the house for heat I might need an adapter to hook up to that. A good cover is obvious, although with the current one we typically pull it in to the house when we leave (cabin gets used 12-15 times/year). Anything else I should be considering given the environment?
anyway to wheel it somewhere inside when you leave? (garage/shack, etc.)
That's a pretty nice grill to use only 12 times a year, but if you're looking for something to withstand the elements, that'll do it.I'm currently looking for a new propane grill for the family cabin at the Oregon coast. It's about 30 yards from the beach, so rust is an issue for everything out there. I'm thinking one of the Weber, stainless, three burner models, and as we have a large propane tank behind the house for heat I might need an adapter to hook up to that. A good cover is obvious, although with the current one we typically pull it in to the house when we leave (cabin gets used 12-15 times/year). Anything else I should be considering given the environment?
I have this one I think...the Genesis I think it is called. Sits on a patio with a nice cover on it that I am diligent about replacing every year but the spot it sits is uncovered. I live in up in Seattle so wet like you will get.I'm currently looking for a new propane grill for the family cabin at the Oregon coast. It's about 30 yards from the beach, so rust is an issue for everything out there. I'm thinking one of the Weber, stainless, three burner models, and as we have a large propane tank behind the house for heat I might need an adapter to hook up to that. A good cover is obvious, although with the current one we typically pull it in to the house when we leave (cabin gets used 12-15 times/year). Anything else I should be considering given the environment?
There are never too many words when describing a man-tool like a grill or smoker. I'm going to drink a cold beer in your and everyone else's honor tonight. Especially that @Sullie guy. He might be the Weber Whisperer around here.I have an old Weber spirit that had some rust and needed a new burner tube, igniter, and TLC......or get a new BBQ. When I started looking around and saw how much it was to replace what I had, I got the parts I needed, and can of Rust-Oleum high temp paint. I re-habbed that son of a gun and it works better than ever! Also, you want a cast iron grill grate, imo. Keep it clean and rub it with avocado oil before and after grilling. Cast iron is the way.
I also got an A-MAZE-N smoker tube that I use with word chips.....My spirits has 3 burners so I can run one and do indirect heat .....very happy with the results, and I didn't need to go buy a traeger or one of the other super expensive smokers.
Anyway, prolly way more info than u wanted, but my overall point is Webers are great, and you can find parts easily to re-hab.