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Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 22 Inch Black
Last Updated: April 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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Programs
160weber, charcoal, grilling, kettle, gas
+96%
-4%
" ... It's a classic Weber Grill, but with helpful ash bucket below and thermometer built-in. ... "
" ... The grill is your basic, but classic, Weber kettle. ... I’m looking forward to the replacement components to keep my Weber Kettle grill in great shape for many years to come! ... "
" ... However i absolutely love this grill . ... best grill for the $ . ... "
" ... easy yo assemble, was grilling in no time! ... "
" ... to me this is the best grill ever. ... this is how men grill. ... check out this grill in action on you tube. ... "
" ... with this grill. ... "
" ... The grill itself is as expected from Weber, with good build quality and solid supports. ... No the grill does not magically make your food taste better but it serves its purpose well. ... grill, which in the past has been a beautiful color. ... "
" ... This Grill is the best ... "
Food Items
74grill, chicken, weber, steaks, kettle
+97%
-3%
" ... I am happy to once again be grilling with charcoal. ... "
" ... We are really enjoying meals cooked on our new grill. ... "
" ... I normally grill for when we have a lot of people over, and I can easily grill a lot of burgers at once on this thing. ... You can cook anything on this! ... I smoked the thanksgiving day turkey on this grill, and it came out amazing. ... "
" ... We bought a nice looking Brinkmann to replace it that rusted out within one grilling season . ... - Included grilling rack is just okay ... "
" ... Great for your steaks! ... "
" ... The first night we had some great big thick steaks. ... I learned a couple of lessons about charcoal grilling that I had forgotten after using gas grills for 20+ years, but everything came out perfect. ... Today we grilled up some hamburgers using Weber briquette holders in a slow and sear fashion (indirect heat then sear on high direct heat). ... "
" ... BBQ meet to perfection. ... "
" ... Cooked my thanksgiving turkey on it! ... "
Build Quality
65grill, lid, weber, copper, kettle
+69%
-31%
" ... I like the improved handles, more secure legs, and the charcoal dust catcher. ... "
" ... Having said that, it wasn't difficult to assemble and the lid, kettle and grates are all of good quality. ... "
" ... We looked at the red webber at Lowes and it seemed really cheaply made. ... Sturdy and heavy like they have always been. ... "
" ... coals and wood. ... "
" ... I guess I was expecting something more solid that would’ve assembled with substance. ... Most of this grill is just pressed pieces of aluminum that sorta fit together. ... "
" ... For a couple weeks, I used silicone mats (like the kind you put a hot plate on when you're serving it). ... I think in transport some of the enamel probably chipped off, and these are the rainy months in Virginia. ... "
" ... I've assembled the grill, and love the look of it. ... "
" ... It is well made and is sturdy, has a convenient way of disposing of the charcoal and has an great charcoal starter. ... "
Ease of Use
38easy to assemble, easy to clean, put together, instructions, easy to use
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to set up, and the color looks great. ... Easy to store on my deck. ... "
" ... Excellent and easy to use ... "
" ... I needed a second grill so the choice was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and the quality is A1. ... "
" ... Very nice grille by Weber and easy to assymble. ... "
" ... Easy to put together ... "
" ... item is light and easy to move in and out of my garage to bbq ... "
" ... Fairly easy to put together, great quality built product ... "
Design
26design, grill, weber, finish, paint
+92%
-8%
" ... - Proven design, it just works ... "
" ... Quality build, great looks and works like a charm. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and has a very “quality” look and feel. ... "
" ... Clever design but quality of materials more like some cheapie company rather than Weber. ... "
" ... Whether this grill is your segway into different types of smokers, or remains your go to, this is a no-frills product that looks great and is designed to last. ... "
" ... This baby does 'em perfect first time, every time, plus the thing really looks nice. ... "
" ... Even with a slight flaw in a paint job it still looks great, no one notices and it does the job better than most for a price you can't beat in terms of value. ... "
" ... I've assembled the grill, and love the look of it. ... "
Color
25copper, love the color, weber, grill, love
+100%
" ... I like the copper color . ... "
" ... The Weber grill is a classic, cooks very well, and is a beautiful color. ... "
" ... love the Copper color, really makes things nicer. ... "
" ... I'll include pictures of the actual color and an online advertisement. ... "
" ... I like the green color. ... "
" ... So this new kettle is great, what I love most is the copper color. ... "
" ... I bought the copper color. ... "
" ... The color of this one is a sublime European green and it is more than cute, yet also manly . ... "
Fit
25handle, legs, grill, weber, kettle
+32%
-68%
" ... Nothing fits together, nuts are too lose to screw down (Had to go to hardware store and buy all new nuts and washers). ... "
" ... When the product arrived in the mail, I noticed the lid didn't fit. ... Already set it up so there's no way I'm going to be able to fit it back in a box. ... "
" ... Additionally, the box was missing two screws to assemble the handles on each side. ... "
" ... The lid simply slides off. ... The ash can requires squeezing the handle together to remove and replace---cannot be done without lockjaw pliers. ... "
" ... My only critique would be to give extra wheel nuts for dummies like me who forget to slide everything together before putting the nuts on 🙄 because you can't get them off without destroying them. ... "
" ... One of the leg supports did not fit properly and the handle attachment was inadequate. ... "
" ... Pieces missing, the lid fell apart within two weeks, it doesn’t maintain heat. ... "
" ... VERY thin metal, lid and body of grill don't fit well when cooking, air vents on lid aren't needed. ... "
Baking
24cooking, smoking, grills, cook, bake
+100%
" ... I was tempted to keep it anyway, for I love the design and love real charcoal grilling. ... "
" ... I looked online and on the grilling/smoking subreddits about trying to fix the "out of round" issue on my own that sometimes happens to these grills in production, and the method is to bear hug it against your chest. ... "
" ... Cooking is great. ... "
" ... I have the Traeger for smoking and baking, the Weber will mainly be for higher temp cooking. ... "
" ... Great for everything from smoking to grilling. ... "
" ... Great for smoking and grilling! ... "
" ... To be clear, I have no regrets helping a less fortunate friend out with their grilling needs. ... "
" ... Love this green cooking machine and it will last a very long time! ... "
Storage
24lid, grill, handle, wheels, weber
+63%
-38%
" ... And it is a big lid so it will get your attention. ... "
" ... You can buy spare parts and accessories, unlike other brands. ... "
" ... We purchased the Char-basket charcoal briquet holders to use with it and love the split top grill with little ... "
" ... It holds lot of ashes. ... "
" ... The ash container at the bottom is really nice too. ... "
" ... Love it, not too big but I have had room to smoke a pork butt on it. ... "
" ... Very nice,and like the bottom for emptying coals ... "
" ... - Lots of grilling space ... "
Cleaning
22clean, easy to clean, cleaning, charcoal, ashes
+95%
-5%
" ... I love the grill, it looks nice, grills evenly, and cleans quickly and efficiently. ... "
" ... Not so with the new design which does a better job of containing the ashes and makes clean up a breeze. ... We oil the grates with a little olive oil spray before cooking making cleaning the grates less of a chore. ... "
" ... Of course, there are more than a few accessories to make starting a fire & cleaning easier. ... "
" ... Very nice,and like the bottom for emptying coals ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and clean, the temp gauge on the top seems accurate, for some reason my husband has issues knowing if the bottom vent is open or closed but I think that is more user error. ... "
" ... Sturdily built, has an ez cleaning system to remove ashes from building up, the thermometer on the lid is very nice, and plenty of hooks for your cooking implements. ... "
" ... Easy to clean with the ash catcher. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean and wonderful for cooking outdoors, we now have a new Weber charcoal grill. ... "
Setup
18easy to assemble, easy, assembly, took, follow
+78%
-22%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... The assembly instructions are easy to follow. ... "
" ... Other than that it's an awesome setup. ... "
" ... Setup was very easy. ... "
" ... It took me about 30 minutes to put it to gather with the picture instructions which were very easy. ... "
" ... Very easy to install, product looks like it will be very useful @ my mothers when we BBQ from time to time. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Installation wasn't that bad. ... Once the grill was installed (15min. ... "
Product Reliability
17weber, many years, last, first one, new one
+76%
-24%
" ... The best purchase that I have made this year. ... "
" ... After years of dealing with "cheap" grills and bought an actual Weber. ... "
" ... I bought my first one over 25 years ago. ... "
" ... We've used it for several months now and we "LOVE IT!" ... "
" ... I have owned a couple of Weber charcoal grills over the years. ... I have been without a grill for a few months and it was time to buy a new one. ... "
" ... Still looked almost new when I sold the cabin last year. ... My new should last a long time also. ... "
" ... Finally decided it was time to retire old blue so I ordered a new green preformer. ... "
" ... Looking forward to years and years of use. ... "
As Gift
14son, present, law, husband, father s day
+100%
" ... My son-in-law, Jeff, loved his Weber gift 🎁 Says “It’s the best gift I’ve ever had!” ... "
" ... Purchased as gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend and he is OBSESSED! ... "
" ... Given as a gift ... "
" ... Awesome Father's Day gift!! ... "
" ... I bought this as a Father’s Day gift for my son-in-law. ... "
" ... Ordered as a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this one as a gift. ... "
Delivery
14delivery, days, box, weber, promised
+100%
" ... Package arrived as described, on time! ... "
" ... This is the original Weber and Amazon delivered it within two days. ... "
" ... Package arrived in good outer shape. ... "
" ... Happy with choice and delivery. ... "
" ... It arrived through Amazon in a couple days. ... "
" ... The cost of this is the same in the big box retailer. ... "
" ... It was scheduled for delivery three days from now. ... "
" ... It arrived on time in pristine condition. ... "
Price
11worth the price, well worth, money, grill, beat
+100%
" ... It was fast to put together and the price was reasonable. ... "
" ... Cannot best the quality you get for this price. ... "
" ... For the price, new, you can't beat it. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
" ... Yes worth the investment ... "
" ... Between the two, you're looking at an extra $30 bucks or so, but it's worth it to enjoy the entire experience. ... "
" ... Happy to pay price for this great product. ... "
" ... Always good to find an American made product which does what it is supposed to do at a reasonable price. ... "
Capacity
10room, grill, bbq, kettle, food
+100%
" ... I am glad to add this kettle to the family!! ... "
" ... This grill is everything you need especially for an apartment. ... "
" ... It is a good size for a two person household. ... "
" ... Love it, not too big but I have had room to smoke a pork butt on it. ... "
" ... I works great but might be a little bit large for an average family of 4. ... "
" ... just the right size for my family. ... "
" ... The area to use is large and enough for family BBQ, I used it for steak and the thermometer helps a lot. ... The hight is reasonable to work with and I am about 6 ft tall. ... "
" ... The family loved all the food. ... "
Marketplace
9weber, product, pictures, days, shipping
+78%
-22%
" ... This is the original Weber and Amazon delivered it within two days. ... "
" ... It arrived through Amazon in a couple days. ... "
" ... I'll include pictures of the actual color and an online advertisement. ... "
" ... Please see pictures . ... "
For Kids
8son, husband, old, kids, birthday
+100%
" ... My son-in-law has had his for years. ... "
" ... Husband loves it. ... "
" ... My 17 year old son purchased this. ... "
" ... He loves it1 ... "
" ... My 14 year old son put it together no problem! ... "
" ... Now I have a '61 and an '18 my kids will enjoy long after I'm gone. ... "
" ... gave this to my son for his birthday and he loves it. ... "
Heating
8charcoal, heat, grill, well, heating
+100%
" ... I purchased some of the charcoal baskets for indirect heating but it is just as easy to put the coals to one side and place a pan of water/apple juice in the middle or a brick. ... "
" ... Today we grilled up some hamburgers using Weber briquette holders in a slow and sear fashion (indirect heat then sear on high direct heat). ... The biggest problem I have had is forgetting that patience is required when getting a charcoal grill ready for food. ... "
" ... The family loved all the food. ... "
" ... Heats up well when the coals are properly lit . ... "
" ... It's rather large so one can make copious amounts of food. ... "
" ... easy to control the heat and doesn't take much charcoal. ... "
" ... No the grill does not magically make your food taste better but it serves its purpose well. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
8easy, clean, ashes, simple, much easier
+100%
" ... I really like the receptacle at the bottom that holds the ashes, which makes for easy clean-up. ... "
" ... So much easier to clean. ... "
" ... Clean up was easy with it. ... "
" ... Great barbecue and a big PLUS is it is very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Not so with the new design which does a better job of containing the ashes and makes clean up a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to clean with the ash catcher. ... "
Features
5new, finish, easy to assemble, color, beautiful
+100%
" ... It also has a lot of simple, but functional features that make it a breeze to use. ... "
" ... Classic kettle style with great new features. ... "
Size
4weight, seems, much, larger
+100%
" ... After using Weber's portable gas grill for a time, I realized that although it was more convenient, I missed being able to barbeque with indirect heat and having a larger surface for grilling whole turkey. ... "
" ... Great size for 2 people. ... "
" ... The size of it is wonderful. ... "
Comfort
4ash, remove, legs, handles, handle
+50%
-50%
" ... My hands are not as strong as they used to be but I think this would be difficult for anyone to use. ... "
" ... The ash can requires squeezing the handle together to remove and replace---cannot be done without lockjaw pliers. ... "
Overall performance
3job
+100%
" ... Did a great job! ... "
" ... Smooth transaction-item as described. ... "
" ... Excellent performance and endurance. ... "
Door
3amazon
+100%
" ... doors to tend your briquets! ... "
" ... I like the ability to access the charcoal through the hinged door on the grate. ... "
" ... BTW, Lowe's had it for the same price, but Amazon delivered it to my front door - got to love that. ... "
Defective Delivery
3weber, new one, grill, first one, condition
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived on time in pristine condition. ... "
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