“Dutch Baby” Pancakes on the Weber Kettle

When it comes to cuisine here in the Pacific Northwest most people think of cedar planked salmon and other seafoods, wild game and wonderful produce from the Columbia River basin. But there’s another dish that was made famous up here in the northwest and I was fortunate to stumble across it one fine morning on a [...]

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Quick & Easy Weber Performer / Genesis Emblem Restoration

Recently member @demosthenes9 shared a fantastic tip on how to easily restore the older aluminum Weber emblems found on many Performers and Genesis gassers. I had an extra emblem just begging to test this out on so here we go! Materials Required: – High Heat Black BBQ Paint – 400 Grit Sandpaper – Steel Wool [...]

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Not a fan of the new handle and heat shield design? No Problem… Go Retro!

When Weber introduced it’s latest bolt-on handle design many purists were very critical of the change, not because it was a bad handle, but because it simply looks bulky and distracts attention away from the beauty of the classic kettle design. Gone are the days of a welded (and painted!) strap style handle – we are now provided with a new bolt on design [...]

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Best Vacuum Sealer for BBQ: Foodsaver V2244 Review

A vacuum sealer is an important tool in the arsenal of any skilled chef – bbq, backyard, and even professional. They come in incredibly handy. With proper usage, a vacuum sealer will pay for itself within its first year. Here are some of my favorite uses: Planned BBQ Leftovers – Everytime I fire up the [...]

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Early Smokey Joe

In researching for the Smokey Joe History page, a WKC member supplied us with these photos.  This is the earliest Weber Smokey Joe we have been able to document to date.  Clearly visible are the trademark metal handle attached directly to the vent and the early tripod leg configuration.  An amazing example of one of [...]

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Three Generations of Ranch

Thanks to a member of the WKC, we have this great picture of the three generations of Weber Ranch Kettle.   While the shape and support systems for the Ranch have changed over the years, one thing is consistent – the Ranch was designed to cook for very large groups.   You can read about [...]

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The return of the Weber MasterTouch! Full review and side-by-side comparison.

The Weber MasterTouch (now available on Amazon) has long been coveted for its amazing versatility and the fact that it came straight out of the box jam packed with features. First introduced back in 1992, this premium grill included a lid bale, a lid mounted & removable thermometer, charcoal baskets, condiment rack and a tool holder. To this day this is [...]

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Weber 2015 Catalog is HERE!

WKC leaked several of these product details months ago, but now they’re official! I scored a copy of the 2015 Weber Catalog and I scanned it in to share with all of you! Some wicked cool colors have been added to the Weber Q lineup. We haven’t really spent a lot of time analyzing the [...]

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Weber Smokey Joe Model Number Database

SJ-100  Smokey Joe – Offset Wood Handle/ Collapsible Legs – Jet Black SJ-100  Smokey Joe – Offset Wood Handle/ Tripod Legs – Jet Black SJ-100  Smokey Joe – Offset Metal Handle / Tripod Legs – Jet Black SJ-130  Offset Wood handle / Collapsible Legs – Red SJ-180  Offset Wood Handle / Tripod wire legs with [...]

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It’s Turkey Time! Turkey Tips for the Weber Grill!

Cooking a turkey on a Weber kettle is something many grillers aspire to do, and with Thanksgiving upon us what better time to have a look at a few amazing Turkey cooks and tutorials! Planning your cook is crucial to a successful bird, so take the time to think out the whole process and ensure [...]

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