You can’t talk about gas grills without talking about the propane tanks that you need to fuel them. These tanks are made by Worthington Cylinders (based in Ohio) in one of their US facilities (they have three locations in Ohio, one in Wisconsin, and one in Mississippi).
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Weber Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill Review
4 Jun
Product Description:
Over the past half-century, Weber has grown from a small sheet metal shop in Illinois into one of the world’s most recognized brands in outdoor cooking. During that time, the company has expanded beyond its classic kettle grill (now modernized and sold as the Weber One-Touch series) to offer many other products ranging from gas grills to cooking accessories to even full-service restaurants.
One of those newer products is the Propane Gas Go Anywhere, which aims to be the perfect tailgating companion. It’s small and boxy just like the Charcoal Go Anywhere, and it has the same porcelain-enameled steel body and 160 sq inches of cooking surface. But unlike the Charcoal Go Anywhere, the propane version easy and convenient thanks to its easy-to-work with fuel source (the standard 1lb cylinders) and push button igniter.
American Alternative Review:
In our earlier reviews of the Weber One-Touch Series and the Weber Smokey Joe Series, we spent a lot of time talking about the 2011 Weber class action settlement, which agreed that the grills couldn’t be marked as “Made in USA” because they weren’t 100% made in America. We also explained how even without the “Made in USA” marking, those two grills scored very highly for being almost 100% made in America.
Unfortunately, the entire Go Anywhere series (including the Propane Go Anywhere) are made assembled in China out of entirely foreign-sourced parts and materials, despite being designed and engineered in the US.
Watch out though! Amazon and many other sites report that the Go Anywhere Gas is Made in the USA. This is not correct, and we were able to confirm this with a Weber representative.
1.5/5 stars
You can check it out here
In case you missed it: Charcoal Barbecue Grills Recap!
24 May
In case you missed it, last year we researched many different charcoal barbecues ranging from the iconic Weber One-Touch Kettles to the awe-inspiring Kamado Joe ProJoe. Among the grills we reviewed, we found three distinct groups: portable, standard, and kamados. Of course, those aren’t the only types of charcoal barbecues out there, but they are the three categories where we’ve reviewed enough products to be able to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Portable Grills:
If you’re looking for a small, portable barbecue grill, we highly recommend the Weber Smokey Joe. It’s essentially a miniaturized version of the classic Weber kettles, featuring the same look and the same high-quality construction as its full-size counterparts. The Smokey Joe is assembled and almost all of its parts are materials-sourced and manufactured in Weber’s Huntley, Illinois factory, earning the grill a 5/5 American Alternative score. In comparison, the Charbroil Charcoal Table-Top and Weber Charcoal Go Anywhere grills are only designed and engineered in the USA. They are sourced, manufactured, and assembled in China.
Standard Grills:
For a high-quality, standard-sized barbecue grill we recommend either a PK Grill or one of the Weber One-Touch Kettles. Both of them are designed and manufactured in America, receiving 5/5 star reviews. They also both come from longstanding American brands that have great histories behind them. Between the two of them, the Weber One-Touch Kettles are more affordable and come in a multiple configurations to suit your exact needs and budget. The PK Grills are more expensive but feature a unique rust-proof Aluminum construction. The PK Grills are also slightly more American-made (both grills round to a 5/5 score but the Weber One-Touch Kettles received a slightly lower raw score). At the end of the day though, either would make a great choice over the Chinese-made Charbroil 600-Series American Gourmet or the Char-Griller barbecue grills.
Kamados:
Finally, for the ultimate step up in quality and versatility (and price) in a charcoal barbecue, there are the ceramic kamado cookers, which you can use to grill, steam, roast, and bake. And among these exotic barbecues, we recommend the Primo kamados such as the Primo Oval Jr and the Primo Oval XL. Unlike the Kamado Joe ClassicJoes (which scored 1.5/5 stars) or the better known Big Green Eggs (which scored 2/5 stars), the Primo kamados are entirely made in the USA for a 5/5 star American Alternative rating.
Note that we also reviewed the Kamado Joe ProJoe and gave it a 5/5 star rating like the Primo kamados. But despite the fact that the ProJoe is entirely made in the USA, we can’t compare it with the other kamados on account of its whopping $8000 price tag.
Here’s a list of all the charcoal barbecue grills that we reviewed (click the links to go to our full review of each of the grills):
New Category Kickoff: Gas Grills
23 May
Grilling season has come back around again, and I can’t wait to get back out there!
Last year we took a look at charcoal grills and found some great options that were entirely Made in USA options. This time around we are going to take an in-depth look at the gas grill options out there to help you find an American-made grill that combines the fun of outdoor grilling with the convenience and speed of propane.
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