I'm thinking about buying a Weber Master Touch 22-Inch Charcoal Grill

[Lowjiber]

I'm thinking that it might be a nice supplement to my WSM for those times when I just want a simple rack of ribs, etc.

Anyone have any thoughts?

John

[RonB]

I think the feeling around here is that you can't have too many cookers. The Master Touch will allow you to go low and slow as well as hot and fast. A steak reverse seared on the Weber kettle is hard to beat though.

[LA Pork Butt]

I think you will love it, and if you add a SlowNSear you will really love it.

[Nate]

I would recommend the performer over the master touch. Also make sure you get a slow n sear also.

[David Parrish]

I like the master touch but dislike the grate it comes with. Find a nice hinged stainless steel grate on Amazon and you'll be happier.

[Thunder77]

+1 on what David Parrish said. Especially if you are going to get the SnS. With the SnS you will definitely want the hinged grate.

[Lowjiber]

I just finished watching several cooks on the Weber using the the SlowNSear. What a clever idea!

I'll be ordering a SNS once I'm convinced of my choice of Webers.

Thanks Much!!

John

[kenrobin]

I have a Master Touch... it's my most versatile cooker. In addition to steaks, burgers, chicken, etc I use the Weber accessories like the griddle, wok & pizza stone. You can cook just about anything on the Master Touch.

[Huskee]

Sounds like a great idea. The only kettle better than the 22" is the 26" kettle!

[DWCowles]

Not really better just bigger 😊

[David Parrish]

Sounds like a great idea. The only kettle better than the 22" is the 26" kettle!

This is a good point. For $299 you get a LOT more cooking space and it comes standard with a stainless steel grate!

[JeffJ]

A Weber kettle (22 or 26 - I have both) plus a Slow n Sear makes for a tremendously versatile cooker that is extremely easy to use.

[Lowjiber]

Well, after reading everyone's comments above and doing "a little math", I opted against purchasing the Weber Master Touch 22" Grill. It includes larger wheels (not needed in my case); a lid holder; and two charcoal "pans" to sit on the grate. Since I was convinced to use a Slow'NSear, I saw no need to pay the extra $50 for something(s) that I either didn't need and/or want.

So, I just pulled-the-trigger on a Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" and a Slow'NSear Plus (the one with the grate in the bottom).

Thanks again to all who chimed in and helped me with my decision process. I'll post my first cook when everything arrives.

John

[JeffJ]

Congrats! You are going to love the ease of use and consistently good cooks that combo delivers.

[David Parrish]

Great combo. You're gonna love it!

I highly recommend you give this grate a hard look. It'll work much better than the plated grate the kettle comes with:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1LEKPX/?tag=amazi0a8-20

[Lowjiber]

Thanks for the link. Not a lot of info was on Amazon, but I did see one pic somewhere that showed the one I ordered (Premium) having a hinged grate. If it doesn't I'll fire off an order for the one you linked above.

[David Parrish]

The grate is indeed hinged but the whole thing is plated metal. Eventually the plating starts wearing out and the whole thing will rust. You might get a year out of it but only if you cook a lot less than I do. The SS grate I linked you will last a lifetime.

[Lowjiber]

Ahhhh... Point well taken. I'll "cut my teeth" on the OEM grill while waiting on the new one you suggested. Thanks Much!