Must Have Weber Kettle Accessories And Add-Ons

Found in countless backyards across the country, the Weber Original Kettle grill is as American as baseball and apple pie.

A buoy meets grill love affair was kindled 65 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.

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.

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 lovers.

Light Up The Grill With KOSIN Super Bright LED Grill Light Set

By Clint Cantwell

This pair of weather resistant LED grill lights from KOSIN feature 4-inch flexible goosenecks that allow the user to aim the light in virtually any direction. The aluminum alloy body of each light has a magnetic base so that they can be easily attached to most metal surfaces, though not with stainless steel grills. read more

The Slow 'N Sear, The Single Best Accessory For The Weber Kettle Ever

By Meathead Goldwyn

For about $90 you can easily convert a standard Weber Kettle into a much better grill as well as a smoker capable of making restaurant quality smoked ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, turkey, salmon, or whatever you want to smoke. read more

Upper Deck Stainless Steel Grate For Weber Kettle

By Meathead Goldwyn

This stainless steel rack adds a lot of additional space to your 22" Weber Kettle. Perfect for grilling, smoking, and warming buns, meats, and veggies. For indirect cooking you can double your output. read more

The PartyQ Thermostat

By Meathead Goldwyn

This is a really nifty addition to the Weber Kettle and it can also work on the Weber Smokey Mountain and a variety of other devices with adapters. read more

The Smoke EZ Grill Conversion Kit Reviewed And Rated

By Meathead Goldwyn

Transform your kettle grill into a smoker with the Smoke EZ Conversion Kit. The Smoke EZ kit contains a large powder coated 20 gauge steel ring that sits between the lid of your kettle and the bottom. Inside the ring are brackets to hold two standard round Weber grates or you can hang food with the hanger rack. read more

Weber Kettle Charcoal Rails

By Meathead Goldwyn

I use mine for something else entirely. I have a second bottom grate that I put on top of the rails, and the coals go on top of this elevated grate. That puts them at the perfect height for searing steaks, just below the cooking grates. read more

Transform Your Weber Kettle Into A Rotisserie With This Insert

By Meathead Goldwyn

Juicy chickens with crispy skin is the reason you want this. Put a drip pan underneath with some carrots, onions, potatoes, brussels sprouts, whatever, and let the drips flavor them. read more

The Smokenator Hovergrill Expands Your Grill's Cooking Capacity

By Meathead Goldwyn

Made by the Smokenator people, this is a quality stainless steel grate with legs can do three great things for your cooking. read more

To Keep The Charcoal Where It Belongs, Add A Second Charcoal Grate To Your Weber Smokey Mountain Or Kettle

By Meathead Goldwyn

On the Weber Smokey Mountain and the Weber Kettle, as charcoal burns down to small nubs, the tend to fall through the grates. The way to remedy the situation is to put a second charcoal grate on top of the one that came with your device so they form a cross hatch pattern. read more

The Vortex Enhances Direct And Indirect Cooking On A Charcoal Grill

By Meathead Goldwyn

Create a variety of charcoal configurations thanks to the Vortex, a unique stainless steel cone shaped add-on for the grill. It is designed to work in Weber Kettle and kamado cookers and can be used four different ways to create two zones of direct and indirect heat by placing charcoal in or around it. read more

Turn Your Kettle Grill Into A Smoker With The Smokenator Insert

By Meathead Goldwyn

The Smokenator is a popular add-on that turns your Kettle into a smoker. A bit less expensive than the Slow 'N Sear, it lacks the sear function, and because it has a cover over the charcoal and a small water pan just doesn't do the job as well as the SNS. read more

Nickel-Plated Hinged Cooking Grate Is A Must-Have Grill Addition

By Meathead Goldwyn

An easy upgrade to make to a Weber Kettle is replacing the standard grate with a flip side grate. This is a great feature to have for long cooks which may require adding charcoal or wood during the cook. This model fits the 22 1/2 inch kettle and is made of heavy nickel-plated steel. read more

Lid Hinge Add-on For Weber Smokers And Grills

By Meathead Goldwyn

Adding a hinge makes opening and closing a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker and Weber kettle grills effortless. It has a clever little latch so when you open the lid it stays open and won't slam on your head when you stick it in there to smell your meat and a pin that you can remove so you can take the lid off completely. read more

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Meathead Goldwyn

Meathead is the founder and publisher of AmazingRibs.com, and is also known as the site's Hedonism Evangelist and BBQ Whisperer. He is also the author of "Meathead, The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling", a New York Times Best Seller and named one of the "100 Best Cookbooks of All Time" by Southern Living.

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