Weber Q 1200 Review Tested by GearLab

It’s supposed to slide in underneath the grill body, but the pan that came with my grill was the tiniest bit too big and wouldn’t slide into the grooves. I tried everything I could think of—rotating it, bending it, putting it in from the other side—and it simply wouldn’t fit. A privately-owned American brand, Weber-Stephen Products LLC, was founded in 1952 by George A. Stephen when he invented the first kettle grill. Now, this brand specializes in the manufacture of gas, charcoal, and electric grills with Series being one of their popular grill series. Our avid grillers love the portable aspect of the Weber Q,allowing grilling at parks, poolsides, beaches, tailgate parties and more.

The domed lid of the Q 1200 keeps the wind at bay — even high winds do not affect the flame, even on the lowest setting. Even though it is not necessarily insulated, the heavier-weight cast aluminum lid seems to be well-suited to retaining critical heat when outside temperatures drop. While Piezo igniters can also be finicky in cold weather, the electronic ignition system is entirely dependable . The essential parts – the grill box, lid, and grill grates – are composed of cast aluminum. Nylon reinforced with glass – in a fiberglass kind of way, I assume – is heat resistant and durable. The Weber Q 1200 is one of three grills in the Q 1000 series.

This pan is placed at a distance from the heating element for safety as well. For extra protection, the electric cable is about six-foot-long, and it has been grounded to prevent fires. Along with all this, the grill also includes aluminum liner for maximum heat retention. They are able to transfer heat evenly which results in more even cooking.

We put salt in these bottled rubs because all commercial rubs have salt and consumers expect it. You can still use these as a dry brine, just sprinkle the rub on well in advance to give the salt time to penetrate. For very thick cuts of meat, we recommend adding a bit more salt. Salt appears first in the ingredients list because law says the order is by weight, not volume, and salt is a heavy rock. Our most important source of sustenance is people who join our Pitmaster Club. Click below to see all the benefits, take a free 30 day trial, and help keep this site alive.

With its removable and disposable catch pan, you can make clean-up easier by collecting the grease from the grease pan. If all this was not enough, Q1400 even features aluminum liners to retain heat much better than other grills. Even as a seasoned BBQ cook, I am still excited by the electronic ignition on this gas grill. If you have ever tried to manually start a fire, even on an electric grill, then you know what a hassle it can be. The Weber Q2200 is one of the most popular gas grills in the Weber product line.

This 14.5 x 27 x 16.5 inches grill includes large control knobs and grip handles, comfortable side handles, and sturdy cradles, making it extremely user-friendly and portable. Like most people, i don’t enjoy cleaning grills, but this model certainly made the experience a lot better. Once the grill cooled, weber q I was able to easily pry off food and build up on the cooking grates. The porcelain coated cast iron grates made this a breeze to do. As far as I’m concerned, Weber is the standard for quality consumer grills at the mid to upper mid-range price category and so my expectations for its products are high.

I like to use ours when camping and I use it on our deck when at home. I did get the hose adapter to hook to a 20# tank when at home. Received this as a gift and, after the first use, we’re very happy with it. Paired it with the portable stand and hose attachment and found it all very convenient to clean and store after use.

At the same time, the structure ensures stability – even with the additional weight of food. Next, I wanted to see how well I could control the temperature for lower-slower grilling candidates. There’s just one knob to control the fuel output and while the temp did drop when I lowered it, it was difficult to precisely control the temp one way or the other.

Moreover, with dimensions of 14.5 x 51.4 x 19.5 inches with the lids closed, the Q2000 grill is still relatively portable for a cookout. Similar to the Q1000, it even has 189 square inches of cooking space and has dimensions of 15.5×40.9×1.5 inches, with the lids closed. The grill is small enough to take it with you for picnics but large enough to support a small group. In fact, some of its weight can actually be forgiven due to how well constructed this gas grill is. To begin with, the main structure is made from heat resistant reinforced nylon. Then, you have the cast aluminum lid that holds up just as well.

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Q 1000 and 1200 are the smallest Weber gas grills with 189 square inches of cook surface and a single 8,500 BTU stainless steel burner. These portables, originally called Baby Q, were a hit coming out of the gate. In addition, the fold-down side tables have been reinforced to provide a sturdier surface.