The amazing #1 Grill: Because this isn’t my first grill/smoker, I feel dishonest praising it so highly. On the other side, I’ve learned so much from it that it deserves the praise. Like many others, I have neglected to give this grill the esteem it deserves. The aforementioned grill/smoker did not get much promotion. The youth of today could comment, “People are sleeping on that barbecue.” It’s shameful that, despite being available since the 1950s, not every house has this barbecue.

The amazing #1 Grill:-

Now, you may be thinking, “To what precisely am I referring?” A Weber kettle for use with a barbecue. To be specific, the Weber kettle that measures 22 inches in circumference. In addition to grilling and smoking, the Weber Kettle may be used straight from the box. Have you lost your mind? This device’s versatility lies in its ability to perform two functions without the addition of any third-party components. The original kettle is available in many different sizes, from the smokey Joe’s 14 inches to the Ranch Kettle’s 37 inches. They all use the same principles and design language.

Many have attempted to replicate its success, but none have been able to equal the original’s minimalist aesthetic. In all my explorations, I have yet to find a duplicate kettle that is genuinely appealing to me. Steel is coated with porcelain enamel to prevent rusting, and the bowl and lid are dishwashers safe. For this discussion, my expertise is warranted since I own a Weber kettle that is 20 years old. Even though I have a brand new Weber kettle, my next-door neighbor does not. His is 28 years old.

With the right amount of know-how and ingenuity, a vintage smoker from the ’60s may be used in today’s thriving BBQ industry. The briskets, ribs, and hog butts cooked on this barbecue pit are some of the best I’ve ever had. For my money, this is without a doubt the finest barbecue ever made. I believe the accorded esteem is well warranted.

PROS

• DURABILITY 
• SIMPLICITY
• CUSTOMIZABLE 
• HOST OF ACCESSORIES (see my Amazon store)
• PORTABILITY 
• AFFORDABILITY

CONS

• NOT INSULATED

Sure, others could find more things that they dislike about the Weber Kettle. The question is, what more can you ask of a ¾ century-old grill? The host of ways that you can make a Weber kettle grill your own is practically limitless. The range of meals and cuisines you can prepare in a single unit is simply outstanding.  I honestly think this smoker/grill is the best ever. It’s a shame, it doesn’t get more respect.