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!
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 !!!!
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...
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.....
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.
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/
Where are you located, TeddyC? If near Atlanta, here's a NIB Mastertouch for $175.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/4853455825.html
Quote from: Uncle JJ on January 22, 2015, 09:30:53 AM
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...
Quote from: TeddyC on January 22, 2015, 01:23:15 PM
Quote from: Uncle JJ on January 22, 2015, 09:30:53 AM
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...
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Cookers%202012/new%20cookers%202013/BlueMT4-6-2013006.jpg)
Nice Brownie, assembled, never used....
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Cookers%202012/new%20cookers%202013/BrownM4-7-2013006.jpg)
Welcome here & I roundly applaud your enthusiasm:
"Yeah baby, I can't (wait) get to get my grill on.'
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.
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!!!!