Recognised as the most well-known charcoal grill manufacturer in the world, the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill is our entry into the world of Kamado bbq grill, but with a distinctly Weber approach.
The origins of Kamado cooking are found in Japan. They are adapted from the Japanese earthenware urn kamados that date back over 3,000 years. This is a versatile cooker and can be used as a smoker, slow cooker or grill. Thanks to a superior method of insulation they hold heat at a very high temperature. This means you need less oxygen in the unit which minimises airflow out of the chimney. The result is tender, succulent, juicy meat that retains the majority of its natural moisture. In normal cooking conditions, the juices slowly begin to evaporate because of the high airflow. The Weber Summit has very low airflow so the meat stays tender.
This latest addition to the Weber family combines the gas grilling capabilities of a very large Weber Kettle grill with the smoking power of the ever popular Weber Smokey Mountain. It is the next chapter in a very successful story. The big difference between The Weber Summit and other Kamado style cookers is that it is made from steel. Insulation is the key with this style of cooking and Weber have come up with a superior gleaming porcelain enamelled steel. Kamados made from ceramics or clay can sometimes crack. This unit has an air insulated body. A sealed space separates the inner and outer area. This promotes the same heat retention generated by ceramic kamado products.
Kamado style cooking has found its feet in Australia. We are a nation of grillers, smokers and slow cookers. If we can do it outside even better! This makes the Weber Summit Charcoal grill the perfect addition to any household. Whether it’s searing perfect steak, cooking a whole chicken or slow cooking some meat. The versatility is unparalleled in any range of cookers so whichever way you intend to cook, the Summit can handle it.
Kamado style cooking has found its feet in Australia. We are a nation of grillers, smokers and slow cookers. If we can do it outside even better! This makes the Weber Summit Charcoal grill the perfect addition to any household. Whether it’s searing perfect steak, cooking a whole chicken or slow cooking some meat. The versatility is unparalleled in any range of cookers so whichever way you intend to cook, the Summit can handle it.
A Weber Summit has a lined wall construction which keeps the unit insulated by trapping the air. The unit is made from stainless steel and sealed in porcelain enamel. It will not crack, peel or scratch. Some inferior products made from clay or ceramic are at risk of cracking. It has a gas powered charcoal ignition system. With ceramic versions, you need to light the charcoal manually and wait to make sure it has taken. It has a superior sized cooking space. A traditional kamado is much smaller. It comes in a heavy duty cast iron frame and is on wheels. Traditionally with ceramic kamados, when you have decided where to put it, it doesn’t ever move from that spot. The clay and ceramic design make them incredibly heavy. It also comes with quality Weber accessories specifically designed to enhance your cooking experience. With ceramic models, you need to guess what implements you require and what they need to be made from.
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