Slow 'N Sear Kettle review by SNS Grills: Everything you ever wanted to know!!!
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- Опубликовано: 6 май 2020
- This first look review of the Slow 'N Sear Kettle reviews the pros & cons of the new SNS Grills kettle. Though not a side-by-side comparison, I draw some comparisons between the Weber kettle vs Slow 'n Sear kettle.
I think if you are a weber kettle fan, you'll really appreciate the features that were added to this kettle. After spending a few weeks with this kettle, I'm extremely excited about it. They definitely did their homework.
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I got questioned by my wife for buying a kettle grill, and this guy has like 10 bbq's sitting in the back yard!!!
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My wife can just look at me and knows if I have spent money. It's a skill they have
Competition is a good thing. If it forces Weber off of their laurels and encourages positive change, it's a win for us. I own a Weber Performer Deluxe and love it, but yes, the ash collector is a PIA. The 4 blade cleanout blades leave ash behind, the handles aren't great and so on... Kudos to SNS for trying to improve on an industry stalwart. 👏👍
I would agree with you if these were made in the USA like Weber. They are made in China with a made in the USA price. No thanks
@@rogwheel I bought a Performer Premium Weber, it's made in China Spanky!
@@mikeperth8027 hey SPARKY, according to Weber’s website they make their grills in the USA “with U.S. and globally sourced components” so if the grill you bought was made in China is must be a fake copy. You have 16 subscribers and 3 videos so you are a blip on our screens
@@rogwheel If only I'd been blessed with your logic earlier.
It's obvious that Weber have sold me a fake BBQ, without your insight I would have believed it's real.
🤣🤣🤣
@@mikeperth8027 the smaller Spirit gas grills are made in China but then rest of their grills are not. By the way, “Weber have sold me” is grammatically incorrect.
Great job! Love how you cover all aspects on this Grill. Thanks for sharing. Your are the Man!
Justin, thanks for breaking down the pros and cons in such a clear, concise, and comprehensive way. Dave (aka SnS) is smart to have you as his product review spokesman. That said, the SnS grill seems like a good product that still needs some mods. The quality of material, temp gauge placement, four legs, and shelf are solid. The dome height and grill size (22”vs 24-26”), which impacts capacity, overall height, and lack of SnS deluxe demonstrates a degree of limitedness in my opinion.
Appreciate critical input.
Ok, I LIKE IT... I like it a lot 😍 Thanks for the video justin.
Thx for watching, my friend.
Guga please make a video with Baby Back Maniac & T-Roy Cooks
@@BabyBackManiac you two would make an awesome colab, less dewww itt
@@authorityfigure1630 someday. We actually talk about it all the time. It’s just I’m in Dallas and he’s in Miami.
@@BabyBackManiac well whenever it happens I’m sure you two will make it great.
Pre-ordered mine last week! Can't wait for it to get here but I will settle for some cooking videos for now. Thanks for the run through!
My pleasure.
I'm very impressed with all the sns grills I've seen. Thankyou Justin, glad to see you vlogging again!
Thank you, Kris.
Outstanding review, brother! You’re always so thorough and forthcoming. That cooker has a ton of useful and smart upgrades to the kettle we’re all used to. Can’t wait to get my claws on one. Great job 👍🏼
Thanks buddy. I really appreciate it.
Looks nice but it cost more and doesn't come with a slow and sear . I'm disappointed was hoping for a purpose belt kettle for the slow n sear.
Great review Justin. I think there are many improvements on that kettle, especially the probe-port and the thermometer location. Scrolling down the comments and I will say, that this grill is made were Webers have been made since 2012 or so. Knock-off? I'll call it more of a spin-off... BGE stayed very stagnant until the competition (which look like orange BGEs) started nibbling at their butts with all of the improvements. I have owned Weber kettles since I was 18 years old, and still, love them. But, the lid thermometer is worthless if you're doing an indirect cook. Anyone that owns a kettle will agree. I do think Dave should have included a slow n sear, but I'm no businessman so... My Jeep is the same color, so I have no complaints about that!
Thanks for watching man
I definitely agree the thermometer is in the right spot on this grill, but the Weber one is not worthless, even doing indirect slow and low, you just gotta use the grill enough to dial it in and know where it's at. I can see why people might not want to bother with that though. It's sort of like, if you know your meats, cooks, and have enough practice, you don't really need a temp probe, though one can help. Cheers.
@@WR3ND Guess I need some practice then because I can't tell the temperature of the indirect side with the thermometer hovering over burning coals.
Could be. Even above the coals with them going, there's a range from about 250 up to 500+. For me it generally ranges between 275 to 325 above the coals' side for indirect slow and low once it's settled down, and I'll fiddle with the vents from there. This is on my Weber Premium kettle. Oh, also I generally use the regular Kingsford and the Weber charcoal (I prefer the Weber charcoal, but can't always find it), if that matters. Cheers.
I put permanent marker marks above the ash basin and above the one-touch handle for how open the bottom cleaning vents are and generally have the top and bottom vents open about 1/4 to 1/3 for indirect slow and low.
Been cooking with a weber for close to 40 years the best things I see that weber needs to do is 4 legs and a gasket on the lid been thinking this 4 years Thanks for bringing us all the new stuff that is out their I enjoy it
Great review man. Thanks for taking the time and energy to show us what SNS is up to. Some things on this kettle seem better than Weber like the thermometer placement and the no-squeeze ash catcher. Will be interesting to see how it sells at this higher price point
A SNS Kettle should definitely come stock with a Slow n Sear. Doesn't seem right to not include it standard. Also I could never understand why premium grills don't come equipped with a premium temp gage like Tel-Tru.
Great video
Agree, how do you not include the Slow n Sear with a SNS Grill. I'm in the market for a kettle and would have jumped on this one if it was included with the price. I'll just go with a Weber and add the Slow n Sear for less $$$ or about the same cost depending on the model. Including the Slow N Sear as stock to the grill would have really separated them from the competition and would have easily grabbed them additional sales for this grill.
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I’m think the opposite. If they added the SnS it would undoubtedly force them to raise the price and force people to buy something they may not want or already have.
It would raise the price and most of their preorder customers are going to be SNS owners already...So they decided it made more sense to let people add it if they need it but not force people who already own a SNS pay more for something they don't need.
@@BabyBackManiac That does makes total sense.
True story:
A few years ago my fiance and I went shopping at BMW. She fell in love with an X3 and I fell in love with an X5. So we gottem both. The next day we realized her X3 didn't come equipped with BMW's famous "halo eyes" lights. Apparently that was an "upgrade". 😳 Just doesn't feel right to have to be upgraded for something that should come standard. She kept the X3 but late at night my X5 could be heard teasing her.
Basic Weber Guy here and just gave my 22” Black Weber to a former neighbor during a move so I am in the market for a new grill. Never heard of SnS but it’s caught my eye from your video. I’ll give it a serious look before buying my new grill. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to seeing you cook on it soon.
Excellent review Justin and I do love the SnS grill. I’m going seriously have to think about this one. Nice job as always! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks for the video! So my old SnS for the Weber 22 will drop right in by the looks of it. Looks quality and I dig that port on the bottom. 👍
Thanks For previewing my New Grill Justin! Love it!
lol. You're welcome, Tom.
Tom Horsman
I was just thinking. I wonder how soon Tom will have one of these?
Thank you for finally mentioning the ash catcher which other reviewers failed to mention. I will buy this grill just for that alone besides all the upgraded features. Thank you.
These features are very well thought out, I have 8 weber kettles and just about everytime I cook I wish they had at least one or more of these new SnS features. Great job with the review also.
Me too. I've done a lot of them myself. They really thought this through
@@BabyBackManiac I've done a bunch of different mods to a few different kettles but none of them have all this. I have to admit though...it is some of the fun of being a part of the Kettleheadz
The SNS grill has a lot of great features. I wish Webber had some of these these. However my Webber 22in. Performer, for the price, is , I feel the better value . I have been using my Webber for over three years and purchasing a slow and sear insert and grate, has given me what I need in a grill.
Your video was very informative. Thank you for your insight.
That’s a great looking kettle. Love the modifications that Weber should have made years ago
Totally agree. Just a little TLC.
The price doesn't seem worth it to me
If she cant ind you handy, forget about the handsome part! lol! but if you have more money than brains! this is the kettle for you!
So farfrom this review I'm really liking what I'm seeing
That color looks badass !!! Gray is my favorite color ! Was going to buy a Weber kettle but this video might have just swayed my decision !
Sweet B Roll man! Killing it. Great review overall, very informative.
Nice review. I am impressed with all of SNS Grills products. I received the SNS Grills introductory email on this model. I asked customer support if they new if my Cajun Bandit rotisserie for my Weber would fit on the SNS kettle. The answer I received was they do not know and will be marketing their own accessories in the future. My Cajun Bandit rotisserie was not cheap (because it is very well made and reverses to fit my WSM) so consequently I can not justify this kettle at this time. However, I am sure that many kettle fans will appreciate and want this kettle for its quality and well thought out. features.
Thanks for sharing. When my existing kettle gives up the ghost I will have to consider SnS.
Dave must have read my mind. I bought a Craigslist performer really cheap. I put two tel tru thermometers on opposite sides of the lid. I also bought the lavalock gasket to seal the air leaks. I can run my slow n sear so steadily now its awesome. Grill looks really nice, if I were in the market for a new kettle, I would strongly consider this.
For me, when my current kettle dies, ill prob just try and find another cheap used kettle and modify it to my hearts delight.
MrPanthers23 Sounds like a fun project! Have fun
279.99 and doesn't even come with a pre installed slow n sear which I totally figured would be the case. So many people bbq successfully on a weber with some mods that this price point doesn't seem a value.
Great video again Justin! I like the grey color. I also like the probe port and the fan port. I have been a Weber guy for years and about a month ago just purchased a new Performer 22 with the fold up table. I would have purchased the S-n-S just because it has the fan port already built in. Great review.
I'll be definitely buying one, since the pre order one doesn't come with all the accessories I want I'll wait. There will be a deluxe model after it comes that has all the bells and whistles. SnS grills, you knocked it out of the park I feel and the color is awesome!
Good looking kettle with a lot of the features that kettle modders have come up with over the years. I especially like that they used my full sweep vent mod. Smoke one for Phil today.
Speaking as a Weber fanboy.....this kettle grill has my attention. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Weber Guy here as well... SnS has my attention too.
This looks great. I might have to send my performer on to its next home. I already have all the SNS accessories I need to really kit this our proper.
Excellent walk around and review!
I just bought a new kettle master touch series. So I'll be good for awhile. I do think placing the thermometer below the vent is a very smart move. The ports are a nice add on as I intend to put a port for a thermometer in mine. 🤙✌🤟🖖
From what I’ve seen I’m loving this new kettle. However, I wish they had a 26” available like Weber. I need a new 26” & if they sold one I would pre-order it today!! Overall, terrific upgrades & I’m tempted. I’d really like to see this come with the Slow N Sear Included. In fact I think it only makes sense. Again, please tell Dave to make a 26” kettle. I’d buy it for sure!
As far as what you were saying about the positioning of the vent and thermometer, The Weber kettle and cooking grate is designed exactly how it is meant to be used. The Weber is designed to have your heat zones on either side and your cool zone to be in the center. The vent and thermometer is always over your meat. The Weber is not designed to use an SnS. That SnS grill is designed to use an SnS, hence the way the vent and thermometer are positioned. Looks like a nice grill. Thanks for sharing.
Right, but the kettle also wasn’t designed to maintain low and slow temps like that…which is why one side often goes out when smoking. So over time people often eventually gravitate towards just starting with one healthier fire on one side which is easier to maintain and keep lit on smoking temps (and also leave you a little more cooking space on the grate.)
That’s where the thermometer placement becomes an issue.
Such cool features on this grill! That ash collector...So awesome! The gasket is also such a cool addition! Thanks for sharing, Baby Back Maniac! :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for this vid! I'm buying one!
Wait. The SLOW N SEAR kettle doesn’t include the SNS?
this. Should definitely be included
Totally agree, by the time you add the SnS and drip pan you are around 400 bucks. They should offer a package with discounted SnS bundle.
That is crazy. In my opinion a huge misstep for them. How can this kettle not come with the slow n sear?!
Jah Weekes this is just a guess, but because they’re not mass producing in the quantities that Weber does, the cost of production is much higher. Remember, SNS is a small company. They don’t have the buying power Weber has
They will probably add some sort of a bundle but it makes sense to have the lowest cost base package for people who already have a SNS.
Thanks for the video. Good info. The porcelain charcoal grate on this grill is a great idea. As long as you have access to the factory I would like to pass on my pet peeve. I will not have a grill without a hinged top. Even with a rack for the top I don't want to deal with it. With a hinge you pull the top up out of the way and you're done. And with my Kingsford grill it enables a built in rack that can be used for cooking or warming of food, buns, etc. Apparently Weber has heard the masses and added a hinge feature lately. But it is bulky and the top doesn't clear the cooking surface completely.
Great review. Your video and editing skills are some of the very best out there. I'd pay you to teach me! Yer cookin' ain't too shabby either!
Great looking grill.
I own a few Slow n Sears, griddles and cooking grates and have to say SNS produces high quality products. Also, Dave offers great customer service in my experience.
As a huge Weber kettle fan, I'm a little scared to use this with all the improvements/mods.. as it could become my preferred daily cooker and hurt some kettles feelings.
I think you might be right! lol
Great review. Love it
I like the cotter pins on the lower basket, it enables easy disassembly for transport if needed. Most other manufacturers would use push nuts that would be permanent. It would be nice though if the height was at the level it is while on the box, that is my main complaint with most charcoal grills, they are just too short.
Edit: The top vent handle while nice is too large to fit under the TTT.
Good review. Just a note...there seems to be an issue with the bottom "star" vent cover. The cover is hollow and lifted on both ends, so even though you close off the vent holes, air is still allowed to flow. Webers don't have this issue because their vent cover is flush with the kettle surface from end to end.
Nice review Justin! That is what I like about SNS, they take grilling to the next level! Stay Safe!
Well , now I guess you will have to send me that little Ranch kettle ! Dave's new kettle looks pretty good. I can't wait to see you do a full cook on it !
I like it a lot. The additional features to this seem well thought out and add a little more convenience when compared to the Weber. That being said, the Weber has done well for me over several years. I can’t seem to justify the extra money on the features on this kettle vs Weber. Maybe if I needed a new grill I’d consider it. I understand the stainless adds value, but if well taken care of the Weber will last just as long. I’ve owned mine for a decade and take care of it.
I don’t like the plastic wheels on either grill. They look cheap. I also lose my leg cap all the time.
After watching yours and "Cooking with Ry's" vids on this kettle, I pulled the trigger and got my SNS and LOVE it!!! You didn't mention in your vid that you can get it in left side or right side table as well...I went left side myself...been learning to smoke meats with mine and it's going GREAT!!! I've had it about 3 months now and am having a blast using it along with my Weber Genesis Gold gas grill. Just can't have enough grills!!! Looking for a great offset, then a artflame type plancha/combo and maybe a Kamado cooker...we'll see how it all shakes out. Great vids Justin!
If I needed new Weber 22 I think this would be it. I'm going with Weber 26 though. If SNS comes out with 26, could be game changer
I totally agree with you.
I just started grilling on a Weber performer, which I really love but it is not perfect. A quick look at this cooker tells you they solved all the little annoyances of the Weber (and kept what works), smart.
Good review, but I think for the difference in price I would rather have the Weber Performer Premium with the much larger table that the kettle is actually built in to. I've had mine for several years and love it!
nice show and tell appreciate it sir! It looks like a promising kettle for sure.
Looks nice looking forward to you cooking on it~
Really interesting to see a reputable company come out with something to seriously attempt to improve upon the tried and true kettle. Maybe this is the kick in the pants that Weber has been needing to finally innovate a bit itself. We love our kettles but there's a reason so many of us have modded them with stuff like temp probe ports and ports for temp controllers.
Awesome looking Kettle! I love the shelf and the ease of the ash catcher.
Thanks, buddy.
Hair cuts tomorrow! lol
@@BabyBackManiac a real man would've let his wife cut his hair!
lol.
For the first time since 2008 I have enough hair to actually comb.
Great over view of the SnS kettle Grill Justin. I couldn't help but laugh that you put that kettle on a box. When I met you ... you are a lot taller than you look in your videos... I am sure you said the same about me LOL... I would love to get my hands on one of those for sure. It looks fantastic and well thought out. Take care Justin!
View to a grill
LOL. Take care Johnny
Just the probe port, the "smoke hole" and the stainless make it worth it. The rest of the features are good too, but man, from someone who drilled his own "smoke hole" into a weber. Good freaking game, SnS!
Looks like a solid product.....gotta have one!
👍⭐️Terrific review. Fun video too. Thanks. 💝
Imo theres a lot to unpack from this. The fact that it doesnt include the sns 2.0 and its made in china for the same price or more as usa made weber is deal breaker. The improvements seem like a solution looking for a problem. The table is nifty and the lid holder is novelty. Theres nothing wrong with webers baskets they are very functional in a 22 kettle. I get 2 to 2.5 hours of burn time from one basket. That's plenty of smoke for ribs, chicken, seafood, etc. And if i need more smoke time i swap out the baskets. I dont worry about a water pan. I spritz frequently. Its better to spend the sns bag on meat, charcoal and pratice.
Tldr; Keep your weber and spend your money on practicing your technique.
I would buy but I need a grill now..
will have to go for a Weber but will definitely be purchasing the slow n sear attachment.
Great review! I didn't know this was in the works. I suppose they could redo the grate supports to have another inner bend to hold the grate in the center better. I love the color and the extra leg for support. I don't find the price too crazy, but would love to see a bundle price with the grill and S&S.
Man thats a mean lookin kettle! They really seemed to nail it over all! Its got good curb appeal also lol. Great video Justin
Thanks buddy. Texas is opening up! #Jason'sDeli!
Great review as usual :)
Thank you 🤗
What an excellent video Thanks
It’s OK. 😜 But you know how well Weber appreciated my leg art, so I will say Weber is #1 in my books. But I do love my SnS , it’s in my Weber 99% of the time.
Great job on the review, and hope you and your family stay safe.
You too man. And just so you know, I love your leg art too.
But you already knew that. lol
Features I would add:
Mounting points so it could be placed on a Weber performer cart. 😁😁😁
A retention mechanism for a tiptop temp controller.
As always great review. They should have a premium kit with A Slow and sear insert.
Looks to be much better quality than my 2018 Weber Master Touch kettle, which I have been very disappointed with. When the time comes I will probably replace it with the SnS kettle. I think they should make a 26 inch too!
That's one good looking grill! I still got room on the patio..... :)
I gotta hand it to you again, Justin. This is the second SNS Grills cooker you've sold me on. (You already know about the first one.). The screenshot of it on their website/email/FB didn't make me think about it much until you went through all the details here. I'm serious considering getting one now. Amongst all the enhancements shown, the lid seal and the ports for my temperature controller may be enough to convince me to begin the transition back away from kamados to kettle style cookers; at least for some cooks. Thanks! (Now I just gotta make some room on my patio...)
Thanks for watching buddy. That means a lot to me
great review my man
If it were the same price as the Master Touch, or included the SlowNSear, I’d probably go for it. That price is just making me lean more towards the Weber 26 though, or the $200 Napoleon that also has 4 legs. Great video, very informative.
I also wish the side shelf were optional. It looks like an afterthought, and will limit you to whatever cover they end up selling. The cheapest performer with the small cart is $279 and the table design is simply better at the same price point.
Great video as always! Love the grill. absolutely awesome. Biggest complaint for me is the same as with Weber: too short for guys 6’0” and above. I wish they would’ve addressed that. Everything else makes me want one!
Thanks buddy. It’s taller than the standard kettle...about the same as a master Touch.
@@BabyBackManiac Wow. I've never owned the standard kettle but have always felt that the Master Touch was too short for tall guys. I can't imagine an even shorter Weber! My performer is a tiny bit better but I'd still love another two inches.
Lmao the fedex guy! More like FedUp after dropping off a hundred other grills hahaha . Great reviews and content dude keep’em coming !
You sold me. Getting one
Enjoyed the video. Very thorough review. It looks like a great product. I haven't read all the comments so I apologize if this has already been asked/addressed. Is it the height of the shorter weber premium or the taller master touch? If it's shorter it would be nice to have the taller height. Will the Weber rotisserie work with the SnS kettle?
The grill on the box seems to actually be at a nice working height. Would be nice to have a "tall" option.
The loss of an inch in the dome could be an issue when smoking my Thanksgiving Turkey. I’m fine with the five holes in the bottom but extend the fins to help sweep the ash down the sides and into them... just a couple thoughts.
I like the color!!
Overall great review, I’m not going to be in the market for one. I had people jump on me about the 4 legs on the expert grill, which I like better. Funny how he went with 4 legs.
I love the color.
If anyone is interested in a grill that you review, they need to look no further. Your reviews are thorough and enjoyable. Now, if you could get the governor of my state to open up the barber shops so I could get a haircut, that would be great! 🙂
Excellent review. I've watched this 3-4 times including just now. I just assembled my new SnS Kettle earlier this afternoon. I haven't even cooked on it yet but I do have a few comments, mostly regarding assembly.
This is not an easy assembly. Not that that's a deterrent, it's just that it's not something you're going to throw together in 15 minutes. It took me just under 3 hours and yes I took my time. To do it right, you have to study the instructions which these days are not in English but instead are in graphic illustrations.
Not to nitpick but you made a few errors in assembly. 1) Starting with the lid, the handle bracket and washer should be completely flush with the top of the lid surface. I actually bent the bottom flat part of the handle bracket with pliers to make sure it was perfectly flush with the curved lid - as you don't want unnecessary stress on the lid. You've got the spacer between the handle bracket and lid. The spacer should be on the other side of the bottom of the handle bracket. Why does this matter? It's because the manufacturer wants you to maximize the surface area of the handle bracket and the lid, because that adds strength. Doing it the way you have it, over time, with minimal surface area between the handle and lid such as the way you have it, the lid will begin to warp at the contact points, and, besides becoming unsightly, this could cause eventual chipping of the ceramic enamel. 2) The ash clearing rod - you've got the loop end at 5 o'clock and 11 o'clock in some of the scenes, although it's correct in other scenes. It must be at 12 o'clock and six o'clock. And this is not clearly explained in the assembly instructions even if the drawings show this. One must study the graphics and then kind of figure it out. One must insert that handle while the loop is at six o'clock so that it fits into the middle part, then when it is fully inserted as far as it can go, one must twist it 180 degrees so that the top "snaps" into place with another part (part #11) not visible in the vid. The bump on the rod fits into the slot in Part #11 - and Part #11 must be underneath the bowl with the slot positioned correctly. See pages 16-17 in the instructions. If one doesn't position part #11 correctly and then get the rod to snap into place by twisting it 180 degrees, the rod can come out eventually. There are other folks on youtube which also show the ash clearing rod installed incorrectly or incompletely. It's an easy error to make. 3) Maybe this is a slight design change, but my little table snaps into place with one finger. All I have to do is lift it with my index finger and it just magically falls into place with the aid of gravity. And it is secure. I can see in your vid that the table caught slightly as you lifted the table. Mine doesn't do that. It just slides right into place! How wonderful is that when you are walking up to your grill with an armful of meat and spatulas and sauce? 4) I love love love the lid holder. You can see in your vid that at 14:35, you move the lid to the holder, but you can see that the lid did not catch the little black spool correctly. The lid is on the outside of it. It should be in the valley of it. It's because you lifted the lid from the kettle which is not necessary. What I've found is that the holder spools act almost like a hinge. I can take one finger and simple push the lid handle towards the lid holder and it magically slides over and falls into place. I can also push it back with one finger. The magic is in those little black spools that are like bearings. Once the lid touches those black spools, the lid acts as if it is on a hinge. They allow the lid to rotate into place without thought. All one has to do is keep the lid in contact with the kettle and it will magically slide perfectly into and out of the spools and the holder. Pretty amazing. There is some king of geometric physics gravity thing going on there.
Thanks for all your vids. I'm a subscriber, of course. :-)
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*****Edit 6/1/2020****
I've now received a production kettle and wanted to tell you how it differs from the prototype in this review. In a nutshell, its the same. The few changes are not really all that consequential but told you I'd notate the changes so here they are.
1. The screw that holds the vents on is painted black to prevent rust.
2. The cover on the probe port is smaller...appropriately sized for the hole it's covering.
3. The ash collection device fits more snuggly. No wiggles at all.
4. I can't remember if I said this in the video but the gasket does not come installed. It wasn't a big deal to instal, but I would have preferred the factory do it. This way the people who said they don't need a gasket on a kettle don't have to scrape it off.
5. Also the ash sweep out system is tweaked to improve ash removal in a minor way. I'd explain more but frankly it would take a few paragraphs to explain and in the end it's such a minor change, you'd read that paragraph and wish I'd just wrote what you are reading right now. lol
***** Edit 10/18/2020****
I just received the most recent version of this cooker. Basically everything is the same as of the above update except for the changes in the packaging. A few people reported problems with damage with shipping so the packaging has been massively improved to reduce it. After a lot of research, they determined the front handle was causing some of the shipping problems because it reduces the impact protection in the box so now that is user installed instead of installed at the factory. I think these changes have fixed the problem but as always if you having shipping damage, let SNS Grills know so they can take care of it. On a personal note, I have tested the cooker both with and without the gasket, and I've decided there are pros and cons to it. While it does seal the lid better, it also makes the lid feel like it's sitting on stilts and it doesn't have that familiar "nesting" feeling you get when you put a little on a kettle. I think each person will need to decide what is more important them. Personally, I haven't bothered putting the gasket on the new one, and I don't think it needs it. That's just me though
After 6 months of use, I LOVE this kettle. The smoke hole alone is a game changer.
*****Edit 1/18/2020****
I have just be made aware that the gasket is not longer included. It may still be available as a separate purchase, but check first if that is important to you)
I'm curious if you've noticed any degradation in quality from the original prototype to the production units. When I received mine and I was disappointed in the quality compared to my Weber kettle. It seems they really need to shore up QC and material thickness if they plan to actually compete with Weber. I understand being a smaller business, but the little things like a thicker top vent piece, better quality wheels and improved plastics on the handles would really help it stand toe to toe with the big guys. As-is I like it for the innovative features they've introduced but I'd put money on Weber if we were taking bets on longevity.
@@CulinaryGod The only thing I've noticed that has changed, I've mentioned in this comment.
To be honest, the longer I use this the more I love this thing! The handles are bigger and easier to...um..."handle." The wheels to me are almost exactly the same. The vents are smaller but they are stainless (vs aluminum), have more airflow, and seal up better because of the platform built into the lid for it to sit flat. Regarding the lid thickness, the SNS Kettle is the exact same thickness as current Weber. and literally all the other metal is a massive upgrade in quality. (SnS Grill uses Stainless steel vs Weber's aluminum or chrome plated steel).
I never felt like Weber's quality was lacking but almost every bit of material on the SnS is an upgrade. However, if you are having issues with the plastic bits, let them know. The customer service people for SnS are really great people.
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Nice review Justin! They really did add a lot of the mods that people do to the kettle so it seems SnS is thinking about the end user on this grill! Thanks for sharing and I hope you contacted Fed Ex because that is simply ridiculous package handling!!
Thanks for watching, buddy
I need a kettle cooker, great review
Thanks a lot, Ken.
I would like to see Weber adapt that ash catcher design at the very least. Having the thermometer on the same side as the vent would also be nice
Love the color
Thanks for the review. Does it git the weber 22.5" grate? I have lots of accessories..
Hi Justin. Really enjoyed all your videos. I am a newbie looking into the BBQ game. I started looking at Tragers, then Kamado Joe, then the Summit Charcoal grill and now also considering the Kettles like maybe the performer. What would you recommend for a beginner that would like to try out different ways of cooking? Thanks again.
Didn't need one... but ordered it anyway, a couple weeks ago. I like the color and added features! I'm not liking the loose fit on the grate though : ( Good job on the review!
I might be persuaded to buy try one if I wasn’t spoiled by my 26er. I have 3 22” kettles that I haven’t used in about a year since I got said 26er.
I would like to see a fallow up review in a year after heavy use to see how it holds up.
going to buy this, price is fine
Will the Weber Gourmet Barbecue System 22" Cooking Grate fit on this? Can't give up my Vortex.
Nice well done overview! It does resemble the Members Mark, which I have. Possibly they were both made in the same factory? It also resembles a Napoleon. Four legs are better on a flat surface like your patio. I cook in my yard on the grass so I know I prefer the three legged Weber to to the four legs on the MM. Looks like SNS did a great job but the SNS should be included. Good review Justin.
Thanks for watching, Lew!
I like everything about this except for the 22" part. Probably a deal killer for me. Been usinging the Weber 26 for too long to downsize.
just bought our Weber 26 and i can not believe we waited so long!
I'm back and forth about going up to 26
I agree! I smoke on my 26 a lot because of the extra space.