I Get Asked About THIS Kamado The MOST | Weber Summit Unboxing & First Impressions

[@ShaneONeill-j6f]

I went from BGE to a classic 2, then a junior which I all love. Just purchased the s6 with the cart with the low profile slow and sear and unfortunately haven’t touched my KJ’s in a month, not knocking KJ’s but this is so versatile that I had hot dogs going in 15 min. I’ve done everything but a brisket so far and I’m very impressed. Didn’t like cleaning the charcoal by hand when I wanted to switch from lower position to upper grilling position so now I don’t really do it anymore, just use the sns with the sns drip and griddle wrapped in foil. I keep the grate in the lower position to light my small chimney (with ignitior), with sns in place. Dump the lit coals in the slow and sear, install drip and griddle drip tray and main grate and you’re grilling or doing low and slow in minutes. It’s a kettle/Kamado that’s very consistent with my KJ’s as far as temp stability, and IMO a touch less inefficient which is a plus as I feel it provides a better bark and smoke flavour. Looking forward to seeing some more reviews and cooks on this from you. Funny…I said to my wife when I was researching this that I wish James had a review on this! Awesome grill!

[@NickVincent]

You can get even simpler than that. Toss a couple handfuls of coals on the backside, hit it with a propane torch from Harbor Freight for a min or 2, then once it hits temp, toss some chunks on and off you go cooking on the front half. Seriously --- no need for the SnS or any of that, barebones indirect smoking works great in this thing. Not to say the SnS isn't nifty, esp if you want a water cook.

[@TomShea-m6v]

I sold my summit and bought the Kamado big joe 3. I just love it. Im so impressed how it holds the temperature you want

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It’s got a high bar to compete against. Just finished my first brisket in it

[@DooDooFairy]

Down side of a ceramic Kamado is if you overshoot your temp it’s a pain to get it back down because of the heat retention. No issue with Summit.

[@tonsoguns420]

Glad to see you finally get a summit in for review... you probably already know this, but the big joe grates fit the top of the summit and the standard joe grates fit on the lower area for dual zone cooking.

[@wakeywarrior]

I have a Summit and it’s on my channel. Nothing can beat it everything considered for that ‘sports utility’ BBQ. I use the Big Joe accessories for a great divide and conquer set up (shown on my channel) so you already can do that . That’s the best way to do a reverse sear. The new Big Joe fancy steel plancha fits exactly. The Big Joe Flexible Cooking rack does apparently. Slow and Sear does. The Summit is the best, I’m interested to see your cooks going forward. The Summit has no problems with ‘too much’ insulation. It cooks almost identical to a ceramic, but overshoots are easier to manage. Let’s see a brisket and a pulled pork.

[@deannamcgrew6288]

I want to see anything and everything you can do w this grill. How quick to get to temp for hot and fast vs Kamado Joe vs propane? How quick you can bring down the temp if you overshoot? How well does it hold temps for low and slow? Rotisserie options. Ease for cleaning. Taste comparison? Accessories. All of it. So happy you are trying it

[@geraldsahd3413]

It might be interesting to review accessory compatibility across brands and off label. What I like about Weber is the tons of options for accessories and replacement parts.

[@iisreset]

Great idea, I would love to know if the Big Joe accessories would work on the Summit or vice versa.

[@TheMattstaub]

I've read that Big Joe accessories fit the Weber. Can you do your double indirect technique with the Summit?

[@amoktimeflies]

At last! I’ve been cooking on the original Weber Summit that had the gas ignition (which I never use!) and the higher spec heat deflector. Whilst I lust after a Big Joe III, but it is way out of my price range the Summit is a really good alternative. I’ve got 5 different Weber grills - obviously the Summit, the master touch premium - which I’ve had for 10 years and is my use and abuse pizza oven (!), Smokey Mountain, Go Anywhere charcoal and a Smokey joe. With your SUV analogy you are spot on - I can honestly say that I could cut down my BBQ collection to just the Summit and the GA. Thanks for doing this James - really looking forward to your next cooks on the Summit!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Cheers

[@MacManderson]

I actually used my BGE last night for a couple of steaks. I woke up, opened the dome, and discovered my firebox and ring had a giant crack running down the both of them. I live in Georgia, and it was like 65 degrees last evening, so cold temps weren’t the issue. I had just replaced the $189 band and hinge assembly right after Christmas, and put on a new gasket which was $40. Now for a new box and ring, it’s gonna run about $315. They require a lot expensive maintenance just to cook outside. I’ve had my father’s Weber Kettle now for about 14 years. He bought it back in the mid 90s. I’ve only had to replace the grate and the One Touch System on it once. By far the BEST GRILL IN THE WORLD. I’m sorry but BGE doesn’t hold a candle to the Weber. Every single thing about a BGE is super expensive. Go with Weber all day!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

If you aren’t the original owner with a receipt the ceramic replacement parts on an egg get expensive quick for sure

[@MacManderson]

You are 100% correct my friend. My uncle just gave me his old Egg right before Christmas which I’m very grateful for. But knowing what I know now, I probably would go with the Summit if I were in the market to buy a brand new Kamado. I already own the 18” WSM, and the old Kettle. Weber is best in the business. First class all the way.

[@Franklinguy759]

Love my Webber Summit for it’s simplicity. When I looked at the Egg and the Joe I noticed that to get the type of cook I wanted I needed to “assemble “ the inside of the cooking chamber in various ways with many components. With the Summit the pre cook assembly is much less. The Webber holds heat like a champ and I have cooked 8 hour pork shoulders that turned out great. I would highly recommend this Kamado for a first time buyer, and maybe for an only time buyer. That being said I am sure the Egg and Joe preform at a very high level.

[@2g1c69]

The egg, Joe and Akorns truly are amazing 1 grill to rule them all (you can cook almost every style very effectively) Highly recommend for an only time buyer. These are good but the food quality i get on the double walled or ceramic kamados

[@justinkim8829]

Weber Summit Charcoal owner here. For reverse sear, I find that removing the heat deflector and raising the grill grate before sear can be quite tricky (but do-able). My approach is similar to kettle: coal grates at the top level, no heat deflector, coals in basket and banked to one side. Once ready to sear, the charcoal baskets make it easy to slide them in/out of position, without losing to much coal. Also, the baskets keep the coals concentrated and raised towards grilling surface, which makes for an amazing sear. Remove cooking grate, let coals glow up (dome closed, full vent open). Once ready to sear, put cold cooking grate and sear: this avoids grill marks and creates real nice maillard reaction. It may be tricky to light using built-in igniter (older model), since coal grate is at top position. I like to use the chimney: put 1-2 chunks of wood at the bottom of chimney, then fill 1/2 to 2/3 with charcoal, and light per usual. I find putting wood chunks at the bottom accelerates the time to create clean blue smoke. Would love to see more videos regarding weber kamado.

[@cindykee3719]

This was what I was going to post - use the more traditional indirect "grilling" setup for a reverse sear steak, with the charcoal on the top coal grate position. I like the addition of using the cold cooking grate, too! I'll have to give that a try! (I am always surprised at how many people want the grill marks instead of a more even Maillard reaction.)

[@ChristopherDillman]

How do you raise the grill grate? I'm interested in this grill, but can't find any info on that feature. Essential for tri-tip sear. 🤙

[@kitchenbro5709]

Good on weber for sending it an open to an honest review

[@The_Monkey_King]

James, as one of those who requested the Summit, thanks for obliging good sir. I recommend trying the 'slow-n-sear' type two-zone cooking....or even using the charcoal baskets off to one side. I fabricated my own, and it works awesome for reverse searing and similar cooks.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks, i ordered the SNS low already

[@brianshenk6912]

@@SmokingDadBBQ I have a SNS Kamado. And two Weber kettles with an SNS. Also a KJ. You’re gonna love the SNS!

[@troyv8302]

Glad you got the Summit to review. I currently have an Akorn and thinking of upgrading maybe next year. The Big Joe III and Summit are the 2 models I am looking at. Looking forward to more cooks in the future on the Summit. Thanks for all you do James!

[@tariqomar04]

Have been a huge fan of the channel for a while now and excited to see you review the Summit - I've had one for coming up on 2-years now and absolutely love it. As others have mentioned, many of the KJ grates/accessories will fit the Summit (not the rotisserie though - have to get a special one from Holland (Spit on Fire)). I've had great experience for steaks using a KJ standard grate and soap-stone on the bottom level, directly above the charcoal, and then a KJ big joe half moon on the other side of the cooker - allows for 2-zone cooking for a reverse sear and leveraging the great crust you get on the soap stone. One thing I'd love to see is if the Slo Roller fits on the Summit and if its an improvement over using the standard diffuser for something like a brisket. Cheers!

[@loseerich493]

Excellent. You're really plugged into what ordinary BBQ folks at home are wondering about nowadays. The Camp Chef was one, gravity charcoals were another, now this! Thank you for doing *timely* & *relevant* reviews of BBQ equipment us folks out in the real world want info on.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks so much

[@thisguy2755]

I have the Summit Charcoal Grill for about 4 years now. Best BBQ I ever cooked on. I love mine so much. I holds temps like rock, is really easy to move around/lift AND.... cools back from very hot to low temps in a really small time period. The latter is my absolute biggest plus on this BBQ. Plus pricewise... It can't be beat.

[@xinzhaooo]

This channel always seems to have the best reviews, and I keep coming back. Looking to get into the Kamado scene for the first time. I'm really interested to see how this Weber Kamado style compares to the traditional ceramic Kamados. Looking forward to a more in-depth review of this!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks, coming soon!

[@rageremains]

Yes! I was starting to think this wouldn’t happen. I’m a big fan of this channel. James sold me on the Kamado lifestyle but I went with the Weber as the weight of the joe, unfortunately wasn’t something I wanted to deal with, so I’m super excited to learn some tricks to get a Kamado joe like experience on the Weber. Keep up the great work!

[@SaiyaDad9000]

I have a summit Kamado and a custom made 150 gallon offset. The kamado is absolutely amazing and I use it almost daily.

[@brad4527]

Hi James Good morning! I was looking at the weber Summit as well but i went with big Daddy KMJ . I dont regret buying the KMJ, price wise its definitely cheaper and thats a nice thing for some folks who want a really good smoker and w Weber is a really great company to buy from. My wife had 21ih kettle witch I broke it in and started make me think witch Kamado style to buy and after watching when you were using the Kamado Joe is where i cam to my decision. So i have no regrets buying my KBJ. My wife would've rather i bought the Weber Summit because it was cheaper , but i said i just bought you the Cadillac of washing machine and dryer ..... So the rest is history lol . Cheers James, Happy Sunday!! Brad.

[@slothlovechunk]

Thanks for the disclaimer at the start. Many don't say that they received the product free of charge, much appreciated.

[@davidconners]

I can not wait for more experiments and cooks on this! This is the grill that I have, can't wait to see what you do with it so I can mimic it, take it through the ringer!!

[@Freabyrd]

Love my new Summit! Can't wait to see some low and slow videos! Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the thumbnail. Looking forward for the comparison between the grills. Great channel 👍

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks

[@lexwaldez]

The obvious ask is for something forgiving like a pulled pork and something more difficult like a brisket. Looking forward to next vid on Weber Kamado. I think this is something that I didn't know I needed!

[@BrokeGuyBBQ]

Glad to see you get a weber summit kamado in for review! Definitely one of my favorites on the market.

[@ledheavy26]

Very excited to finally see this grill in your backyard. I look forward to the comparisons with the Joes. As a current Weber Performer enthusiast the Summit E6 is on my radar as the upgrade path, but as a regular viewer of yours you have no doubt also made me think of getting a Joe. The lower price and not having to worry about cracking ceramics are two major pros for the Summit to me but its not a done deal on what I would choose yet. I may even just say to hell with fuel efficiency and just getnthe 26" kettle lol.

[@slacayo]

How exciting how exciting James! I bought the original version of thIs platform in the midst of the pandemic May 2020. Mine came with the snap jet ignition which is an awesome feature and the plate deflector with the hinges that open up. I also found your channel during that time and was leaning on getting a KJ but opted for the WSCG because of ease to move around and affordability. For those out there on the fence it’s a great grill. No regrets at all. You start adding slow n sear or the vortex and it raises this platform to another level. Looking forward to your cooks with it and what you think. This is webers best cooker imho

[@zacharyschneider5119]

As a primo kamado grill user i would love to see you review one. I love your in depth reviews and appreciate your honesty

[@davidfrey8669]

Couple ideas for future vids on this: 1. Paul’s Q channel did a vid using some of the Kamado Joe racks and deflectors in the Summit Kamado. Seemed to fit. Would love to see what you could do with that topic. 2. They say one advantage of Summit Kamado over ceramics is it’s considerably easier / faster to bring the temp down in you overshoot. Would love to see you run an experiment on this to see how true that is.

[@wakeywarrior]

I have one it is considerably easier.

[@NickVincent]

It is considerably easier and it's because ceramics cook on thermal mass, this cooks on insulation. The Summit actually has a little bit of airflow to it unlike ceramics (which leads to struggles with getting enough smoke ring).

[@MrPanthers23]

Great video. I was trying to decide between this, a kamado joe, or a weber 26. I ended up going with a weber 26, using the slow n sear for my 22 kettle I already had inside it. Kamados in general are just so pricey. But, I would love to see you put in a low profile slow n sear in the summit. It can turn it into a top down smoker. I would love to hear your thoughts on that, since that emulates offset cooking.

[@Brooks5678]

The summit is so versatile. Great grill. Have had mine 5 years and would buy it again. I am a Big fan of the large vortex on the bottom rack.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Great stuff James. Weird, I didn’t get a notification today and couldn’t find this when I searched earlier.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

That happened on my wife’s account today too. That’s odd

[@elliotbusch1906]

Thanks for reviewing this, love my BJ3 but like the idea of quickly coming up to temp or cooling down as there is no heat soak. Wish there was a method of rain protection for the chimney

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It took over an hour with the vents nearly closed to cool off from 400 for the break in burn so while it’s not heat soaked ceramic the double wall air gap retains heat as well so will be interesting to see

[@MrRatFinkster]

Very interested to hear more about your experiences and see if they mimic mine, and if my hypotheses that I have about why a KJ is superior will come through (as an owner of a WSK who bought it based on compromise). Some of the things I would like to get your impressions on down the road: - which is easier to light / takes less time to be ready - how you feel about the flat fire box vs the tall fire box in a KJ - if the damper is useful being just a piece of tin - vs your double indirects, etc. - which KJ accessories fit - ceramic deflectors, sloroller, etc. - how you feel about the upper and lower dampers - overall feel of quality.

[@kenmills7075]

Thank you so much James. I have the weber summit for a year now but haven’t had time to find out what its potential is. With you doing these test that will expedite that for me lol. I thought about more than one selling it and buying the Kamado Joe III. Especially anxious to hear your thoughts on a long cook. Thanks

[@kauerpc]

Nice video! I have one for a year and since then I didnt touch my two other barbecues, which I really liked. The Weber Summit is extremely versatile, efficiency is JUST in tbe right spot for clean smoke every time, easy to control and quick to reflect changes. The size is a big deal also, you can do a lot of food in it and even in the same level you can several different heat zones. Additionaly, there a lot of accessories from other branda that fit and the Weber GBS all fit. Plus, the steel will never crack. It is lighter, easy to move, etc etc etc. I live in Europe and paid 1049 euros, while Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Primo, Monolith or Bastard on equivalent size would be from 2600 to 3000 euro. The Weber Summit has unbeatable value and it does at least everything the others do. I recommend to anyone.

[@MrAwacs00]

hi where you buy your kamado 1049 euros ? in France it's 1500 euros :(

[@BBQOnABudget]

I bet the Slow N Sear attachment would fit and allow for a better sear by getting the coals closer to the grate. I have one and it fits perfectly in the Weber Kettle and my Kettle Joe.

[@glasscockpits]

You would need the low profile version in order to fit it on the Summit. To get the coals closer, you only need to move the grate to the upper level.

[@CulinaryGod]

Yes! I love my Summit Kamado. Can't wait to see what you can do with it! Also after a couple cooks the top vent will gunk up a little bit and keep your settings when you open/close the lid. Brand new it spins quite freely. Looking forward to more content with this grill.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks, me too

[@darrylrichman]

'Bout time! The one thing I use ALL THE TIME in my Summit Kamado is a Slow n Sear. Pretty much anything that takes 5 hours or less, the SNS is good. For that Tomahawk, I would run the SNS at a low temp with the steak indirect, then as you did, open the vents and get it hot. The sear could then be done right up to the coals for an excellent crust. SNS makes a low profile version just for the Weber Kamado, but I had an original model and that works ok, even though it does hold the grid up slightly.

[@ihatalgore]

Would love to see some creative uses of the Summit (you never disappoint on this front) along with the XL Adjustable Rig from Ceramic Grill Store. 1) does it fit? If so, how well? 2) can you cook raised direct low and slow on the XL rig (like a pit barrel cooker)? 3) would baking pizza on top of the XL rig produce a better outcome (with radiant heat bouncing back off the dome on to the toppings) or is this radiant heat effect only a "ceramic" thing and, of course, 4) would using the adjustable rig allow you to do a double indirect setup (cooking fairly high in the dome - couldn't use the stock Weber grate for this, would need to use oval grates from Ceramic Grill Store) while still having full access to the charcoal (i.e. could add wood chunks or extra fuel whenever you wanted with ease)? This combo has always intrigued me but I've never seen anybody try it.

[@rickstevens3027]

Smokin dad James. I also wonder, EVERYTHING this guy said.

[@ManCaveMeals]

excellent walk around and demo... i have been a fan of this grill for a while now even though I have never cooked on one.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@dyoutoob]

Excellent video as always! Have you looked at Hasty Bake Legacy? You mention cookers that do several things well (hot and fast, low and slow, etc) and the Legacy is fantastic as an all around cooker. The Legacy is a bit unique in that it has a small exhaust near/below the grate. This seems to keep temps pretty even and forces more "smoke" through the food you cook. But probably the best feature is the ability to raise and lower the heat source making it easy to go from smoking to searing. The firebox is also accessible from the side without disturbing the grates. And the cooking area is huge compared to other charcoal grills I've had. I can fit 5 racks of ribs laying flat, or if I were to use rib racks I'm sure I could do 10 racks easily. Admittedly I'm a Hasty Bake fan but I think it would be great to compare against a kamado

[@thebuckeyebbq5424]

Weber makes a good product and are an amazing company. They’ve done a ton to support kids who have an interest in cooking.

[@samsasmokin6582]

The Summit has become my go to for smaller smoking cooks like ribs, single brisket & so on, Lone Star Grillz IVS for larger cooks. I recommend getting a “Slow n Sear” for it Thanks for your efforts. I also enjoy your pizza videos.

[@ChuckRiley]

Perfect timing. I’ve been considering the Summit for a while.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

glad to help

[@msbtennis]

Exciting times ahead. This grill in on my list to consider to compliment my Woodwind Pro.

[@danthompson9596]

I there a way to setup a double diffuser with a water pan in the Summit similar to what you've done in the Kamado Joe? I've seen the 18" Slo Roller used but it looked a little high in the bowl.

[@jamesorr1200]

I’m excited to see you work with this! I’m super impressed by the durability of that finish. I believe the slow and sear fits the summit. I’ve really wanted to try it for searing a steak.

[@rodneyodell8959]

You have to get the low profile slow n sear for the summit, just so you know.

[@d307p]

I have a Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Station I bought a few years ago. I use it more than any off my other grills. It’s a great grill.

[@deannamcgrew6288]

Pls give us tips for the first 5 or so cooks - like you did w the Kamado Joe. Temp management is a little different than KJ

[@psychojackel69]

Also great videos dude. You break it down nicely when reviewing your products.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks 🙏

[@XiangUK]

I have one of these and it's now the only BBQ that I use, it just cooks stuff so well! My only gripe is that there is no official rotisserie for it, there is something called the "Spit on Fire" which is apparently very good, but I keep holding out in hopes that Weber release one officially.

[@Brent_Hannan]

I'm excited about this series, as the Summit Kamado is the next grill on my purchase list.

[@rickstevens3027]

WHAT !! this is awesome. I have this grill. So glad your going to be trying it out!! It can be a challenge when your trying to smoke & sear. Would love for you to do it webers way & the. Try it doing Kamado parts inside of the WSK. Also. Have always wondered what KJ toys fit inside the WSK.

[@maheenm]

Great to see you looking at the Weber Summit. Big fan of your channel and find it super helpful with lots of great tips and advice. Upgraded from my Weber kettle to the Summit about 6 months ago, such a great and light weight Kamado. All the benefits with very few drawbacks. As other have mentioned the the Big Joe and Standard Joe grates fit the Summit, so you can play around with sections just like on the other Kamados. Looking forward to the deep dive on this one!

[@randallsnider5025]

Great video. Love my Summit as well as KJ Use your soapstone or CIgriddle from big Joe to sear. Works great. You can also put soapstone from classic on lower level

[@Dei_Verbum_1989]

YES! I have been waiting for this one. I’m really considering the Weber and am interested in your experience and thoughts on it.

[@mitchpetersmusic]

Thanks for sharing, can’t wait for the comparison videos between this and the Joe v Big Green Egg

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Me too

[@PhysioDetective]

Things I want to see - pizza, brisket, pork ribs, beef ribs, pulled pork. Would love to see hacks you develop like you have done for your KJ. Thanks!

[@MeltedFace707]

Yessss so glad you got your hands on one. I have one of them but it's hard to find info on KZbin about them

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

looking forward to some tests

[@JustGrillingandChilling.]

Ahhhhh, Sunday morning with another visit with James…. I am in a good place!!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Good morning ☕️

[@JustGrillingandChilling.]

@@SmokingDadBBQ it sure is… ☕️ +🥩 =👍🏼

[@praetorxyn]

Nice. I considered the Summit at one point but I considered it overpriced for what it was and went elsewhere. Are you going to put a pizza stone or osmething in there to try and do your double indirect method?

[@mattm3372]

For a next video maybe try with some KJ accessories like de divide and conquer system from the Big Joe or deflector plates?

[@GrantHendrick]

Thank you for doing so much research that helps so many people!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@williamwalker2985]

I recently found your channel and have been watching your videos on long low-temp cooks for briskets on the Kamado Joe. I'd be interested in seeing techniques on how to add wood during the cook to get more smoke flavor while keeping a clean burn at a low temp with the Weber Summit Kamado like you do with the Kamado Joe. Also, I'd be interested if you have any ideas about how to use a second level of heat deflectors (maybe borrowing the ones from the Kamado Joe) on the Weber Kamado to keep a cleaner burn on long slow cooks.

[@800techcar]

I've done similar double indirect smoked on my Weber Summit Kamado as James has done on his KJ using a 15" Lodge cast iron pizza pan spaced with a single flat firebrick on top of the Weber diffusor plate since i don't have a slo roller. This allows me to run temps between 275 to 325 for hotter fire, clean smoke for great crust and taste on briskets, butts, ribs.

[@JohnJohnDu4]

Excited to see how the Weber does!

[@robertoconnell5054]

Would love to see a review of the Grilla Kong.

[@arboyprepper4616]

Great video , I own a Weber kamado and will say it’s the best bang for your buck.

[@craiggrandy9875]

I've had the Weber Summit for 2 years and have found if you add the low profile slow&sear with the drip pan, you will find it's much more versatile than any grill you have ever owned. I have alot of high end grills and have found myself using the Summit more than anything else.

[@wafflecrunch]

I think the ash-box configuration is really smartly designed. I am a little hesitant to make the plunge due to accessory limitations. Would be great to see content of what is compatible and what is available. I think the pricing on this is very competitive so I am really curious on what is on the horizon for this kamado.

[@seanedwards2425]

I would like to see you do a whole turkey on the Weber summit! Thank you, love your work!

[@redstone5149]

That big steak looks amazing! The Summit Komado is now on my list!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i like it, still doing some testing before my final review

[@sapeart24]

Great video - I have had a weber summit for about 9 months and you have called the first impressions great. I am in Ireland where the climate can be unstable - I would be interested in how to use in the different weathers.

[@Brooks5678]

About time. This is an awesome grill

[@rick44081]

I run the big joetisserie with mine, just needed to shave a little off the bottom to fit. Now trying to get measurements of the new KJ basket to see if it will work.

[@HeinekenBaron]

Great first impressions of the Weber Summit and well wear on it in your future cooks. I love my Summit, currently doing the Sunday roast beef on it and the smell outside is amazing. Pros are the versatility, the fuel efficiency over regular Weber kettles, grill size and price vs ceramics. Cons are the caster wheels are poor, the gasket isn't great and mine leaked smoke where both ends meet and cost vs other Weber kettles. One thing to add and its more a pro for Weber in general is the customer service I find to be top notch. My gasket wasn't great so I emailed them and they sent me a new one.

[@ronalddenkens4629]

Would love to see a cook in the summit with the KJ15094622 Karbon Steel Big Joe Griddle would love to buy the griddle but don't like the price 🤔

[@johnknapp6328]

Glad to see you recieved a summit. For a long time I wanted the kamato big joe 3. They have gotten quite costly and somethings I've seen held me off the bands, and It looked like quality control was on the down slide, the weber kamato seems amazing but the lack of some accessories aka rotiserie bothered me I think there's a company that makes one now. I would like to know what differences between kettle and kamato. I have kettle I think it's most innovative invention made, and with all the accessories you can use on it, I'm curios if the clean out on kamato is more heavy duty. I've never had problems but it still amazes me that you can control temps as well as you can and I have old style vents no smoke lobe that the summit and new kettles have, the kettle in my mind not an overnight set it and forget it. I know Harry Soo did some testing and he got 37hrs on one load of coal on the kamato. That's what makes the kamato shine, I know with its capabilities you could cook in conditions I wouldn't on regular kettle. What's nice too amazon is one retailer you can spread payments out over 12 months.My concern is as much as I would like one of every grill, is getting to many grills. I'm looking for you to show us what major differences the weber kamato has to warrent a move up from kettle. Weber, I know you have dropped prices on the kettles I think Smokin dad could use one to motivate kettle owners to move up to the weber Kamato. 🎉Congradulations Smokin Dad they couldn't given a better person this product. There are a couple other channels that use them, one has done one time comparison with kamato joe, looking forward to what incite you have to put in place. Next items you need is Komodo Kamado the last person just sold his and went back to kamat Joe.

[@Obdnejf]

I believe I read somewhere that some Big Joe accessories fit in the Weber Summit. Can you test that? Maybe that would open a range of new possibilities for the Weber Summit. Thanks!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

good idea, will check

[@slothlovechunk]

I have a Weber summit Kamado and am trying to figure out the most convenient double indirect method. I ordered a 18" round soapstone to use as a second heat deflector (and as a griddle and searing surface). Am curious what you figure out with your much greater experience level. Also interested what you think of the stock heat deflector vs ceramic heat deflectors that usually come with Kamados.

[@johnrhodes837]

I started doing double indirect on the Summit because of this channel. I went with two ceramic half moons vs. soapstone. I have the Weber extender grate as well, so my setup is deflector and main grill grate in place as normal. Then the two half moons on the second grate (water pan on top if want to catch drippings or add some humidity), then Weber extender grate above. There you have it!

[@polsok44]

O man I have been waiting for this, its my favorite grill

[@kennykendall5709]

These appeared in my local Ace Hardware a bit ago, and have been interested to learn more. Thanks, James!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Me too

[@ELEVOPR]

I have the original one. The one with the stainless steel cart and Solid bottom cart, not a grate like the new cart brings. Also the Heat Deflector the original one weighs about 8 pounds by itself it is Double walled and opens on both sides so you can add charcoal without having to remove the heat deflector. The New heat deflector is much much thinner and must be removed to add Charcoal to your Weber Kamado. So they gave you much less but kept the price the same 🤦🏻‍♂ Good stuff and thanks for sharing.

[@RumandCook]

Great video, nice first look. Is ZipLock a channel sponsor now? I see one on the offset hahaha 🍻

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Ha my cover was getting a hole patched

[@Edward135i]

Hey James, I've been thinking about this Kamado for a while now because there's a automatic blower attachment for the 22in kettle by a company called spider grills and I was wondering if it would work on the webwr summit because it uses the same type of ash clean out as the kettle. I think it would make for a good video because nobody has done a you tube test the Spyder Grills Venom with the summit Kamado yet.

[@ledheavy26]

I've seen plenty of reports in Weber FB groups of people using the Venom on the Summit. The Summit seems to hold a steady temp anyways though, much like most Kamados. Beneficial for overnight cooks though I'd imagine.

[@maxparigi7243]

Great video along with all of the others I've seenn on this channel. I have a Kamado and really like it as well but for me the PK is king, would love to see your thoughts and comparisons on a Kamado, PK, and Hastybake!!

[@ocrun6765]

I'm glad you got a Summit. I used to want one too, maybe I still do but I got a cheap Akorn for my metal kamado because of a cabbage shortage. Looking forward to see what you can do with it. I still like my Akorn for certain things and do KJ for most everything else. You still have to figure out the perfect kamado pizza, maybe this Summit will allow you to reach high enough temps to finally do it?

[@WiscTJK]

Great review. I think you will find it very quick to heat up and if you overshoot, you can cool it down relatively quickly. I have used a vortex for great wings / chicken pieces. Very happy with it. I would say it's not as good low and slow as my WSM, but it is so versatile, I just love it for that.

[@troywells6526]

Add the vortex in the middle and its a chicken cooking machine! Love my summit! Nice review and first impressions video!

[@Brooks5678]

The vortex is also great for smoking tri tip and the reverse sear from the vortex is on another level

[@foodieferdiedmaniac420]

i have this it’s great but the middle wheel just broke like 2 weeks ago. I’ve had it for 3 years now. Got it when it’s just called summit. The wheels weren’t the right size to support all that weight. But it’s my go to when i want charcoal grilling/bbq. It’s very efficient.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

hope they warranty it for you

[@kevinscheifele6833]

I love Weber. Especially my WSM. Very versatile.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

looking forward to some cooks

[@dgordon130]

Definitely keen on this compare. Thanks Dad.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

much appreciated

[@nATHAN-rk9hf]

Can any kamado do beer can chicken? Then dont seem tall enough. Scared that a pellet will have issues with too many electric parts and looking at kamados now. Thanks!

[@ZJMK605]

Another great video. Keep em comin'

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks

[@Anteater23]

Excited to watch this. God bless you.

[@jameshamm7911]

Woo hoo...been waiting for this and brisket, of course! ;-)

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Cheers

[@surfingonmars8979]

Another great vid. Would love to see a full panoply of accessories

[@travislucas7483]

Please test this grill with the slow n sear and also the vortex if possible.

[@tomroeder7348]

Awesome! The only Achilles heel of this grill imo, is lack of first party accessory,such as a rotisserie.

[@charliescheferman]

Your videos are awesome. Do you plan on reviewing the sns kettle and the sns Kamado? Also I would love to see a comparison of the sns Kamado and a Kamado Joe 3.