The Weber Smokey Joe Grill Is An Excellent Table Top Charcoal Grill
Last Updated on October 30, 2016 by Cassie Lyons
As summer wears on and millions of Americans fire up the grill over and over again, the debate rages between charcoal and propane. Old fashioned folks will tell you nothing beats charcoal for the smoky flavor and great taste it adds to anything it cooks. Others will say the efficiency and ease of use that come with a propane grill can’t be topped. The Weber Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill puts the debate to rest though, crowning charcoal as the true champion. Nothing beats a charcoal grill for tailgating or camping grilling needs and the Weber Smokey Joe Grill is the best around. The grill features a wide 14 1/2 inch cooking grate.
With this cooking surface it can handle three steaks at a time or six burgers, perfect for any tailgating situation. The lid and bowl are triple sealed to prevent the elements from rusting them, and to deliver even heat during cooking. Best of all, the lid features locks on each side to enable easy transport of the grill from car to campsite and back again. The lid locks, when not in use, even double as wind shields to help improve performance in poor conditions.
The Positives
Porcelain-enameled bowl and lid resist rust and deliver even heat. The lid lock doubles as a lid holder, letting you slide the lip out of the way. Dampers are located on top of the bowl for quick, safe pack-ups. With a 14-1/2-inch-diameter grate, the Smokey Grill cooks three steaks at a time. Weber provides in a 31-page owner’s guide filled with cooking tips.
The Negatives
Comments about ventilation on this model being subpar compared to older model. A comment that it takes longer to cook food on this gold model compared to silver.
So What’s The Scoop?
While a handful of consumers have found the ventilation on the Weber Smokey Joe grill subpar compared to older models, the vast majority love how easy it is to transport the grill from place to place and find its long life to be a major plus.
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