Weber SmokeFire Gen 2 EX6 | Overview And Burn Off

In today's video I will be going over my brand new Weber SmokeFire Gen 2 EX6. I will be doing an overview of the Weber SmokeFire EX6 as well as doing the burn off! Now I am well aware that the first generation Weber SmokeFires had their fair share of issues, so you can bet that I will be putting this Gen 2 EX6 through all the tests to see if it is a cooker that is worth your money! This Weber SmokeFire EX6 does have some really awesome features but it also has SOME room for improvement in my opinion! If there's anything in particular you want to see me cook on this Weber SmokeFire let me know down in the comments below! Also, be sure to check out Tommy's videos on the Weber SmokeFire Gen 2 EX6 linked below! He does a great assembly and burn off video!
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[@Joker26977]

I bought the EX6 last October when everyone was complaining about grease fires. You quickly figure out this is an amazing hybrid between a pellet grill and a gas grill. Use it exactly the way you would any gas bbq and when you're going to cook ribs or any slow cook that will drip grease I just put a tin foil drip pan under the grates and on top of the flavorizer bars and there is NO GREASE FIRES...!! I have used this grill almost everyday for a year and if I had a fire it was my fault. I absolutely love how it cooks and there is no shortage of smoke flavor in the food. We have done pizzas, burgers, steaks, roasts, chicken, turkey, you name it and this grille is flawless. 10 out of 10 would buy it again !!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Gary, I have a few cooks on this now (videos coming soon) and I am really enjoying the cooker. However, for $1,000 I don't think you should have to put foil under the grates. I would've liked to have seen a deflector plate to use while smoking and flavorizer bars for grilling. But as I stated, I am enjoying it thus far.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Awesome job brother. I think this pit has some pretty cool things to offer. That said, there seems to be some head-scratching design decisions Weber included.. Looking forward to what you think of the pit! Thanks for the shout-out! Much appreciation! Cheers!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I agree 100% Tommy, thanks for stopping by buddy!

[@Marcus-uc4qx]

What impresses me about this SmokeFire Gen 2 is that it gets up to high temps real quick. Like the idea of not needing both a pellet smoker AND a traditional gas grill. Other pellet smokers take too long to get up to grill temps. Planning to move to the northeast and I am also worried about how well the SmokeFire insulates its temp during an overnight(during winter) smoke of a 20lb brisket.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

You ain't lying man, that thing gets hot quick! I am in Minnesota so I will be testing it out in our winters this year!

[@992turbos8]

I had a few personal issues with the Weber EX6 that was deal breaker , the rear pellet hopper , the grease trap design , the temp range and the cost . $1599 from Weber the Front shelf Is $100 something you would expect on there top of the line . I smoke sausage ( 10 lbs a month )I need a smoker that would maintain 150 . The GMG 12v Jim Bowie meet my needs .

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Yikes, $1,599? Where did you see it for that price? This was $999. I agree there should be a front shelf. I don't mind the rear pellet hopper.

[@nickb2883]

Just bought mine on sale for € 1600, about $ 1650 i think. They are a lot more expensive here in Europe, cannot wait to use it. Thanks for the video

[@hazman440]

For the price a shelf should have been included ... my only downfall with Weber is they don't include anything more than they have to with anything you purchase

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I agree!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Good job Darrin! I am excited to see how this pit runs!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thanks Ricer! I am too, and time will tell!!

[@bobbicatton]

I hope this performs well for you. I'm sure you'll give us your honest opinion😊👍

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you, Bobbi! I absolutely will be fully honest and transparent!

[@sideyardbarbecue3214]

They did fix the grease drain problem, drip pans 😂😂 seriously though, use drip pans. It’s not so much the drainage that’s the problem, the ash mixed with the grease clog up the holes. Ribs are fine, but brisket and pork butt ( in my experience need pans ) I’ve had a great experience with this grill. Can’t wait for more vids.

[@Jordanfiend361]

It’s a obvious design flaw

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you brother, and I agree it is a design flaw. I guess I feel as if i shouldn't HAVE to use drip pans ya know? I have a few cooks under it now and I am enjoying the cooker! Videos coming soon!

[@preacherbiggin]

Looks like its flimsy (lighter gauge metal) compared to say a pit boss. Did you notice this?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

It's definitely not flimsy...but compared to the 1600 its lighter.

[@stopmop9514]

I feel like I want more smoke flavor. My smoke boost keeps turning off .

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Have you tried a smoke tube?

[@JRT1287]

Great video looking forward to the ribs.. however i dont think id pay 1000$ for any grill cant wait to see what you get up to with it tho

[@AshKickinBBQ]

No doubt it’s a hefty price tag, but I’m a firm believer in getting what you pay for! And I like to buy once cry once 🤣. Thanks for watching and I definitely have some killer cooks coming up on this beast 🔥

[@deadtorights47]

I love my pit boss - I like this one too!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

You can come borrow this one any time! haha

[@nickhallowell4352]

Did you do a follow up video?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

No, I did a cooking video or two and got rid of it.

[@Jordanfiend361]

I don’t understand why sparks and ash fly like crazy with this cooker?? Makes no sense. Not sure if the fan is positioned wrong or runs to high or what but that’s def not good for any long cooks and you shouldn’t have to use drip pans or go out of your way to prevent it especially for a $1000!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I agree my friend, but nevertheless I will be going into this testing with an open mind and providing honest feedback and results!

[@bensnipes7288]

I think it has a lot to do with the pellet slide. They hit the pot with some energy and kick up the embers.

[@clashwithkeen]

I hope you enjoy the cooker but to me this just doesn't seem to be worth it for the price compared to other options on the market, although I haven't seen it up close in person. It looks like thin sheet metal and there's no sealing anywhere. There's smoke freely rolling out of a 100 different places. Either way, thanks for showing it and hopefully we'll see how it cooks in a video update.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey there, I just dropped a cook video on it and it did a wonderful job! But I definitely appreciate your comment and will continue to put it to the test and be up front and honest about it!

[@clashwithkeen]

@@AshKickinBBQ Sure thing but you're too late. I think I was the first viewer. haha looked good "uploaded 36 seconds ago" when I clicked on it.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@clashwithkeen haha that is awesome!! Thank you! So yeah, all in all….impressed so far. I have two more cooks done on it and no issues…yet. We shall see

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

nice video. my pit boss has sparks flying all over also. so does my mb 560. i think a lot of the problems where operator errors. my smoke fire be here soon. i love weber stuff. good job

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thanks brother! I'm excited to hear how the SmokeFire works for you!

[@dylisa]

Look at those gaps at the top of each side of the barrel 😳

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Lol there's no gaps.

[@Allish90]

Awesome video as always, informative and in-depth. Ive got a Broil King gasgrill on my balcony and looking for a smoker for the cabbin (been able to get away with a gas grill on the balcony but no way im getting away with a smoker/bbq set) You should make a comparison video between a few different ones ;)

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you brother! I don't think you'll get away with a smoker on the balcony either, lol. I will be doing a comparison video for sure brother! Stay tuned!

[@MrAhmer]

Great video, new subscriber. SmokeFire comes tomorrow. I am a little freaked out but took the chance because I've seen videos that talked about how the SF produces great results but then so many YT videos of people not liking or even returning the grill. But nothing too recent. Figure we have a 100 days, right? Looking forward to some SF content

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey brother, thank you for the support! I have been loving my SmokeFire and no noteworthy issues. I hope you enjoy yours!

[@hemiowner105]

Great video. I was set on a traeger,but after looking around this came up. I like that it's double walled for better insulation. The pro series traegers are not. I like this one gets hotter alot faster also. It's so hard to make a decision when these things are so expensive. I checked for an updated video on how it does cooking but didn't see one. So how does it perform?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey brother, I actually have a video coming today where I cooked a prime rib on it. So far it has been flawless on the cook side of things. I will also be releasing a comparison video between this and another cooker after the New Year.

[@hemiowner105]

@@AshKickinBBQ awsome! I'll keep a look out for it.

[@Ogbassist182]

Madsciemtist bbq said the ribs he cooked on the Weber was much better than the other pellet grills he used.

[@partytranimal6293]

I was able to snag an ex4, brand new, for $350 after tax (normally $1,100). I'm about to make a brisket this weekend. Any tips or quirks I should be aware of about this grill for the best experience?

[@markowen7129]

Very nice and informative video. I've been trying to decide if I like this Weber or the Pit Boss 1600. I can't wait to hear your opinion on your first cook with this. I will say as of now I'm presently leaning towards the 1600 because of features, price, and warranty of the pit boss.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Mark! Thanks so much, I will be doing a comparison between this and the 1600 when I get a couple cooks under my belt using this Weber!

[@markowen7129]

@@AshKickinBBQ That sounds great!! Thank you. I'll be watching for it.

[@user-et3kk4tn4s]

@@markowen7129 which one did you end up going with?

[@markowen7129]

@@user-et3kk4tn4s I went with the 1600 pro. Personally if I could have done it over I'd have waited on the 1600 Elite. From what I've read, it's much better than the 1600 pro but is a little more money. I can't say anything about the Weber as I haven't had any experience with it.

[@user-et3kk4tn4s]

@@markowen7129 Thanks Mark! I appreciate the feedback.

[@zee9er]

This one or the traeger pro 34 or pro 780?? Hard decision. The Weber comes with more stuff but Weber isn’t known to be a pellet grille company. Is traeger just an overrated brand? lol lots of mixed reviews about these two pellets

[@AshKickinBBQ]

They're booth good cookers, but I gotta give the edge to the Traeger Pro 780, I really love that cooker for smoking.

[@zee9er]

@@AshKickinBBQ I hear the temperatures aren’t accurate on the phone with the 780

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@zee9er I haven’t had any issues at all. Everything has been spot on for me

[@berdiev2284]

I just seasoned my grill for the first time. There was thick ash everywhere in the cook area and even on the outside. Does this mean there is something wrong with mine? I was going to cook on it tomorrow and now Im afraid to with the amount of ash there was.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Was it a SmokeFire?

[@berdiev2284]

@@AshKickinBBQ yes

[@tjsrealbbq9866]

So when I was at the famous Dave's we uses big webers grills but no pellets was with it. When yous goings to use for cooking something goods?? You weres at The famous Dave's yous done cooking there's to??

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I’m more of an Applebee’s guy myself 🤣😉

[@tjsrealbbq9866]

@@AshKickinBBQ oh wow!!!! Thats my f-a-v-r-a-t-e !!!! Yous know thats other good ok youtube videos people cooked there to!!! I'ms almost head of the chiefs there and almost can do its by myself!!

[@watsonrk1]

@ $1000 I would have expected a front tray. That ash is flying around the cook chamber and sticking to your meat and the sparks... no thanks! Horrible location for the temp probe, basically as close to the fire as you can get. No place to put a water pan except over the center, takes away cooking space when doing large cooks. Even with the lid closed, you can see ash flying around... By chance did you look at gravity feed charcoal smokers? Thanks for the review, you covered the material well.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Randy, so I agree with you on the front tray. The ash wasn't an issue on any cook so far (videos coming) I actually love the location of the temp probe. It should be where the fire is to provide the most accurate temps, in my opinion. You can actually fit a water pan under the grates if need be. I have looked at the gravity feed smokers and I had a Masterbuilt. I wasn't a huge fan.

[@watsonrk1]

@@AshKickinBBQ I'd like to hear how keeping it clean goes, with the ash and grease going to the same place. Thanks for the feedback!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@watsonrk1 you’re very welcome!

[@dsteddick]

While I’d agree that we’d all like to have a free shelf. However, competition is the same. Traeger Pro 575 & 780 - $900 - 1000 - no front shelf. Ironwood $1400-$1600 - no front shelf. Plus the Smoke Fire’s Ex4 & Ex6 are $200 off. Get the Shelf if you want with the savings IMO.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@dsteddick I mean I agree, but the Pit Boss Pro Series 1600 is $900 and has a front shelf, as well as double walled cooking chamber. I guess it’s all about what you’re looking for.

[@johnford3761]

Did you do a final review on this or are you still using it?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Sold it, wasn’t a fan

[@johnford3761]

@@AshKickinBBQ can you share why not? I’m considering one.

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Great Video

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thanks brother! Looking forward to putting this bad boy to the test!

[@nobrien1]

Good luck!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

No issues with it, been a great cooker!

[@NickAck23]

Any low and slow cooks with it yet? How does it do?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Yeah I’ve done a couple, it’s been fine. Zero issues on my end.

[@NickAck23]

@@AshKickinBBQ looking to get my first pellet smoker and have always loved my Weber products. Currently do all of my smoking on my Weber kettle with a slow n sear. With your time using this one so far would you recommend it?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@NickAck23 awesome, I love my Weber with the S&S as well! So I would recommend it if you’re looking for something you don’t mind putting a pan under the grate too catch the drippings. The grease management system isn’t the best, but this is by no means a deal breaker for me personally. I love the way it sears with the flavorizer bars, and as I said I have had no issues smoking meats. Just for the larger cuts like brisket and pork butt I would put an aluminum pan under the grate to catch drippings to ensure there’s no grease fire. Also, it’s pertinent you keep the cooker clean. Vacuum the ashes, clean the grease, etc. but if you use a Weber kettle routine maintenance is probably common practice for you anyways!

[@NickAck23]

@@AshKickinBBQ awesome to here. Do you put the pan on top of the flavorizor bars?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@NickAck23 yep, if I’m doing a long greasy smoke I will. Sometimes right away, sometimes after an hour or two. I usually throw some water in there as well.