Weber 781001 26.75-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill
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Brand: Weber Model : 781001 Customer Rating : List Price : $349.00
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Weber 781001 26.75-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill Feature
- “ONE TOUCH” GOLD SERIES CHARCOAL KETTLE 26.75″
- Available color: black
- Factory assembled stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system
- No-rust aluminum vent
- Porcelain-enameled bowl and lid
Weber 781001 26.75-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill Overviews
One Touch Gold 26.75 Grill
26.75 inch porcelain-enameled bowl and lid Cooking area = 508 square inches Stainless steel hinged cooking grate Factory-assembled, stainless steel, One-Touch cleaning system Tuck-Away lid holder No-rust aluminum
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Weber 781001 26.75-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill CustomerReview
I am very happy with my 26.75 one touch gold. It can accommodate grilling lots of food or a large food item.
1. Out of the box: It was easy to assemble overall. I don’t consider myself handy with tools or assembling things, so that’s saying something. The toughest part for me was getting those legs all the way in. Just be patient, make sure one hand is on the wheel, grip firmly and push steadily. Also try slightly changing the angle of the direction of force if its still not going in. Eventually it goes right in and stays there. Don’t settle for half-way in, or that could be a disaster–the grill will be lopsided and also the legs will come off easily when you move the grill only slightly. Before getting my 26.75 inch one-touch, I’ve had a 18.5 inch one-touch silver which was left in the home that I bought. It had a leg that wasn’t all the way in, and it was both lopsided and tended to collapse when attempting to move the grill. Eventually I fixed it, but that was only after I put together the 26.75 and learned that the leg had to go all the way in. so i turned over the 18.5 and pushed that problem leg in, and now its no longer lopsided and no longer collapses when moved! hurrah!
2. Fitting food under the lid: The space inside the lid is ample. Grilling full-sized spareribs on a rib rack, or beer-can chicken, no problem. In my 18.5 I had problems fitting those things. On my 26.75, I could probably grill a turkey on that thing. Still, I like having a second grill handy in case I need to keep the 26.75’s lid down for long periods of time and I need to cook something else at the same time, like burgers. I keep my 18.5 one-touch as a supplement right next to my 26.75.
3. Fuel management: Those charcoal holder baskets that come with the grill are very handy for easily moving the fire around and changing the configuration when needed. for instance, you may have to switch from indirect heat to direct heat, and you might want to have different configurations for each. However the baskets are are tiny compared the the space inside the kettle under the cooking rack. You need alot of charcoals to get a fire that is hot, and those holder baskets won’t hold enough to make a hot fire. I like using those baskets so much that I got another pair. The space under the cooking rack can accommodate four holder baskets no problem, and still leave plenty of room for indirect grilling. Also, I like to use both my 26.75 and my 18.5 at the same time. I use one or two of the baskets for the 18.5 while I have something cooking on the 26.75. Then later when both fires are dwindling and I no longer need a fire in my 18.5, I use the tongs and carefully transport the two baskets from the 18.5 into the 26.75. That brings the heat up in the larger kettle without having to add charcoals. Also with the baskets, cleaning is much easier and quicker.
4. Useful accessories. Chimney starter is a must for starting the fire. Don’t bother getting those fire starting packets or those special long matches designed for barbecue. Instead just rely on newspaper for the chimney starter and regular bbq lighter, or any regular lighter or matches. no lighter fluid! Have a good, durable grillbrush that can clean between the rack lines (or whatever they’re called). Have a grillmat to place your kettle on, but make sure it can be used for charcoal or gas, not just for gas. As I said above, consider getting an extra pair of charcoal holder baskets. For cooking, you’ll need a long-handled barbecue spatula and tongs but you won’t need a barbecue fork. Don’t fork the meat or the juices will spill out. You might want a long-handled basting brush-they’re rather hard to find in Home Depot, though. I recommend an apron with front pockets to stash the grill mitts when not wearing them. Oh yes, you’ll need grill mitts, preferably with fingers separated (thus, grill gloves rather than grill “mitts”). I recommend getting a rib rack and a chicken roaster (in lieu of using a beer can for beer can chicken and the like). I’ve had a grill wok, with a foldable handle, but I’ve found myself using it less and less. I used to use it for grilling veggies, but you won’t need a wok if you cook the veggies in large pieces rather than small pieces. b/c the wok has perforated holes, it doesn’t leave attractive grill mark lines. As for attachments for the grill, you might want tool hooks, but make sure they don’t obstruct the lid from fully shutting. I’d like there to be a worktable that attaches to the 26.75, but the weber worktable for kettle grills is only designed for the 22 or for the 18.5 (the gray plastic side table that hooks to the kettle rim, and with two legs on the opposite side for standing) However, I already have a worktable for my 18.5. I keep both kettles side by side and use them simultaneously, so the worktable is there for me to use even if its not attached to the 26.75. The workable has tool hooks, fortunately. If you’re thinking of getting the rotisserie addition, maybe that’s your thing, but I like doing my chicken beer-can style, with the bird standing upright. If you plan on storing the kettle outdoors, you should get the grill cover. Weber has one that fits the 26.75 and it seems durable and sturdy. (You won’t need a cover for an 18.5 inch kettle–use a contractor’s size garbage bag instead, it fits.)
5. What’s missing? I like having a hook nearby where I can hang the cooking rack when needed, such as during the fire-starting process and later during clean-up. Luckily, I happen to have such hooks nearby b/c I have my kettles on a covered deck, and the hooks are evenly spread about the roof frame to hang lights or wind chimes. Also, I’d like to have a larger workspace, like a rolling garden rack or a table like the one that comes with the Weber Performer. I rely on my side table for my 18.5 as mentioned above and also a small coffee table that I happen to keep near my grills but there’s never too much counterspace/workspace.
6. Miscellaneous thoughts. I like starting fires using regular briquettes. then once those fires are in the holder baskets, as I add charcoal to keep the fire going or to make it hotter, I like to add hardwood lump, which adds a smoky flavor and wouldn’t give off any toxic fumes before turning ash-white. i’ve been using smoking hardwood chunks in addition, but i’m wondering whether i’m over-smoking b/c the lump should add sufficient smokiness. also the chunks i’ve used are hickory which might be too powerful. plus the chunks tend to flare up, no matter how long i pre-soak them, and my food might get charred before I have the chance to put the lid down to put out the flare.
When I was shopping for a grill I was torn between getting the Performer and the 26.75. I opted for the 26.75 b/c I already have a chimney starter and I am used to making fires that way. I don’t feel I would benefit from having the Performer’s gas-and-charcoal fusion when most of the time I’m grilling. starting the fire is just a small part of the whole experience and the chimney starter gets a fire going quickly enough for me. due to the large capacity under the lid and under the rack, i find the 26.75 as versatile as i could hope for within my budget.
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