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The Weber One-Touch Gold 26.75″ Charcoal Grill is a larger version of the basic 22.5″ One-Touch Silver but instead of just slots on the bottom through which ash falls onto an open tray, the Gold has an enclosed receptacle attached to the bottom to capture and hold ash so it cannot blow around. It comes off quickly for easy disposal of ash. Gold also comes with a useful hinged cooking grate that allows you to easily replenish coal without removing food. Gold models have a lid thermometer. These antique heat indicators are inaccurate. Pick up a digital thermometer and you’ll see an immediate improvement in your grilling. The 26.75″ Gold includes a lid-holder that allows you to flip the lid up and out of the way, cradled against the base while you work.
Weber BBQ Kettles enjoy evergreen popularity from one generation to the next because they are durable and you can cook just about anything you want on them. Pile up coal on one side to sear steaks or set up 2-zone roasting, Build a nice even bed of coal for general cooking. Add a smokenator and make great smoked ribs and brisket. Another useful accessory is the Smoke EZ Grill Conversion Kit, which not only turns your kettle into a smoker, but increases cooking capacity as well. The tight seal between the lid and body makes the dampers very effective and provides excellent heat control.
Let’s debunk a myth: The parabolic shape of the Weber Kettle is not a more efficient heat reflector than other shapes. By far the vast majority of the heat is radiated directly from the surface of the glowing coals with some more reflected from the sides. Very little heat is being reflected off the curved bottom of the bowl. There is a solid barrier in the way: The bed of coals. Any heat that hits the bottom of the kettle just bounces back into the coal pile. So the parabolic shape of the kettle is no more efficient than a square box.
