Accessories for Master-touch

[TeddyC]

Greetings,

I'm getting ready to pick up the new master-touch kettle.  I'm confused with the Weber's Original Gourmet BBQ System Pizza Stone ($39.99) vs. Kettlepizza ($199.00). 

I've seen video's for both units and the Weber's pizza stone seems fine, especially for the price.  Am I missing something about the Kettlepizza?  There doesn't seem to be a difference in the final outcome.

Please help the ignorant!

[1buckie]

The Weber one is an insert that fits interchangeably with the wok & sear grate,. etc.

See Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH7MFvHspgs


The Kettle Pizza is a whole ring that fits onto the kettle as a riser with an opening to slide the pie onto the stone.....

See Here:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/bbq-food-pics/kettlepizza-first-time-firing-it-up/msg55372/#msg55372

Weber's is smaller, but that may not make too much difference if you're making them for a small number of people.......I'm sure with a bit of practice, either will result in great pies !!!!!

charcoal setup helps quite a bit going by what people here have said about it......when you get either setup, just ask....there's some GREAT pizza cooks @ WKC !!!!

[TeddyC]

Thanks. 
I really can't justify paying $200 for an accessory which does the same thing as the Weber's product.   From what I can tell, the Kettlepizza will have a pie done in 4 minutes vs. 10+ minutes using the stone...

[1buckie]

Wait just a tiny bit for some of the pizza heads to chime in with thoughts on the matter......I know the more expensive one will cook a bit more even top & bottom, but see what they say about worth & value.......

@MacEggs  & who else uses these?

Could also be that if you're already getting  a new MasterTouch (LUCKY DAWG !!!) then you're  mostly set up for the Weber one anyway.....

[TeddyC]

I have a WSM which I absolutely love. 
To grill, I have a cheap walmart or gas station grill (I forget where I bought it).  But I'm in love with Weber.  So, since I'm gonna buy a kettle (maybe this weekend), might as well get the new Master-touch.  Yeah baby, I can't get to get my grill on.  I have another question but I'll start a new thread for that.

[MacEggs]

When using the KettlePizza, or the Weber pizza set-up (the one that looks a toilet seat), very high temperatures are common.

With a Master-Touch, one needs to be aware of the high temperatures used and potential melting of the lid bale rollers.

Here is a recent thread with some KP discussion:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/your-kettle-pizza-setup/

[Uncle JJ]

Where are you located, TeddyC?  If near Atlanta, here's a NIB Mastertouch for $175.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/4853455825.html

[TeddyC]

Where are you located, TeddyC?  If near Atlanta, here's a NIB Mastertouch for $175.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/4853455825.html

I'm in Charlotte, 4 hours away.  Thanks but I'll just pick one up at Home Depot.  They're going for $199.00.  Personally, I prefer new.  In my experience, I've never found any type of smoker/grill on CL that looked good.  Everyone that I've ever seen was not taken cared of well: Rust, extreme dirt...

[1buckie]

Where are you located, TeddyC?  If near Atlanta, here's a NIB Mastertouch for $175.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/4853455825.html

I'm in Charlotte, 4 hours away.  Thanks but I'll just pick one up at Home Depot.  They're going for $199.00.  Personally, I prefer new.  In my experience, I've never found any type of smoker/grill on CL that looked good.  Everyone that I've ever seen was not taken cared of well: Rust, extreme dirt...

Might not be your cup of tea, but I've seen absolute miracles in re: to taking an old crusty one & bringing it completely back to pristine condition around here.....that's one of the major activities covered in the threads.....restorations & clean-ups......not tryin' to twist yer arm, but a real deep cleaning will bring these things as close to new as is needed.......

Check out this rehab by Brickout:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/just-scored-a-free-red-ss-performer/


Still keep an eye out on the sales boards too......pretty decent & clean can be found.....old style M/T, almost perfect...



Nice Brownie, assembled, never used....




Welcome here & I roundly applaud your enthusiasm:

"Yeah baby, I can't (wait) get to get my grill on.'

[TeddyC]

Thanks for the pictures but I'm only interested in brand spanking new.
Besides, in my area there are no used kettles on Craigslist.

Other than relocating, I can't unders why anyone would ever sell one.

[1buckie]

Not a dang thing wrong with new!!!!


Bet you just love that Master Touch....taller, changeable grate, you're in on the first year of this new style.....enjoy!!!!