Slow 'N Sear Kettle review by SNS Grills: Everything you ever wanted to know!!!
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- 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.
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@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
Great job! Love how you cover all aspects on this Grill. Thanks for sharing. Your are the Man!
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
It is nice , but why would anyone who owns a weber already buy this if it doesnt come with a slow n sear .
@baby back maniac Everything that is different from a weber is cosmetic and wont change a cook. not worth the extra 200$ price tag IMO. For 279 it should come with a SNS 1.0 atleast.
It has a lot of nice touches I wish my kettle had- specifically the temp probe port.
Because it has the thermometer on the correct side.
@@ZR1Terror cant tell if thats sarcasm lol. 200 more for a minor upgrade . we all use temp probes at the grate anyway
@@LifewithFrank Use a super high-tech device called a "drill". And there you go.
Weber needs to make a few changes and I've been saying that for years. They're SLOOOOOOOW to make changes. I like this grill.
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.
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!
You got me at, "Close enough for government work." Subscribed!
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.
I'm very impressed with all the sns grills I've seen. Thankyou Justin, glad to see you vlogging again!
Thank you, Kris.
It's kind of an interesting kettle option....except it is $280. I have the $165 Weber premium in Green that I am very happy with and since that's only a year and a half old or so I am not looking to replace it anytime soon. Maybe the time the Weber wears out this might be price competive and I would consider it. I have only added the charcoal baskets from Weber to my kettle, so even with that accessory still about $100 less than this option. I know their pricing is probably "comparable" to a kettle with their accessories but to me those accessories are also over priced and really not needed. I can accomplish the exact same thing with the Weber charcoal basket. If their price was competitive with Weber it would be something to evaluate for sure. Nice review video going over the features and such.
EDIT: I didn't realize that price apparently doesn't come with the slow and sear, so I am reinforcing that to me it is way over priced, but all of their products are. If they want to be a "premium" kettle they should instead make it here instead of using the same supplier from China that a bunch of other "Brands" are. Side note, I have high temp gasket leftover from my smoker that I was going to put on the lid of my weber, but it doesn't need it. I can snuff out the fire on mine just from closing the vents so mine is air tight enough as is.
EDIT 2: Porcelain coated charcoal grate? That will chip and crack quickly from the expansion and contraction of the steel inside due to the high heat of the coal fire.....so what a waste of an "upgrade" there. Kind of foolish. That's no better in the long run than the plain steel Weber. The only upgrade would be thicker steel or stainless or both......
I love sns grills and i have many of their products including the kamado. I love your channel as well. That being said a kettle thats virtually identical to the weber performer with fold down table. 1. For the same price 2. Without a slow n sear 3. Not in a cart like the performer with the folding table (which has 4 legs) which makes it stable and non twisting 3. Touting better placement of a thermometer thats 20 + degrees off is not cutting it in my book. This is being compared to a mastertouch when price and functionality wise it should be compared to the performer. If thats the case no no no, hell no
There are even a few places that you can get a little bit better deal on the Performer, but this is closer in design to the Mastertouch. This does have a few things going for it over those, but the exclusion of at the very least a slow n' sear kind of makes it meh.
That was my initial impression as well until I considered that it has the stainless steel grate standard, a gasket on the lid and the port already ready for the digiQ. Those are significant improvements over a stock Weber Performer.
It is more in line with a mastertouch but at the price point of a performer thats exactly my issue. A gasket and a hole.....im good an sns grate is 60 a weber grate is 30 so its a 30 dollar difference, the cart more than makes up for that. The improved grate is nice but but i respect your view point. To each their own, im sure if you buy it, it will bring smiles and turn out delicious grub!
@@tenphases1 But when you consider it has the side shelf as well that makes it more akin to the entry level performer with the folding side shelf. All while having the additional upgrades of the better grate and the other mods already baked in at an identical $279 price point.
@@thomaskennedy7842 I have that performer , its on a cart, not those dinky legs coming out the bottom. The cart makes a world of difference with the kettle. I have a regular master touch and ive used the members mark both have those legs that Are crap, even in the weber. The cart makes a world of difference and its the one thing that I cant effectively fabricate in my backyard for 30 buck in 10 minutes. Drill a hole add a tear drop cover, easy, 10 minutes. Gasket? Weve all done that, a quality, sturdy, well made cart? ......im not a carpenter and the time, labor, and material become substantial. It really sets the performer apart. Plus the fact that its on a cart mean the side table can handle more than 20 lb's. This sns kettle is at the price of a performer but its just a mastertouch with some cajun bandit add ons. Cajun Bandit is awesome though lol
First mod out the box will be a 6in extension leg for a 33in height.
I know. I'm 6'5" so short grills are a deal breaker for me. I think I just need to build an outdoor kitchen I can plop one into.
The grill on the box seems to actually be at a nice working height. Would be nice to have a "tall" option.
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
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 !
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.
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
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.
The Weber is designed for baskets. I don't think they will change the temp gauge to better use the slow and sear.
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.
I only wish they made a table similar to the performer table.
You sold me. Getting one
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.
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.
This is the equivalent of Caroll Shelby taking a stock Mustang and making it a Cobra! Obviously, this was well thought out. Kudos to SnS! I think they nailed it. If you're going to do another cook you might as well jump into the deep end of the pool and do a full packer brisket. After all, it is the true litmus test of any grill. Thanks, Justin!
I agree. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@BabyBackManiac Quick question, Is the pre-order price cheaper than the price is going to be after they roll out in July?
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!!! NOW I HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER GRILL!!!
Hmmmm. A lot of that cooker looks “very” similar to the Weber. So close I’m wondering about patents. I like competition, but damn some of that appears to be stealing, specifically the lid holder assembly and ash sweep and well the shape of the cooker (almost exact). I love Weber and would hate to see this damage a company that brought us the OG. By the way, who is the manufacturer? Made in China ? Hope not.
Katz Steel I’d imagine Weber’s patent ran out many moons ago. Also, there is good reason the Weber kettle doesn’t say “made in the USA” anymore, just sayin.
Mile High V - Justin B. Yeah, I learned something. I looked it up and it “appears” it’s 14 years from design. That just doesn’t sit right with me knowing someone could rip off my idea after 14 years even if I took out a patent. Oh well, there’s a lot he still missed on the design to make it a perfect charcoal grill, but I’ll keep that to myself in case Dave is lurking. I might even have and idea for a “KS Sear and Slow 1.0” that looks a lot like the SNS but much improved.
Ever here of competition? It is a kettle grill, Weber is a company who makes them. Using your logic is Weber ripping off treager because they are now making a pellet grill? Just like multiple companies make propane grills, komados, offset smokers, etc. I agree with ballistic, competition breeds invention. Weber has been making $ on same basic kettle design for decades. I’m a Weber fan & own many of their grills, but I am also a fan of capitalism 😉
The shape of a Weber Kettle is difficult to improve on. It’s the details that matter. Think of it as car tire, from a distance they all look alike but could have big differences in how they are made and perform.
Shamis McSwigins Yup I’m a fan of capitalism too, until it crosses the line. Have you ever invented anything and had the idea stolen? Prob not is my guess.
Mine didn’t come with the gasket around the lid. I had to purchase it separately.
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
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! 🙂
I think of the SNS line of Grills as Webber Kittles 2.0. They worked in several improvements where they were needed and also added some things Fans have been asking for years.
Either way you can't go wrong with either brand.
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.
Just got my Sns grill and put it together. I noticed in the video he says it comes with a gasket. Has anyone got one recently and didn’t get a gasket? Did they quit including one?
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.
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. :-)
Love the fact that Weber has some competition to fuel their inovation going forward. That said, I wish SNS would have added height to the lid, which is something I've always wanted Weber to do as well.
Agree 100% if the lid was domed like the bottom, that is a Hugh amount of cooking aresa
WOW they are proud of their kettle...
Features I would add:
Mounting points so it could be placed on a Weber performer cart. 😁😁😁
A retention mechanism for a tiptop temp controller.
I don't understand why Dave would sell a grill without at least a basic version of the SnS (prefer one built especially for his grill, which seems like a no-brainer). Or offer a package option with the pre-order (since every version of the SnS is also out-of-stock right now) maybe? Otherwise, I think it STILL looks like a great option to a Weber. Dave included a lot of the options I always wish the WKG had on it, and a few it didn't. Something else on the Wish List I don't really need. Make it in 26" with the SnS Deluxe bundle and I'll push it closer to the front of the line.
Buying just because it matches my Jeep!
That's one good looking grill! I still got room on the patio..... :)
Looks great! Temperature is critical so why not a % open/closed on both air vents???????????????????????????????????????????????
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!
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. 🤙✌🤟🖖
After all we have been subject to in the last several months , hopefully this grill is America Made. If not consider all those who have not worked trying desperately to hold things together give them a brake and a hand buy American.
It's a veteran owned and American based company. But the parts are not made in America sadly. It's due to competitive pricing for a small company and 25% tariff on steel. It's the same story with Weber; manufactured in China but built in America.
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!
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!
I really wish it included the company's namesake charcoal baskets in the box. That's disappointing. Still very interested in this cooker.
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.
Lmao the fedex guy! More like FedUp after dropping off a hundred other grills hahaha . Great reviews and content dude keep’em coming !
Finally a kettle with a thermometer in the right place
Would really love to get a 26" one, if it's made in the USA.
Yes USA 🇺🇸
They have a questions section on their website. They have said that currently there are no plans for a 26". The parts are also not manufactured in USA but it is a veteran owned company, unlike Weber.
I just got mine on Christmas 2022. Mine doesn't have a gasket on the lid. Getting ready to lit it up right now.
I have read through the comments and saw only one other person with the same idea as myself. This grill needs a taller lid. I need room to use a rib rack for something besides baby back ribs.
And why does NO one and I mean NO one compete with Weber in the large kettle market anymore since the early 2000`s? I need someone to take a large packer brisket, or two racks of Sams Club size spare ribs in a rib rack and build a kettle grill around either of those. SNS has taken the Weber Gold and added some well thought out mods AND used better materials for the grates, legs, and ash pan. It looks like the Weber we wish Weber had sold us. It IS worth the money. But I already have a Weber and even though it is old and on its way out, this new grill does not move me to upgrade. A better grill would make me replace mine. A better grill would have a taller lid to accommodate a large packer brisket, 2 large vertical spares or an 11-14lb turkey.
THAT would be one grill to rule them all.
I would like to see a fallow up review in a year after heavy use to see how it holds up.
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.
I've had my Weber kettle fall over in high winds. I place a paver at the bottom now to keep it from tipping over. Dented my kettle and made an ash mess.
Would you said it made a, big ash mess? 😋
If they made the shelf wider, somebody would overload it, and tip over the grill
just a joke time! but even at a given square area I guess it doesn't prevent to tip over if someone try to put a sack of cotton of 50 kilos it might be a problem right?
They should include ss warming rack and ss charcoal grate. Would one up the master touch. and put a choke hold on Weber. Seems pretty well made but it’s gonna be hard to beat Weber’s customer service. Put together packages with the sns and griddle pan for discounted rates for those that want to go all in on everything sns has to offer. I’m on the fence now for the standard 22in performer and saw this. I’d be willing to pay the extra cost involved and think others would too.
I just don’t know how I would feel about rewarding such flagrant usurping of identity. Yes, they massaged a few elements of the Weber kettle, but didn’t seem to concerned about mirroring much about what makes a Weber a Weber.
I have no dog in this fight. I owned a SnS (scrappers stole it and my old kettle) and only one Weber, but it just doesn’t feel good to me.
Kevin Byrnes damn I would be so pissed if scrappers took my bbq. That’s lowest of low
I personally think the price is very reasonable and the comments are hilarious. This grill obviously competes with the Weber Performer with the foldable table at the same price point. They're basically asking for an improved kettle with more features and a $100 SnS for the same price. Come on people, that's not realistic. The real question should be when's the 26er coming. I know it's not in the works but it would be sweet.
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
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.
By using the smoke vent with the power fan wouldn't it blow ashes all over your food?
Where was this 10 years ago? Amazing that Weber couldn’t figure these fine advances out themselves. Bravo SNS.
i hope the durability of this grill is as good as a weber. You often see people use their weber kettles that are decades old. Hope the SNS kettle will also last as long. Furthermore, what are the availability of parts once you need to replace a certain parts? Hope it's not overpriced and avaiable.
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 !
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!
I have an old school weber kettle and I want an upgrade. I am torn because I really want the performer premium because I like the cart system and it has the ne P vent for better dialing of the air flow, but I would have to drill to add a probe port and thats a con. The SnS is ready to go, but it needs a better table, at least for me. Ugh so torn
So a Webber copy. Lovely
Thanks for sharing. When my existing kettle gives up the ghost I will have to consider SnS.
LOL Justin FFS, "close enough for government work?" The only person I've ever heard say that is ME (who learned it from my dad). Good review man, thanks.
Compare that Grill to the stock master Touch by Weber
I'm trying to choose between the two.
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.
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
What's the size of the bottom charcoal grate, and will an 18" cast iron grate fit to replace it? Great looking kettle!!
wondering: if SNS uses so much stainless steel than Weber, why can't they offer a better warranty than Weber?
Thank you for such a detailed review. I was looking at getting the Weber Master-Touch Premium E-5775 but, here in the UK, it's pretty much out of stock everywhere, and, I'm pretty happy about that now. Having seen this review, and looking at all those really great touches SnS have added, like the smoke hole and the probe hole, and that gasket, just makes me feel this is an even better thought out product. I've got the Slow 'n Sear on order as well so, for me, ordering this was a no-brainer, and so that's what I've done. (For anyone in the UK who's looking at this and wanting to buy one, I've ordered mine from Totally BBQ - tbbq.co.uk - who also stock the SnS accessories.)
Got my SnS Deluxe from them a couple of weeks back. My next upgrade is either the Weber E-5775 or the SnS Grill but both are OOS everywhere in the UK as I post. I can't decide between the two as they both have features as a newbie (7 months of grill ownership) I really like.
It may come down to price, whichever comes back in stock first or a coin toss as to what replaces my Weber Compact Kettle.
@@ElcomeSoft Well I've had my SnS for about a year now and couldn't be happier. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything from the Weber. That said, I do want to get a Weber Summit Kamado at some point but that's out of stock at the moment. The SnS is great though - really happy with it.
@@theimp67 thanks for responding! The gasket, the probe hole and the smoke hole do hold a fair bit of sway for me but Weber solves my biggest issue, the lid... And also, the GBS kit that you get with the Weber looks so very nice too especially as I am only just learning how to use direct heat.
It honestly might go down to whoever has stock available first, unless I have the willpower to wait until sale time.
@@ElcomeSoft Let's be honest, you're going to be happy with whatever you get. And there's nothing stopping you getting the other one day the line. (I've got 5 at the moment, think I'll be happy with the one more.)
I wonder if one can just buy the SNS top part of the kettle? That would be great for those of us who aren't ready to get rid of our webers just yet.
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.
So farfrom this review I'm really liking what I'm seeing
Love the color
I really wanted to buy it, so when you said was a bit pricey I was thinking 90 to 100 dollars and I was like ok, save and buy it.
I went to the link and it says 279.00 dollars. Now is out right unaffordable. Thank you for the review.
Way too much for a kettle imo