14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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who cares about the color?, February 9, 2002
This review is from: Weber 758098 22-1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Kettle--The Simpsons 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Grill (Lawn & Patio)
I already have three Webers (all charcoal) a WSM, "silver" model kettle and a Smokey Joe. I believe that they are the best cooking charcoal grills and smokers available. The kettle can cook ribs or chicken low and slow or sear a steak to perfection. So what if the new one is yellow and has Homer Simpson on it, it has all the same features as the other "gold" models and only costs 60 bucks. I bought the latest one because of two features I believe are going to be very handy, the hinged grill and the ash catcher. My old "silver" model is somewhat of a pain to empty the ashes from and they usually end up all over the deck. Make sure you buy a Weber chimney lighter with your new grill and don't ever use lighter fluid again. If you really want to know how to use your new Weber you should visit WWW.virtualweberbullet.com. You'll find some very friendly people and a ton of BBQ knowledge. (along with some very good recipes)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must for Fans of The Simpsons or of Grilling!, October 20, 2001
This review is from: Weber 758098 22-1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Kettle--The Simpsons 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Grill (Lawn & Patio)
I didn't really need a new Weber kettle, as my 10 year + model still grilled fine, but when I saw the Simpsons model I HAD to have it!
I must say that Weber has made a great product even better. The new ash catcher is a big improvement, and this model even comes with the hinged cooking grate (for long-cooking turkeys & such).
But more importantly, this grill is a beauty. The yellow color is just right, not too bright, and the blue handles are the color of Marge's hair. The graphic with Homer and a skewer of food is well done and is not a decal; it is baked in the enamel. Delivered in a box with a special Simpsons label, this is a must have for Simpsons fans or anyone looking for a quality grill. Good job, Weber!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
get the gold, January 12, 2002
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This review is from: Weber 758098 22-1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Kettle--The Simpsons 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Grill (Lawn & Patio)
I just got the Simpson Edition grill over the holidays. I feel happy as a kid. I put a One-Touch Gold kettle on my wish list because of the grill's ash-catcher. I want to cook with charcoal from time-to-time, but I hate cleaning up the mess after cooking.
I'm delighted with the One-Touch Gold grill! The grill cooks superbly, and it's really convenient to own. You can leave it out for a few days with the lid on top, and there's no muck to scrape out after it rains. When you do dump the ashes, you won't get dirty or spill. It's great. It's not much of an extra effort to use the kettle than a gas grill. Using a Weber chimney to start the fire helps.
There seems to be a big bump in the price mark-up for the Gold kettle compared to the Silver, - though the Simpson Edition on Amazon is a terrific deal. I'd argue that the Gold model at retail seems to be value-priced rather than cost-priced. It's worth it, I think.
I have a Weber Genesis gas grill sitting next to my One-Touch Gold. I like grilling. I grill all year long despite rain, sleet, or snow. The Genesis is great, but it's been dormant for a few weeks. I've been playing with my new kettle. Well, no one at the table is complaining, even if they think I'm a little nuts.
My results with charcoal using the Weber kettle are FANTASTIC, right out of the box. What helped me is that the recipe booklet's cooking time recommendations were good for everything I've tried so far. The look, aroma, and taste of the food has been great.
Homer rules. "Kiss the chef."
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