Weber Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill Review

You really can't beat a Weber grill

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By John Landon

A long time ago I was the proud owner of one of the original Weber Smokey Joe charcoal grills and it got a lot of use over the years. I found that it was a little difficult to take with me to the park as it was tippy and seemed to fall around in the back of my pickup. The grates, kettle, and lid would just fly all over the place creating a nice mess. I recently replaced it with the new Gold grill and am happy to say that my problems are solved. The lid now locks down while transporting it and it just doesn't seem to be as tippy as the old model. The new Weber Smokey Joe Gold also holds the ashes in the belly of the kettle instead of the catcher on the prior model so there isn't a big mess underneath. One thing that works well for me is to line the bottom with aluminum foil before putting the charcoal in. When the grill is completely cooled I will just fold up the foil and throw it in the garbage. Very little mess left.

Grilling on this little Weber is great. I find that it does indirect cooking of meat pretty good but I do have to experiment with the placing of the coals for thicker pieces. With a little practice I am able to get the results I want with little effort. I find that the venting system works well even though I have read reviews that stated they had problems. I like the vents being on the side instead of underneath.

The Smokey Joe Gold is great for grilling on the go or on your deck at your home. I found it was a big improvement over the original model they had which is one reason I love Weber so much. They constantly improve their products and listen to what people are telling them.

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