Kettle Grill

The kettle grill, also known as Weber kettle grill was invented in 1951 by George Stephen and is considered the classic American grill design. It has remained one of the best and most reliable charcoal grill designs to date. The kettle grill is perfect for anyone who wants a well-designed, grill that cooks up food deliciously and is perfect for backyard barbecues. The kettle design allows the griller to configure the grill for indirect cooking (or barbequing) as well.

For indirect cooking, charcoal is piled on one or both sides of the lower chamber and a water pan is placed in the empty space to one side or between the charcoals. Food is then placed over the water pan for cooking. Smaller and more portable versions exist, such as the Weber Smokey Joe. The kettle grill is composed of a lid, cooking grid, charcoal grid, lower chamber, venting system, and legs. Some models include an ash catcher pan and wheels. The lower chamber that holds the charcoal is shaped like a kettle, giving the grill its name. The key to the kettle grills' cooking abilities is its shape as the kettle design distributes heat more evenly.

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