Grill & smoke
Gas and charcoal grills, fuel, smoking wood and thermometers: how they work, how they differ on paper, and how to check them yourself.
- Flavorizer Bars: Stainless Steel vs Porcelain-Enamelled, and When to Replace Them
What Weber Flavorizer bars (and other flame tamers) do, how stainless steel and porcelain-enamelled steel bars differ in durability, cost and cleaning, how to spot worn bars, and how to order the right size for your grill.
- Lump Charcoal: How to Judge a Bag, and When Briquettes Are the Better Fuel
What lump charcoal is, how it differs from briquettes, how to judge a bag at home by size, dust, sparks, burn time and ash, plus lighting and safety rules from US fire and consumer-safety agencies.
- Smoking Wood for Brisket, Chicken and More: Species, Seasoning, Pellets and Clean Smoke
How to choose wood for smoking: oak, hickory, mesquite, pecan and fruit woods compared for brisket, pork and chicken; logs, chunks, chips and food-grade pellets; how to check seasoning at home; and how to get clean smoke safely.
- Weber Q1200 vs Q2200: Size, Burner Output and Portability Compared from the Specs
A neutral comparison of the Weber Q1200 and Q2200 portable gas grills based on published specifications (cooking area, burner rating, fuel options, footprint), the newer N versions, and safety rules for small propane cylinders and balconies.
- Weber Spirit vs Spirit II: What Changed, How to Tell Them Apart, and What to Check on a Used Grill
A neutral, spec-based comparison of the Weber Spirit (2013 generation) and Spirit II (2017) gas grills: ignition, burners, grease system, cart, parts compatibility, plus a used-grill inspection and leak-test checklist.
- iGrill 2 vs iGrill 3: The Differences, and How to Check Any Bluetooth Grill Thermometer at Home
A neutral comparison of the Weber iGrill 2 and iGrill 3 Bluetooth thermometers from published specifications (mounting, probes, battery, compatibility), plus how to calibrate-check probes with ice water and boiling water and use them safely.
