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Must Have Kettle Style Charcoal Grill Accessories And Add-Ons
Published On: 6/26/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025
Found in countless backyards across the country, the kettle style charcoal grill is as American as baseball and apple pie.
A buoy meets grill love affair was kindled nearly 70 years ago when Americans fell for a shapely new arrival that forever changed outdoor cooking. According to Weber, in 1952 George Stephen, Sr. made a buoy into a revolutionary grill with a domed lid, vents, and legs. At the time, few grills had lids, so Weber’s design protected food from flies and ash, sealed in moisture and smoky flavor, and most important, allowed the cook to control temperature.
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The essential form and function of the original Weber Kettle remains the same. You can buy the stripped down version for about $100, or you can get their deluxe model with gas ignition, a nifty ash collection system, a side table, and charcoal storage for four times the price. There are also several other kettle style grills available today, including the Slow ‘N Sear Kettle among others.
But some of the best improvements have come by way of third party accessories that make the Kettle better. Like adding a state-of-the-art sound system to your grandfather’s classic Mustang, they allow you to hack your grill and build a customized powerhouse of a cooker. We have a large list of our favorite grill and smoker tools and accessories, but here are some that are just for kettle grill lovers.
The Slow ‘N Sear, The Single Best Accessory For The Weber Kettle Ever
For about $90 the Slow 'N Sear can easily convert a standard Weber Kettle into a much better grill or smoker.
Upper Deck Stainless Steel Grate For Weber Kettle
This stainless steel rack adds a lot of additional space to your 22" Weber Kettle. For indirect cooking you can double your output.
BBQ Guru DynaQ Thermostatic Controller Review
BBQ Guru DynaQ is a wireless thermometer. It's a well-made unit with only Bluetooth connectivity, and should be fine for many backyard cooks.
The Smoke EZ Grill Conversion Kit Review And Rating
The Smoke EZ Conversion Kit contains a large powder coated 20 gauge steel ring that sits between the lid of your kettle and the bottom.
Weber Kettle Charcoal Rails
Weber Charcoal Rails are a great addition to your kettle grill, but not in the way you might think. Read on for our review.
Transform Your Weber Kettle Into A Rotisserie With This Insert
Put a drip pan underneath with some carrots, onions, potatoes, brussels sprouts, whatever, and let the drips flavor them.
The Smokenator Hovergrill Expands Your Grill’s Cooking Capacity
The Smokenator Hovergrill is a quality stainless steel grate with legs that can do three great things for your cooking.
Replacement Charcoal Grate For Weber Kettle Grills And WSM Smoker
On the Weber Smokey Mountain and the Weber Kettle, as charcoal burns down to small nubs, the tend to fall through the grates.
The Vortex Enhances Direct And Indirect Cooking On A Charcoal Grill
Create a variety of charcoal configurations thanks to the Vortex, a unique stainless steel cone shaped add-on for the grill.
Turn Your Kettle Grill Into A Smoker With The Smokenator Insert
The Smokenator insert is a popular add-on that turns your Kettle into a smoker but it just doesn't do the job as well as the SNS.
Nickel-Plated Hinged Cooking Grate Is A Must-Have Grill Addition
An easy upgrade to make to a Weber Kettle is replacing the standard grate with a flip side grate. This is a great feature for long cooks.
Lid Hinge Add-on For Weber Smokers And Grills
Adding a hinge makes opening and closing a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker and Weber kettle grills effortless.Related articles
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