portable gas grill
PORTABLE GAS GRILL
Weber 386002 Q-100 Portable Gas Grill
As the daylight lingers longer each day, the more carnivorous folk start salivating in anticipation. Barbecue season approaches, liberating meat lovers from the less-flavorful pan-fried steak or bland poached chicken breasts. Likewise, the vegetarians in the family rejoice in the prospect of grilled summer squash or roasted beets and corn, rather than settling for another head of iceberg lettuce and canned beans. For juicy burgers and veggie kabobs at home or at the lake, industry leader Weber offers their portable Q-100 gas grill. the propane grill employs an 8,500-BTU stainless-steel burner to heat its 189-square-inch cooking area.
Weber crafted the grill's lid and body in tough cast aluminum with a sturdy glass-reinforced nylon frame. the grill ignites at the push of a button for reliable lighting, and an infinitely adjustable burner valve with a high-quality regulator makes it easy to control the heat. Meat sizzles on the porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, while drippings follow the drip ducts to reduce potential flare-ups and enable quicker cleaning. Other highlights include a flavorizer system integrated into the cooking grate, a removable catch pan, and a large weather-resistant lid handle. the grill operates on a standard 14.1- or 16.4-ounce propane cylinder. Propane does not come included, but Weber does enclose a Weber Q cookbook of recipes and inspiration. the grill measures 16 by 27 by 23-1/2 inches with the lid open and carries a five-year limited warranty. --Jessica ReulingWeber, Q100, Gas Grill, Silver, Cast Aluminum Lid&Casting, Porcelain Cast Iron Cooking Grate, Flavorizer System Integrated into Cooking Grate, 189 SQIN Cooking Surface, Stainless Steel Burner, Infinite Heat Setting Regulator, Both 14.1 OZ&16.4 OZ Propane Cylinder, not Included.
1The grill surface is large enough for a family of four. six 1/3 lb. burgers fit well enough; more and they are hard to turn. I've also been able to do two average sized tri-tips at once. the lid isn't tall enough to allow a whole chicken. I was a bit wary of the 8K BTU rating at first, but the grill heats up just fine- it will do a wonderful sear on pretty much anything after 7-10 minutes of preheat. the heat is also very even, with the virtually whole grill surface usable. the best thing about the small burner is fuel efficiency; 5 lbs. of propane lasts all season (in SoCal!) at 1-2 uses per week. Please note that this is a single burner grill with a ring-shaped burner. Indirect cooking isn't really possible although on low heat, one can get close enough to do justice to a tri-tip.
2Last year when I bought this grill, over 100 people had written 4 plus star reviews. so I took their advice and bought this grill, you can see those reviews if you look for Baby Q. a year later I still love cooking on the Q. I cook for three plus leftovers. the heavy grate is fantastic, all the other grills had thin,flimsy grates. I love grilling with the Q, I can cook dinner in 15-20 minutes. I hooked mine up to a 5 lb propane tank. the five lb tank is the smallest tank you can buy, I can cook for a month on it. this grill starts out hot for 6 months, then to get it to grill hot with a propane tank... turn tank on slowly, over ten seconds, and then light grill at the end of two minutes.
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Portable propane gas grill with 189-square-inch cooking area.
- Cast-aluminum lid and body with glass-reinforced nylon frame.
- 8,500-BTU stainless-steel burner; push-button ignition; adjustable burner valve.
- Porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates; drip pan; weather-resistant handle.
- Measures 16 by 27 by 23-1/2 inches with lid open; 5-year limited warranty.
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