Weber Genesis Silver--Dealing with front and back burners

[Reds Fan 5]

My gas grill is an older model two burner Weber Genesis Silver. The burners are front and back rather than side by side. When I bought it a dozen years ago I had not discovered the joys of 2-zone cooking. Had not used it for awhile, going exclusively with charcoal. Brought the gas out of hibernation this spring for convenience of grilling on weeknights. Finding the front/back burners frustrating for two zone because the grate space on indirect section is longer and narrow.

Any suggestions on dealing with this? Are there new burner kits that would make it side by side?

[Greasy]

I just bought a Genesis Silver for $40. I've been combing the internet for parts and haven't seen anything but factory replacement burners.

[bten]

check amazon..

[Huskee]

You mean the burners run L to R instead of front to back?

This page may help give you some ideas of how to work with what you have. A water pan will help a lot, as you'll see in the article.

[Reds Fan 5]

Thanks, Huskee. I've been so focused on charcoal I haven't read Meathead's gas grilling articles. I'll try the water pan technique. I live two villages over from Meathead. Maybe he can show me the technique when he delivers my copy of his book 😀. Really great stuff on this forum and the site.

[Greasy]

From what I've seen of the grill the water pan under the grates looks really promising.

[Medusa]

My gasser ( Weber Genesis Silver B - 3 burners ) is now basically used for hot / quick cooks since going kettle in 2014. Haven't read it, but I'm sure the article mentioned by Huskee has great info.

I think the water pan is an essential addition. Also, the actual grate temperature is going to run 50-75 degrees higher than what the dome thermometer reports.

--Ed

[Le Grill]

Check out the custom warming rack/ top rack I made. Put a drip/water pan under this and it's not a bad 2 zone.

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/grills-and-smokers/gas/183945-custom-warming-rack-top-shelf-for-weber-genesis-silver-b

[Reds Fan 5]

Nice work, Le Grill! Thanks for sharing. Great to encounter another Chicago suburbanite here in the pit.