Weber Summit 24-Inch Kamado E6 Charcoal Grill w/ Stand - 18201001

Wow. This is an excellent product. As a true believer in Weber grills (on my 3rd Weber performer in 25 yrs) I wanted more of a smoker that would hold temperature longer without having to babysit a charcoal grill. This is the answer for me. Holds temperature like a champ and is so efficient with fuel. First cook, I filled the bottom with charcoal, poured a half chimney of hot coals in the middle, and smoked a pork butt for 12 hrs and was amazed that some of the outer charcoal had not even burned. I put a probe on the grate and one in the meat at the beginning and I never opened the lid until I hit my 203 internal temp and it turned out perfect. I played with the top vent opening a little while cooking and temp stayed between 225 and 250. Have now grilled steaks, chicken, and burgers several times and I like that the charcoal grate is closer to the grill grate than my Weber performer which gives an even better sear. My final two thoughts for consideration are for anybody on the fence about this being a double walled insulated metal grill/kamado style grill. Price and the fact that ceramic will eventually crack and break. My only complaint is I didn't get a cookbook with registration, but I'll take a free t-shirt to help advertise! Just kidding Weber...or am I ???

I am enjoying my new grill. I like the increased surface area compared to my old Weber. I find hanging the grilling grate on the side a little difficult or I would have given a 5 star.

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The grill that can do it all! High temp searing, grilling, and pizza baking. Low temp smoking. Fuel efficient Easy cleanup. Weber builds top quality cookers.

After using a "starter" Kamado and enjoying great cooking on it, I stepped up to the E6 Kamado. The quality difference is obvious with its famous porcelain coated steel and stainless components. The features provide everything I bought as add-ons for my original Kamado. The air control and ash cleanout are especially easy to use, the 2 level charcoal grate, charcoal baskets and diffuser make it simple to smoke, cook indirect, create a 2 zone cooking environment and sear. The baskets can be placed on opposite sides to roast a turkey, one basket can be placed on the side to create a sear zone for steaks, or they can be placed together in the center to act as a Vortex replacement to create a convection environment for cooking wings. The spring loaded hinge and the high quality gasket allow the E6 to seal perfectly without a latch, and the lid stays where you put it. The 24" E6 is almost as frugal with charcoal as my original 18" grill was. I have already done chicken, ribs, T-bones, a prime rib, tri tip, and smoked home made bacon, and I'm looking forward to pork shoulders and briskets!

Love the grill. Have done low & slow and high heat cooks. Still getting smoke leaks where the seals meet in the rear and temps keep going up slowly.

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My Weber Summit grill is the best grill I have ever owned. It is the easiest to use, clean, & care for. Its double wall uses less charcoal & heats up faster & stays hotter. It also cooks all the food nice a juice. I have owned other Kamado grills & this is by far the very best grill. The Weber Summit grill is worth every penny.

I don't have any experience with other kamados and I doubt i ever will. Weber nailed it with this one.

Good directions for assembly. Excellent temperature control. Smoked ribs yesterday for seven hours, temperature stayed between 210-225 still had enough coals for a few more hours.

Awesome Grill/Smoker, very versatile. Have used it as both kettle grill and smoker and love it. Holds temps wonderfully.

Very good grill maintains heat very well! Well built and durable