We currently cook 1 1/2 inch steaks on a charcoal grill and get a nice sear, well beyond mere grill marks, with a rare to med rare inside. We have an old Genesis Weber but don't use it for steaks cuz it just can't crisp up the outside of a steak the way we like it. Will the E or S 330 really do the job?There's a lot at steak (no pun) here, $800+ for the grill plus the $$ for the NG plumbing so I don't want to have another grill on my deck that doesn't cook a steak the way we want it done.Thanks We currently cook 1 1/2 inch steaks on a charcoal grill and get a nice sear, well beyond mere grill marks, with a rare to med rare inside. We have an old Genesis Weber but don't use it for... » Read More We currently cook 1 1/2 inch steaks on a charcoal grill and get a nice sear, well beyond mere grill marks, with a rare to med rare inside. We have an old Genesis Weber but don't use it for steaks cuz it just can't crisp up the outside of a steak the way we like it. Will the E or S 330 really do the job?There's a lot at steak (no pun) here, $800+ for the grill plus the $$ for the NG plumbing so I don't want to have another grill on my deck that doesn't cook a steak the way we want it done.Thanks « Show Less
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I was also impressed with the Weber Genesis and would recommend it. I can't compare to your charcoal experience since I was never very good at using a charcoal grill and prefer gas.
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I've owned the Weber Genesis E-330 for about a year and am incredibly pleased with it's ability to sear steaks, and temp control overall. Its searing capability is far superior to the Weber Genesis Silver B that I owned for over a decade. If I had it to do over, I'd buy this grill again. (Note: I have the LP version; mine is not plumbed to a gas line)
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The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks.Good luck!Gh for you The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner... » Read More The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks.Good luck!Gh for you « Show Less
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The Sear Station works really well for me. I will sear fillets for 1 min then rotate it 45 degs for 1 min then do the same on the other side then tun. The sear burner off and continue cooking with indirect heat of 400-500 degs for 2-3 min, turn it over and grill indirectly for another 2-3 min. This will give me a medium done 2" thick fillet.
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With all burners on including the sear burner, my grill preheats to over 700 degrees. I have no problem getting a great sear on my steaks. I have the propane version which does get a bit hotter than the NG version so I am told. Not sure what the temp difference would be after a preheat in NG mode.
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I have not done that myself - but I can tell you the sear station does an amazing job with tuna steaks etc.
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Yes , The only thing that I do is remove the greats , from the unit , My weber is quite old it is the Silver series inside measures. 24 x 15 and the lid is 7 1\2 " deep , I suggest that you place yourRib o lator on your unit to check for clearance , adj as needed , if it does not fit your unit return it. , if it does then lots of great cooking is comming your way, 4 different trays 4 different mealsAll at the same time .and if you like a smoky flavor you can get a smoke box that works on the gas q.I don't use the center burner ,and a lower heat setting , keep the lid closed , and use the BBQ like an oven. Yes , The only thing that I do is remove the greats , from the unit , My weber is quite old it is the Silver series inside measures. 24 x 15 and the lid is 7 1\2 " deep , I suggest that you place yourRib o lator on your unit to check for clearance , adj as needed , if it does not fit your unit return it. , if it does then lots of great cooking is comming your way, 4 different trays 4 different mealsAll at the same time .and if you like a smoky flavor you can get a smoke box that works on the gas q.I don't use the center burner ,and a lower heat setting ,... » Read More Yes , The only thing that I do is remove the greats , from the unit , My weber is quite old it is the Silver series inside measures. 24 x 15 and the lid is 7 1\2 " deep , I suggest that you place yourRib o lator on your unit to check for clearance , adj as needed , if it does not fit your unit return it. , if it does then lots of great cooking is comming your way, 4 different trays 4 different mealsAll at the same time .and if you like a smoky flavor you can get a smoke box that works on the gas q.I don't use the center burner ,and a lower heat setting , keep the lid closed , and use the BBQ like an oven. « Show Less
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1800 watts, 450 sears steaks no problem. What do you mean by even 450? Over the whole grill? It's never shut down on me and I always sear my steaks on it. But that's only for 3 minutes.
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The unit has a lot of temperature control. You can get the grill hot enough to sear steaks or low enough to cook the well. I have not experienced blackening like you get with charcoal. The wife wants hers well and I want mine seared but rare. Because of the way this unit is designed, most of the grease drips down into a drip pan bellow the burners which reduces the amount of smoke that blackens the steaks. Hope this helps.
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We've done both. We smoked ribs all day long and we've cooked up a quick steak in a matter of minutes. Both equally amazing. Flavor is just better all the way around. If you want a quick sear on steaks before putting on grill- we put a piece of grill wear on while pit warms up, seared them for a sec on that, and returned to grill.
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For me it does. I am happy with the way it sears steaks. Please note that I don't have a grill with a sear burner to compare it to. I would think that a sear burner addition would just increase the area on which you can sear steaks, by adding that additional burner tube. Having said that, when I bought my grill I wished Weber would make a grill with a sear burner but without the side burner.
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IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
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The cooking surface is 28 X 14. The 28" length does not include the handles at each end, which may add about another 3 inches - I can't tell you exactly because I cut mine off so it would fit in a 5 burner gas grill. This is a honker of a griddle, very heavy so it retains heat when meat is put on it. Used in combination with cast iron bacon weights it can produce those steak house totally browned surfaces on the meat.... good for fajitas as well (quick char on the outside while pink on the inside). It makes those charred burgers that only a griddle can produce unlike frying them. It is a good alternative to the charcoal cooked steaks for variety sake. In case you can't tell - I love mine. The cooking surface is 28 X 14. The 28" length does not include the handles at each end, which may add about another 3 inches - I can't tell you exactly because I cut mine off so it would fit in a 5 burner gas grill. This is a honker of a griddle, very heavy so it retains heat when meat is put on it. Used in combination with cast iron bacon weights it can produce those steak house totally browned surfaces on the meat.... good for fajitas as well (quick char on the outside while pink on the inside). It makes those charred burgers that only a griddle can produce unlike frying them. It is... » Read More The cooking surface is 28 X 14. The 28" length does not include the handles at each end, which may add about another 3 inches - I can't tell you exactly because I cut mine off so it would fit in a 5 burner gas grill. This is a honker of a griddle, very heavy so it retains heat when meat is put on it. Used in combination with cast iron bacon weights it can produce those steak house totally browned surfaces on the meat.... good for fajitas as well (quick char on the outside while pink on the inside). It makes those charred burgers that only a griddle can produce unlike frying them. It is a good alternative to the charcoal cooked steaks for variety sake. In case you can't tell - I love mine. « Show Less
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It is better than any other electric grill I've used. The grill gets hot enough to sear steaks well...we then have to turn it down. We've been quite satisfied with it.
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Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
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Sorry arol, I have as of yet to use my microhearth grill pan, would also like answers to a few questions myself, like hoe to cook steaks rare, also how to cook pork chops and burgers so if you or anyone else receives the answers to these questions I would appreciate you letting me know, Thanks
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Not really -- just put all the coals in one section of the grill. You'd probably want to do this even when cooking for a larger group -- make a banked fire. You can do your grilling directly over the coals in order to get a good char on steaks and burgers, and use the side away from the coals for cooking at a lower temperature (for thick cuts) and furthest away as a warming area until serving.
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Hi. I live in Auckland and got my cousin to bring back one for me. It's a "must-have" if you're serious about charcoal BBQing on your Weber
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It is. Weber makes charcoal grills that vary about 4 inches apart in diameter. Most people just don't mention/ or know about the fraction of an inch, which really hardly matters. If U can get over the $300 price tag, it truly is a very solid and functional grill. A Thanksgiving turkey done on the Weber is unbelievably easy, and delicious, while freeing up the oven for the all important desserts!
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Thanks for your input. maybe I was just being overly anxious. The reason I bought the grill was because I heard grilled meat, directly on the hot surface was bad so I wanted an alternative. I'll take it out of the box and try it. :o)
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To be honest it depends on your situation. The sear station is not like on other grills that I have owned that is separate from the other elements. I used it a lot on my Charm-glow to get a nice sear on i my meats. However the sear station on the Weber does not appear to work that way or at least I don't use it that way. I just use it as an extra element to maintain consistent heat overall. The side burner is nice to have as I have used it alot when cooking beans and sauces. If you are on a budget then I would say skip it. However if you have the cash get it its nice to have and not use than to not have and need. Come to think of it now that I am typing I did use it once. Hope this helps.
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Hello, I have this grill and I love it, well you could also get him the portable cart that goes with this grill, the 20lb adapter hose to use the 20lb tanks instead of the 1lb tanks that cost an arm and a leg. I have the Weber Q Griddle and I freaking love it! Cookes bacon and eggs and anything else you would use a griddle for. Take care!!!! p.s. I have all these items i reccomended to you and love them all.