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Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill

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Weber Genesis E320 Gas Grill (Blue)

Weber Genesis E320 Gas Grill (Blue)

Weber-Stephen Products Co.

The Bottom Line

All around this is one of the best gas grills on the market for it's price. Take care of it and a Weber Gas Grill will last you for a decade and give you the versatility you want to grill most anything you can think of. The high quality parts, particularly the stainless steel burners will need an occasional cleaning, but will last you long enough to pass it on to your kids. People who own Weber grills swear by them and always buy Weber. This unit is also large enough to suit almost any need.

Pros

  • Weber Support
  • Solid construction of durable parts
  • Large cooking area
  • Efficient heat output for high, even heating

Cons

  • Limited workspace
  • Single layer hood
  • Some stainless steel body parts are low quality stainless

Description

  • Three 14,000 BTU stainless steel tubular burners
  • 507 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 637 square inches
  • 42,000 total BTU output from the main burners
  • 12,000 BTU covered, flush mounted side burner
  • Electronic, push button cross over ignition
  • Thermometer built into the hood
  • Stainless steel side tables
  • Constructed of porcelain coated sheet metal, cast aluminum and 304 stainless steel
  • Built in LP fuel gauge
  • Made in the United States by Weber

Guide Review - Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill

This model has been discontinued. It is replaced by the 2011 version Weber Genesis E-320.

Weber builds grills that are among the most recommended in the world. Their wide availability make them very popular as does their consistently high quality of manufacturing. This Weber grill is an attractive unit of stainless steel and painted black (or green or blue or copper). The lid is a single layer heavy enameled steel piece, the body is black, dark blue, or green steel with a cast aluminum fire box. The frame is welded steel. Welded steel is much better than the riveted or bolt frames on many lower quality grills.

Apart from the looks, the Weber burner system provides good heat distribution that eliminates hot and cold spots. The three burner configuration gives you the ability to grill indirectly or to have a hot sear zone while having a cooler grilling area. Control on this grill is very good because of its highly adjustable valves.

The Genesis E-320 offers 42,000 BTUs from its three burners under a primary cooking area of 507 square inches. While this is a little low for a grill of this size the efficient design generates more heat with less fuel than many other grills. This unit should reach maximum temperature in less than 10 minutes and can easily sear. This unit also comes with a 12,000 BTU side burner.

While you pay for the Weber name, they are the only company that will give you 24/7 support 364 days a years. They also have a great reputation for service. This grill is also available in natural gas.

Don't need the side burner? Try the Weber Genesis E-310. Want something with more stainless steel? Try the Weber Genesis S-310.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
WEBER GENESIS E-320 NATURAL GAS GRILL, Member PJinNEFl

WE REALLY LIKE THIS GRILL. TOOK ABOUT AN HOUR TO AN HOUR 1/2 FOR ASSEMBLY. MY GRATES ARE CAST IRON. I LIKE THOSE BETTER THAN PORCELAN COATED GRATES. I FIND THE HEAT TO BE EVEN ALL OVER. IVE HAD NO FLARE UPS. I MAKE SURE THE DRIP TRAY AND PAN ARE CLEAN SO THERE WONT BE FLARE UPS. I LIKE TO DO PIZZAS ON MINE. WITH THE BURNERS ALL ON HIGH I GET OVER 600 DEGREES OUT OF IT. I PLACE A PIZZA STONE IN THERE AND PIZZAS COOK IN 5-8 MINUTES. AS SOMEONE SAID IN ANOTHER REVIEW THE BURNERS RUN EAST/WEST. WHEN I DO A LOW AND SLOW SMOKED PORK BUTT I PUT IN MY WOOD CHIPS ALONG THE FRONT BURNER AND TURN THE OTHER 2 BURNERS OFF. I GET PLENTY OF SMOKE FOR THE 1ST HOUR. THATS ENOUGH SMOKE AND THEN TURN THE BURNER WAY DOWN AND THE TEMP STAYS AROUND 225-250. IVE HAD THE GRILL ABOUT 6 MONTHS. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND USE IT QUITE A BIT. THE AIR IS PRETTY SALINE HERE SO I KEEP IT COVERED AND SOMETIMES I WHEEL IT INTO THE GARAGE WHICH IS NOT AIR CONDITIONED AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. I LIKE THE GRILL. I KEEP IT CLEAN. I THINK ITS GOING TO LAST A LONG TIME AND I AM REALLY HAPPY WITH HOW IT COOKS.

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