A BBQ is a long-term kitchen investment. Consider fuel type, cooking area, and construction quality. Charcoal gives better flavour; gas gives more control; pellet grills do both.
Weber makes the most reliable charcoal grill at this price and the Master-Touch 57cm proves it. Enough cooking area for a proper family meal, hinged cooking grates that let you add charcoal without removing food, the tuck-away lid holder that keeps the lid secure when open, and Weber's legendary lid and bowl warranty. The Gourmet BBQ System compatibility means you can add griddle, wok, and rotisserie accessories over time. The grill that lasts a generation with minimal maintenance.
Weber's Genesis platform is the professional outdoor kitchen at a price that's justifiable for regular use. Three burners provide enough zone control for indirect cooking of large joints alongside direct-heat grilling of vegetables and fish simultaneously. The Flavorizer bars vaporise drippings to create the smoke that gives Weber gas grills their distinctive taste. Ten-year warranty on the main components. The grill for people who cook outdoors more than twice a month.
A pellet grill that does the work for you โ set the temperature in degrees rather than a vague dial, and the Ironwood XL maintains it within two or three degrees throughout a cook using wood pellets that provide genuine smoke flavour. WiFire technology means you can monitor and adjust from your phone, Super Smoke mode intensifies the smoke output at the start of a cook, and 650 square inches of cooking area handles a full brisket or six racks of ribs simultaneously. The outdoor oven for people who take cooking seriously.
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