Weber One Touch Gold Opinons?

[blugill]

I've decided to pay the extra money and buy a Weber instead of a grill every couple of years.

Over the past three seasons I bought a twenty dollar portable gas grill. That worked fine for just me however now things have changed at home and I have three more people living in the house with me now and there just isn't room on a small grill for cooking everything.

I favor gas cooking for lots of reasons but am well adept at cooking with charcoal too. There is something more primal about charcoal cooking. There really isn't a right and wrong as both have their benefits such as time versus convenience.

The Weber One Touch is the grill I have picked out. I've always wanted a Weber but just couldn't justify the price for just one person.

So you Weber owners, help a brother out, anything against this grill that would deter me from getting it next payday?
I know this grill would last me for years and years.

[Bubba - NJ]

I bought a Weber Summit series 4 burner last summer and love it . Weber makes a great product . Good luck with your grill . May all your flare ups be minimal !

[cle_smoker]

I have the silver. Best grill I have ever had, period.
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[14holestogie]

I've had the original Weber One-Touch since they first came out 20 plus years ago. Had to replace a couple of $5 handles in that time, but the damn thing will not wear out to allow me to purchase the gas grill we've been discussing getting when this wears out.

[bigloo]

I have the 22.5 gold and love it. The ash catcher holders 2-3 sessions worth which for me living in a condo is great! I love the thing. With a weber chimney lighter and lump charcoal I am cooking in 15 minutes, not much different then heating a gas grill!

[boom]

I have a Weber Silver with close to 8 years on it.... Great Grill, but here is a little tip. If you want to go slow and low you will need to put stones over the bars to lower the heat to 130 to 150 to get ribs or a brisket done.

[qwerty1500]

Love my Weber gold. My old Weber finally wore out a couple of years ago after 10 years of almost daily use ... couldn't imagine replacing it with anything else ... but I did go for the gold this time and I'm glad I did. These work great for both grilling and smoking ... even smoke the Thanksgiving turkey on mine every year.

[jquirit]

I got one of the One-Touch Golds in 18.5". Thing is a tank and I use it at least once a week. Take care of the grills and it has lasted me for the past 3 years without issue. Got the optional grill cover and the finish is still clean.

I've even done a few "low and slow" bbq's with it with some slight modifications to it (nothing permanent). It might be on the small side (the 18.5") but it's perfect for my household of one.

[fxpose]

The One Touch Gold is a great grill. I was about to buy a brand new unit when I found one on Craigslist for $40 just recently.
I removed the legs and chopped the handles off the kettle and built a table for it.

It's a great grill, you can even do long smokes on it, or even bake pizza.

[jquirit]

That is brilliant, fxpose. Do you have problems with scorching of the table from the grill getting hot?

And where did you get those heavy grill surface from?

[fxpose]

Thanks jquirit!

I ordered my grate from these guys:
http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/

As far as the heat issue there's no wood to kettle contact. The kettle sits entirely on tiles laid over a cement board. Plus, I installed a tin baffle.

[jquirit]

Thanks for the info! That is one very-nice setup you have for your grill. I'll need to make something like that for my patio as having all that additional space on the side is nice.

Also, I noticed you use the firebrick method to bbq in a kettle as well. Two thumbs up!

I think it has been said here already, but Weber One Touches are the bomb! I use mine for grilling, and have used it many times to smoke ribs where people have told me "these are the best ribs I ever ate". I am thinking about buying a Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" because I have been so happy with the One Touch.

[Opusfxd]

I want one but am having troubles justifying it with the gasser sitting on the patio and the offset smoker taking up the rest of the patio. When I do though, I'm getting those grates!

[Smokin Gator]

I have not been without a 22 inch Weber for pretty close to 30 years now. The are other great cookers, but the Weber kettle is so versatile it is hard to beat.

Consider a Performer if you can find one. The gas assist is sweet and the workspace is nice too.

[blugill]

I believe I am going to consider the Performer! I've got no problems with the charcoal lighting however The Date has a little tougher time with it. She doesn't like starting charcoals and the propane assist would be perfect!

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by blugill

I believe I am going to consider the Performer! I've got no problems with the charcoal lighting however The Date has a little tougher time with it. She doesn't like starting charcoals and the propane assist would be perfect!

I know you will love it.

Here is a tip... buy an extra charcoal grate. Put it in the bottom over the other one but turned 180 degrees so it forms little squares. Then use lump charcoal. If you only have the one charcoal great a lot of the lump will fall through.

You will love the flavor and will be able to get much higher temps for steak etc. You can also do low and slow, but for that I would use an all natural briquette such as Stubbs or Wicked Good (if you can find it).

[fxpose]

Originally Posted by blugill

I believe I am going to consider the Performer! I've got no problems with the charcoal lighting however The Date has a little tougher time with it. She doesn't like starting charcoals and the propane assist would be perfect!

You'll love the worktable and the lid holder. I wish they still sold the old stainless steel Perfomers, or even the One Touch Platinum.

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by fxpose

I wish they still sold the old stainless steel Performers.

Craigslist is your friend!!! I found one of the SS ones in green about a year ago for $50. It had hardly been used and it will be be buried with me