Category Archives: Accessories

WEBER CRAFTED Outdoor Kitchen Collection: New Accessories System For 2022

WEBER CRAFTED: Next Generation Accessories System For 2022

On July 20, 2021, Weber-Stephen Products LLC submitted a trademark application to the US Patent & Trademark Office for “WEBER CRAFTED OUTDOOR KITCHEN COLLECTION AND KETTLE DESIGN”. The application covers the phrase “Weber CRAFTED Outdoor Kitchen Collection” and a logo featuring that phrase and the Weber kettle silhouette.

Weber CRAFTED Outdoor Kitchen Collection logo

The applications states, “(the) trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of flat and hinged cooking grates; sear grates and grate inserts all for use in barbecue grills and smokers.” Examples listed include, “Dutch ovens, non-electric griddles, pizza stones, poultry roasting pans, waffle & sandwich makers, woks, vegetable baskets, flat top griddle, rotisserie baskets, and rotisserie skewers, all for use in barbecue grills and smokers.”

WEBER CRAFTED: An Improved Version Of Weber Gourmet BBQ System

Weber fans may be familiar with the Weber Gourmet BBQ System, also known as Weber GBS, an accessories system introduced in 2010 for charcoal grills and in 2013 for gas grills. Continue reading WEBER CRAFTED Outdoor Kitchen Collection: New Accessories System For 2022

New Weber Gas Grills For 2021

Weber introduced a series of new gas grilling products for the 2021 model year which started on October 1, 2020.

Smart Grills

2021 Weber Smart Grills

Weber introduced four new Spirit and Genesis II “Smart Grills” for 2021. Each features a digital tech package built into the front face of the right worktable (Spirit) or the left worktable (Genesis II). This tech package provides real-time food temp and readiness countdowns on the grill or on a smartphone app, alerts, and Amazon Alexa integration for voice commands like, “Alexa, when will my food be ready?”

Smart Grills are denoted by an “X” added after the “E” (enamel) or “S” (stainless steel) finish designation in the model name. At the time of announcement, Smart Grills are only available in LP configuration. Availability will most likely be after January 1, 2021. Continue reading New Weber Gas Grills For 2021

Review: SLOTDOG Hot Dog Slicing Tool

A grilled SLOTDOG hot dog

I got hooked on spiral-sliced hot dogs a couple of years ago after serving them to guests at a July 4 party. You can learn more about spiral-sliced hot dogs here.

So when I saw this gadget called SLOTDOG on Amazon.com, I thought I’d give it a try. SLOTDOG cuts a crosshatched pattern into both sides of a hot dog, creating little squares that open up and char during grilling.

Is a SLOTDOG hot dog more fun than a regular hot dog? Does it taste better? How does it compare to a spiral-sliced hot dog?

Watch my video review to find out. Continue reading Review: SLOTDOG Hot Dog Slicing Tool

Discontinued Weber Products For 2019

The following products have been discontinued by Weber for the 2019 season. If you’re interested in any of these and see them at retailers or online stores, you’d better move quickly to grab one!

Weber Q1200 Purple Portable Gas Grill

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Cleaning Cast Iron Griddles & Skillets

Smashing a burger

Sometimes I like to use a cast iron griddle or skillet in my Weber gas grill. I use a griddle to make smashed burgers or to do a reverse sear on a steak.  I’ve used a CI skillet on the grill to fry extra-thick bacon and pork belly to avoid setting off the smoke detector in the house! Both are great tools that you should try sometime on your gas grill.

Cleaning Cast Iron

When it comes to cleaning a cast iron griddle or skillet, it’s really not that hard. Just follow these easy steps. Continue reading Cleaning Cast Iron Griddles & Skillets

Thermapen Mk4 Named Top Pick By Cook’s Illustrated

In their July/August 2018 issue, Cook’s Illustrated magazine reviewed instant-read digital thermometers and named ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 at $99 as their only Highly Recommended choice for thermometers, the highest ranking given to any model.

ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 instant-read thermometer
ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4

Cook’s evaluated thermometers on the criteria of accuracy, speed, ease of use, and durability. They cited the Mk4’s accuracy, speed, long handle, automatic backlight, rotating screen, auto-wake feature, waterproof design, and the ability to recalibrate as qualities that put this unit at the head of the class. Continue reading Thermapen Mk4 Named Top Pick By Cook’s Illustrated

Review: Weber 6489 Corn Picks

Video Review: Weber 6489 Corn Picks

Here’s a short video that summarizes my review of Weber 6489 Corn Picks.

Review: Weber 6489 Corn Picks

It’s been a couple of years since I bought this set of Weber 6489 Corn Picks, aka corn holders. I thought I’d review them but never got around to cracking open the package until last week. It just wasn’t a priority for me. I mean, seriously, how much can you really say about corn picks? Continue reading Review: Weber 6489 Corn Picks