First Look: Weber Gourmet BBQ System

What do you do when you have the most recognized charcoal grill on the market? You make accessories for it. Weber has just introduced a line of products for its Weber 22 1/2 Kettle Charcoal Grill they are calling the Gourmet BBQ System. Two cooking grates, one a small round one, the other a donut shaped grate. If you just want to do some grilling, the two grates fit together and work like the standard Weber cooking grate. If you want to do something different, say wok cooking, griddle cooking, or intense searing, you take out the center section and put in one of the Gourmet BBQ System accessories (Wok Pan, Griddle, or Cast Iron Sear Grate). Of course this isn't cheap. The special grate will run around $30 and the inserts will run between $30 and $50. But you might want to take a look, particularly if you need a gift for someone with a 22 1/2 Weber Charcoal Grill or Performer Grill.

Photo: Weber-Stephen Products Company