Weber Genesis II LX E-240 Black Two- Burner Grill

Email updates from our community of grill masters, food enthusiasts, and lovers of outdoor cooking. What I don’t like about it is that the BBQ does not get as hot as what I would expect. The grill does not remain hot after you place steaks on it, it’s virtually impossible to get grill lines on both sides. If you were to wait for grill lines on the second side the steak would be well over cooked.

The temperature inside the grill box hovered at around 250 degrees with the left and right burner dials at the medium setting. After seeing the test through to the end (when the probes hit the temp), the chicken was inedible. Its skin was as leathery as a football and the flesh inside was watery, mushy and thoroughly unappetizing.

The Weber Genesis II 335 is another excellent grill in a long time of top-end Weber Grills. Read our Weber Q3200 review for another great gas option but do note it is natural gas only, not propane. I reviewed a grill in the LX series, which comes with a few more BTUs of heat and some additional bells and whistles. You can find similar features in other grills or buy them as after-market add-ons, but having them built into the model is a nice touch.

Burgers the Genesis II cooked were seared well but a little dry. We also like the oversized front wheels in the Weber grill. They should make this grill easier to move around than the Napoleon unit. The Genesis II Series was made as to the flagship product in the Weber grill catalogue.

Another great thing besides the reliable temperatures is the fact cast iron cooking grates are super quick to warm up. It’s considered a serious upgrade from your average propane gas grills, great for replacing your current grill, or for pitmasters looking to expand their grilling options. One of the stand-out features of this particular propane gas grill is its compatibility with the iGrill 3 smart technology. Hi Mk, there should not be any issues in grilling only one or two steaks at a time on the Genesis.

The takeaway is that you can expect some trial and error before you find the path to delicious ribs from this Weber. For this test I started all three of the grill’s burners and left them running full blast for 10 minutes (lid closed). In the meantime, I seasoned one rack of St. Louis-style pork spareribs (3.6 pounds) with ordinary dry rub mix sourced from the local supermarket. The Genesis II relies on what weber genesis 2 Weber calls the “GS4 High Performance Grilling System,” which involves three propane burners each rated at a robust 37,500 BTU. The Char-Broil SmartChef, by comparison, has three gas burners as well, but they provide less oomph at just 25,000 BTU apiece. You do get a small side burner with Char-Broil’s SmartChef grill, a feature Weber includes on various grills across its product lines, but not on this one.

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This grill also has a little bit more power than the E-310, but not as much space or features. Since you’re going to be dropping a few hundred dollars on this grill, it’s weber genesis 2 important to know how the customer service holds up. What makes the Weber Genesis II E-310 a superior grilling experience is its ability to be paired to a mobile app.

If you’re ready to take gas grilling to a new level, click here to check out the Genesis II E-310. Of course, you don’t need this if you are using natural gas, but it is a huge help and a rarity for most propane grills. As I mentioned before, the grates are made from porcelain-enameled cast iron, making them perfect for heat retention. If you do decide to take this premium gas grill home with you, here are some of the stand-out benefits and features you can expect. Since the early 1980s, Genesis has been one of the most sought-after gas grills in the US.

If you’d like, we are happy to troubleshoot with you to see whether any of the ways that you’re using the barbecue may be causing some of the issues you’re having. Our reviews and buyers guides are always either based on reviews we’ve done ourselves, or aggregated from trusted sources. Our mission is to empower you to find the product you’re looking for and get exactly the information you need to make the right buying decision.