Steak Dinner on the Napoleon Phantom Grill

[@markdiloreto9042]

love your methodology and meticulous way....great job!!!

[@cravensleepwalker5804]

Old video but I just purchased a Napoleon Prestige 825 so I've been going down the Napoleon rabbit hole. I always dry brine my steaks when time allows and it definitely helps distribute the flavor. I gotta say though, you put a nice crispy sear, but by cooking as long and slow as you did to get that sear you have a really thick grey band. I'm not sure the trade off was worth it. That's where that sear zone comes in handy.

[@EverettBBQ]

Wow. That looks scrum dilly! Love the spicy steak sauce on the side, that really made it pop. Bravo! 👏

[@CookingWithCJ]

Great looking Steaks Mike! Dig the whole dinner and that new grill. Good stuff. Cheers!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, CJ!

[@mariorock76]

Good video! Why don't you use the sizzle zone to sear your steaks? It's warmer and designed for that!

[@christianl1527]

When you dry brine, I can just recommend also using black pepper. It works wonders on any meat! However, I can't recommend using other spices, I tried once adding garlic powder and in the end the garlic flavor became a bit too powerful.

[@atlmantroup2073]

Great video! Looks amazing! I got my Phantom delivered on Sunday. May I ask what temperature you set the Phantom on to grill the steaks? Thanks!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Congrats on your new grill. The temp gauge was around 600 degrees. I let it preheat for about 20 minutes to make sure those grates were nice and hot

[@atlmantroup2073]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ Thank you!

[@EmdrGreg]

Hey, Mike. I just bought a Phantom and haven't cooked on it yet-- in fact, I'm new to grilling. Can you tell us the burner level you were using? It looks like they were on the low side, but I can't really tell. Great video! This might be my first grilled meal!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

That was about medium high or 3/4 of the way turned.

[@pturzy1]

I'm still mad that Napoleon sent you that grill. 😝🤪 I think it is available in the US now but I couldn't find pricing without having to call a store. I don't like spicy but I do love that Cholula Garlic. I mix a tiny bit with Japanese Mayo and crushed garlic. So darn good. Thanks for the vid!

[@zachcampbell5723]

Awesome video, random question. What do you use for your grill table beside the BBQ?

[@Wattsonthegrill]

Cheers. New subscriber from BRANTFORD ONTARIO. That BBQ was made about 2 hours north from me in Barrie.

[@jaybooth4815]

Awesome cook Mike! I’ve got to try dry brining my ribeyes and definitely try those potatoes. That Phantom grill is beautiful and is very versatile! Just needed a cold beer! Cheers!

[@twmcmahan]

That searing station you used to cook the potatoes looks pretty nice... curious why you didn't throw the ribeyes on that?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Tim! I have seared a couple steaks on there and it works great for that but I really wanted to use it for the potatoes on this cook.

[@georgepapaioannou5115]

In these grilling prep videos, I tend to end early.....avoiding the often overly orgasmic gradulation that ensues.

[@aaronwilliams7832]

Great cook Mike!! Definitely going to try to do the steak and potatoes that way!

[@rubberneckrides5940]

Looks delicious. I’ll try that dry brine technique next time I buy ribeyes

[@j.michaelcooper8167]

Chirpy little bird you got there... 😆

[@conditionsunknown9384]

Love your videos brother. I've learned alot from you . Can you do some more videos cooking with your Phantom ? Thanks again . Fan for life

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you. Believe it or not, I gave the Phantom away to my sister who was in need of a new grill.

[@conditionsunknown9384]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ that's cool . Give me the Phantom hoodie lmao 🤣 (No seriously) I'll buy it

[@KingTode]

I saw some photos that other Phantom Prestige owners shared and they said the paint on their hood (near the thermometer) developed weird spots after just the first use (i assume due to the internal heat). Can you make another video detailing how the grill has held up so far in terms of fit and finish and show close up shots? My main concern is the quality of the matte coating.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, King. I don’t think I’ll be doing any follow-up review videos but should there be an issue that arises and I’m doing a cooking video I’ll point it out.

[@KingTode]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ I'll be sure to check it out! And just to be clear, can you confirm that your hood does not have spots yet?

[@HopStoopid1]

@@KingTode hey King! Where did you see the pics of Phantoms having the spots? I recently got a Phantom and got spots on the hood after the first use too. The unit is covered and under a pergola. Didn't know others had this issue as well?

[@KingTode]

@@HopStoopid1 i don’t remember but i ended up getting a phantom with a bad paint job on the hood so i contacted napoleon and they straight up sent me a new hood lol

[@HopStoopid1]

@@KingTode that's good to hear that they're taking care of you! They are replacing my cast SS grates. They varied in length up to 1/4" difference, making them slide around like crazy when trying to brush them clean. I'm worried all the paint on the tub lid that the grates sit on is going to scrape off. Outside of that, this grill is way better than my previous Genesis 👍🏼

[@glsheppard6533]

Great video. Love the idea of dry brining the steaks. Do you cover them in the fridge overnight or leave them uncovered?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Gordon. I leave them uncovered.

[@glsheppard6533]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ Thanks so much for getting back to me. I'm really looking forward to trying the technique. I'll let you know how it works out. Cheers... Gordon

[@FUBAR330ci]

How's the phantom grill holding up? Is the black durable over time?.

[@philipt233]

Wonder too, but heard it's a very good paint

[@kylecollins6835]

Looks excellent Mike!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Quintessential barbecue dinner right there ! Damn... near drooling !

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Bubba!

[@TheLlzardklng]

Love that shirt. Took me a minute to notice it, lol.

[@bigdchi]

Use the sear burner to cook those steaks. Nice job.

[@rihc3584]

This is something I am going to make next summer. Thank you.

[@JoseReyes-hy6rd]

Random question. Are those grease stains around the knobs? I want the phantom but not sure if it’ll be a pain to keep clean. Im sure the stainless steel will do the same but maybe hide it a little better

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi Jose. I wipe all of my outdoor cookers down with food grade mineral oil. What you are seeing is the mineral oil. I can tell you from experience with this grill that the grease stains do show more than stainless if you don’t clean it right away.

[@JoseReyes-hy6rd]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ thanks. I appreciate the response. Mineral oil is a good suggestion. I’m 80% certain at this point this is the grill I’m gonna go with. Only decision left is whether I go with propane or have a natural gas line installed in my yard.

[@mamaandpapajoe]

Another nice video! You had me at steak!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, CJ.

[@FlyingSnoopy]

Mike can you tell me if the Napoleon Prestige 500 the same as the Phantom one you have?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi. Yes, I have the Napoleon Phantom Prestige 500.

[@derek6151]

How is the finish on the Phantom? Love the look, but worried about durability, showing grease and finger prints like my flat black motorcycle and ability to clean. Torn between purchasing Pro 500 or the Phantom.

[@11cmower]

Wondering same. 500 v phantom 500

[@KingTode]

check out my comment a couple weeks ago. he still hasnt responded regarding if he has spots on the hood. so maybe the finish is a pain in the ass and he cant contractually tell us about it

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Guys, the matte black finish does show grease splatters and greasy fingerprints just like stainless steel. If you are concerned about the finish, I would buy something else. I am not under contract with Napoleon and I'm not a Brand Ambassador for them (I am free to say whatever I want). They asked me if I would be interested in doing an unboxing video for them and I thought the grill looked awesome so I said yes. That video can be seen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6UeGpmjtZ6btk

[@himalayapatel2052]

Just got this grill yesterday!

[@KingTode]

Does the Phantom get dirty looking really fast? I notice your grates are black and the area around the nobs are greasy.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I wipe my grills and smokers down with food grade mineral oil to help prevent rust and keep them clean. That is the oil you see around the knobs. As far as the grates go, I’ve been cooking on this a couple times a week since February. Like any grate, they will become seasoned over time and will not be shiny/new looking.

[@KingTode]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ oh ok. and would you say the black spots on the warming rack are removable?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yeah they are removable. The top rack was completely black about a week ago. I sprayed it with grill cleaner, gave it a light scrub and rinsed it with a hose. It came right off.

[@KingTode]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ good to know. and are those cast stainless steel grates the real deal? how would you compare it to a normal stainless steel grate in terms of performance, cleaning, durability, etc?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

The cast stainless grates are not as easy to clean as regular stainless due to their thickness. I can’t really give you any other comparisons as I haven’t cooked a steak on a gas grill in almost 10 years.

[@sanger2769]

This came up in my feed!! I still need the wife to get on board in me upgrading to the Phantom!!

[@thestarvingpigbbq9601]

Great meal Great vid🍺🍻🍺

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Darnelle!

[@homeoftheobsessed1168]

How well has the black matte finish held up?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Not that good. The sun has faded it.

[@homeoftheobsessed1168]

Good to good. I have a covered deck but that won’t fix the issue. Wonder what napoleon has done about it.

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

Great video, I am not sure of the matte finish on the grill. It will show every smudge and grease mark.

[@reddog907]

Hey Mike so they do sell the upper grill as a separate item, $116 CDN , it is 28.5 inches long but won’t fit my Napoleon Lex 485 mine is 26.5 wide but I’m going to get it anyway and my friend has a plasma cutter and will cut it to size.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Nice. I’m going to get one for a Buddy of mine who has been asking

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

Great stuff!!!

[@draughonc]

Dang that's some good looking steak!

[@MrHbai]

how long do you keep the steaks on before you flip them? I like medium rare as well

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I usually do 4 minutes per side but I always use my instant read thermometer to double check.

[@MrHbai]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ I just bought the prestige 500. Any recommendations on how often/when to clean?

[@dank9288639]

@@MrHbai how do you like it so far?

[@nancyguest4646]

I was all in on this, thinking you were going to cook the steaks on the infrared sizzle burner....but then nope.

[@eviled76]

How is the scratch resistance on the finish?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I haven’t scratched it yet. The finish seems very durable...

[@eviled76]

Appreciate it! Considering picking one up!

[@PatrickDeschamps]

Is that multifunction rack easy to clean?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Patrick. Its all pretty easy to clean. After about every 5 cooks I'll pull it al apart and spray it down with a grill cleaner. After that, everything wipes off easy.

[@08yankeefan]

Are these planned hand motions for the video voice over???

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

lol. No they are not. I ended up doing the voice over because I wasn't happy with the original audio quality.

[@08yankeefan]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ just picturing that in my head made my day

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Man the blackout Phantom is like a Ford Raptor calling to me.... I have no need for a Ford Raptor either. I really want this now but afraid of the rust due to Florida heat and humidity.

[@poppadop89]

Where'd you get that prep table from?

[@RumandCook]

Amazon = Keter Unity XL Portable Outdoor Table. They are a nice size and come in 2 colors.

[@6string528]

Awesome video!!!! When are you inviting us over for dinner??

[@tylerrogge4549]

Can I do this on my Blackstone

[@tylerrogge4549]

Looks great by the way 😀

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yes you can. Check out Kenji’s video and do it exactly like he does if you’re doing it on the Blackstone

[@tylerrogge4549]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ thank you

[@oscarchagoya5985]

Soooooooooo goood !!!!!!

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

Lovely looking food but you are using a lot of salt and that is a huge amount of food. Really want one of those Napoleon BBQs but here in the UK there is no availability due to people buying them during lock down. Nice video.

[@avispenner8260]

Oh oh! We got the salt police here now. Watch out!

[@williamblanck6754]

wonder why this video received 1 thumps down...people make me laugh...

[@douglasmortimer3513]

I agree. Like Jim Morrison said, "People are strange..."

[@avispenner8260]

Someone didn't like all the salt he used.

[@evolvegod8761]

Reminds me of meals my prison wife used to make me. I miss those meals more than my freedom.

[@matthewrenshaw]

Look at that lawn! #americasdad

[@tobiasxxx1742]

no pepper on raw steak!

[@ChefKevinRiese]

You made the mistake of forgetting the shallots for the sauce but then you added the raw? That was the second mistake if thats what you did.

[@Easton21]

What video did you just watch? Lmao