“It reflects heat well, but we haven’t been able to prove it reflects heat any better than a square or a rectangle,” says Kempster, noting that the interior of kitchen ovens are rectangular. Grill efficiency lies in other design details, he explains, such as the positioning of the grates and air dampers. The durable, dual-walled insulated steel and unlimited potential of the Summit® Kamado S6 Charcoal weber charcoal grill Grill Center lands it in a class of its own. It quickly reaches desired temperatures, maintains heat for all-day smoking, and the gas ignition makes lighting charcoal as easy as pushing a button. With an extra-large 24” cooking area, Summit® Kamado is ready to handle any size feast. The innovative design and unlimited potential of the Summit® Charcoal Grill lands it in a class of its own.
A trap door lets you empty ash easily and without making a mess. The adjustable vent on the lid allows you to fine-tune airflow to the flame to control cooking temperatures. There’s even a place portable bbq to hang the lid when you’re flipping burgers. The true original Weber grill, the Weber Original Kettle Grill, can be purchased for under $100, making it our top pick for best budget grill.
Weber certainly had the superior sear in that category. We fired up models from Weber, Nexgrill, Napoleon, KitchenAid, Char-Griller and others to find out which charcoal grill is king of the cookout. The hint of warmth in the air has us practically squealing with glee to cozy up our patios and backyard spaces for the cookouts and summer-night hangouts that are just ahead.
In our testing, the Weber Premium was hands down the easiest grill to control temperature on, with the flames inside the kettle responding expertly to any tap of the vents. Temperature control is key to successful charcoal grilling. During our cooking tests on the Weber Original Premium Kettle Grill, hamburgers cooked to a medium rare temperature and our chicken ended up juicy, with a solid sear on the outside.
There are certainly fancier and more expensive grills to use for cooking, but for a balance of affordability and quality, you can’t go wrong with this classic. If you have minimal outdoor space, this electric cutie is just right. The porcelain-coated cooking grates are rust-resistant and easy to clean.