Is the sear feature worth the extra cost?
632324
I personally did not buy the feature. I can tell you that the grill preheats to 600-700 degrees, and that works for my recipes.
632325
This grill heats up so fast to 550-600 degrees (10-12 min) that you can sear just fine then lower temp to desired level. Therefore unless you really need side burner, which IMO is the biggest waste of side shelf space, you do not need the searing burner model E-330.
632326
personally, I didn't think so. that's why I bought the E-310 rather than the E-330.keep in mind that the 330 comes with the sear feature and a side burner too.exclusive of the sear feature, you should ask yourself whether you want the side burner.
632327
I guess that would be up to you. I have the E310, it does not have the sear station. My grill has cast iron grates and like prior grills, if I heat it up very high before putting meat on, it will sear the meat. I love the grill. I loved my old more basic 3 burner web grill also, but it wore out after 15 years.I would not pay extra for the sear station.If you are talking about the flavor bars, I like them.
632328
This model doesn't have that. It does get hot enough to give meet a nice seat.
632329
personally, I didn't think so. that's why I bought the E-310 rather than the E-330. keep in mind that the 330 comes with the sear feature and a side burner too. exclusive of the sear feature, you should ask yourself whether you want the side burner.
297788
"Sear station" is just an extra burner between the left and middle burner. I find that it helps get the heat up faster even when you are not trying to sear, and when I am smoking, I use that burner under the smoker box. You also get a side burner on the 330, which you don't get on the 310. I like it for outside frying in a cast iron skillet -- fries, fish, and chicken -- so I don't smell up the house. We found that the extra $ for both features was worth it.
258243
Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
375417
I live at the coast and in a windy area. I tried the silver model but disliked the ash tray as they all seemed to blow out. I wheel my Weber into the garage after it cools and tilting the silver to move it caused the ashes to fall everywhere. The gold model saves me time and energy as I don't have to clean up the ashes off the garage floor or patio. So, while the silver will cook every bit as good as the gold, the ash bucket on the Gold is worth the $50 to me.
2203040
I have the silver and have been very happy with it. I would suggest spending the extra money on something like a rotisserie or a kettlepizza
516269
It's up to you if you want to buy the set. I did & regretted paying so much for something that isn't worth the extra money. From the beginning the outside stainless steel quickly discolors after it is used just a couple of times. The material inside the cookware is like most over Teflon-based stuff. When requesting a replacement, you get interrogated, accused of not caring for the product "properly" with threats that don't ever call again. Go to Wall Mart & get the Tefal set if you need non-sticky surface at $70, 6 times less. I give it 1 star & that's too much. You want pictures? I got them. It's up to you if you want to buy the set. I did & regretted paying so much for something that isn't worth the extra money. From the beginning the outside stainless steel quickly discolors after it is used just a couple of times. The material inside the cookware is like most over Teflon-based stuff. When requesting a replacement, you get interrogated, accused of not caring for the product "properly" with threats that don't ever call again. Go to Wall Mart & get the Tefal set if you need non-sticky surface at $70, 6 times less. I give it 1 star & that's too much. You want pictures?... » Read More It's up to you if you want to buy the set. I did & regretted paying so much for something that isn't worth the extra money. From the beginning the outside stainless steel quickly discolors after it is used just a couple of times. The material inside the cookware is like most over Teflon-based stuff. When requesting a replacement, you get interrogated, accused of not caring for the product "properly" with threats that don't ever call again. Go to Wall Mart & get the Tefal set if you need non-sticky surface at $70, 6 times less. I give it 1 star & that's too much. You want pictures? I got them. « Show Less
874414
A porcelain grill grate will be better. A stainless steel grate will tend to lose it's "non-stick" capabilities faster over time than a porcelain coated steel. A stainless steel grate, however, will give you better "sear" marks on your food due to the better heat transfer, but, unless you are in the restaurant business, or don't mind the more-frequent replacement and you really want the sear marks to stand out, the porcelain grates will last longer!
2171437
yes. unison sear is suppose to be able to handle high heat. you can also use it on the stove top to make gravy.
61357
I also looked at the nu-wave (and it can be purchased for $100 at Bed, Bath & Beyond, and includes a skillet). The shipping & handling charges seemed a little excessive to me, and this seemed a better value. And I already had some induction cookware.
435996
One has a porcelain cook well $50.99 this is the one I purchased. Clean up is easy and I think cleans up as easily as the stainless steel cook well. This would be a matter of personal choice the stainless steel cook well will probably last longer if you intend to use it a lot. I will use it occasionally and so I went with the less expensive one.
688831
I am assuming you're referring to the Lodge Sportsman charcoal Grill which is a terrific piece of equipment. I also have the Smoky Joe and use that a lot too. This is a difficult question to answer because they're pretty neck and neck when it comes to quality, ease-of-use, and final product. The Smoky Joe has a cover the Lodge Grill doesn't. How important is that to you? I like the cast-iron grate on the Lodge better than the chrome grate on the Weber but that's something you have to decide for yourself also. They both hold about the same number of burgers, hotdogs, etc. even though the lodge grill is a little larger. And because it's cast-iron it's going to be very heavy-a little over 30 pounds. The Lodge does an excellent job with steaks and hamburgers and actually now that I think about it does a better job than the Weber for those two because the cast iron heats up better than the Weber . The cast iron grill will last a lifetime if you take care of it. You can't do long slow cooking on the Lodge because it has no cover so you have to ask yourself what you do the most of-quick steaks, chops, burgers etc. or roasts and ribs. guess if the cover is not that important to you then I would definitely go with the Lodge grill even though it's more expensive. Weber and Lodge both make great products ...you can't go wrong with either one of them.
375415
I think there are 3 upgrades. None will Cook the food any better. They are convenience products. The ash pan will last several cooks without needing to dump. Also on windy days u don't have to worry about ash blowing everywhere. It also comes with a dome thermometer. You can probably buy one for like $5 but it's nice to have it integrated. Hinge grates are nice to have to add wood or more charcoal for longer cooks
1425387
Yes, it's much smoother. That fact, and its lighter weight are what made me choose it over cast iron. I haven't noticed any loss, or unevenness, of seasoning. I cookon a glass cooktop, by the way.
647814
the difference is clear .. if you want the grill marks from the competition cast iron is the answer, but if you do indirect or l & s can do without! for me is irreplaceable .. andrea
1055345
The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area. In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for you If you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks. Good luck! Gh for you
1534990
Induction heat is just finer control of the heat and heats quicker. Not sure it's worth the extra money, but for the gadget nut, you won't be happy knowing a higher grade cooker is out there. I'm sure the both work well.
888432
I've owned the Weber Genesis E-330 for about a year and am incredibly pleased with it's ability to sear steaks, and temp control overall. Its searing capability is far superior to the Weber Genesis Silver B that I owned for over a decade. If I had it to do over, I'd buy this grill again. (Note: I have the LP version; mine is not plumbed to a gas line)