This first look review of the Slow ‘N Sear Kettle reviews the pros & cons of the new SNS Grills kettle. Though not a side-by-side comparison, I draw some comparisons between the Weber kettle vs Slow ‘n Sear kettle.
I think if you are a weber kettle fan, you’ll really appreciate the features that were added to this kettle. After spending a few weeks with this kettle, I’m extremely excited about it. They definitely did their homework.
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Nope. It's not better. Keep your weber, buy the sms insert
It has more features but in the end of the day it doesn't cook any better barbecue than a kettle off of marketplace
14:23 time to rip out some tiewire and double up
Great video, thanks for awesome information. I have a Weber. Looking to purchase the SNS, I like the color of the one you have. But can't find it.
Are you going to review the sns master kettle?
Thanks for taking the time to explain this kettle. Is this kettle as tall as a master touch kettle. Is this a 22 in kettle and are there accessories for this kettle.
S&S has a few slight advantages, you can add a slow and sear to a Weber. I prefer 3 legs to 4 because they don't wobble, that is why machine guns and camera tripods have 3. S&S made in China and the overall fit and finish is not as good. I saw run in paint on one. Let's thank Weber for not moving their manufacturing to China like so many other USA companies have done. Weber has outstanding warranty reputation and great customer service. The dome on the Weber is much taller allowing better air circulation and ability to cook more. People still have Webers that are 50 years old and still use them! As much as I like some of the features, I will stick with Weber's! They could add a hole for a thermometer. I put on a shelf accessory which is handy $25.
So sns isn't a Weber?
What's the size of the bottom charcoal grate, and will an 18" cast iron grate fit to replace it? Great looking kettle!!
By using the smoke vent with the power fan wouldn't it blow ashes all over your food?
All this is is a wannabe Weber Kettle. They copied Weber and added a few bells and whistles. Nothing original about it. I’m not impressed at all. Made in China btw.
i just bought one. the quality just isn't there. all china made. runs in the paint . some nuts stripped out. 100 bucks more then a weber. very disappointed in this grill.
The SnS is more expensive and to be fair it should be compared to the Weber Performer that has four roller legs, side tray, etc. The Weber Master is at a lower price point.
Thanks big dog
Already have a Weber, wish they sold the SnS lid separately.
Great review. Love it
I hope you sent that video to Fed Ex.
Is it made in China? I bet it will rust out in a few years! People have Weber kettles last a lifetime! I know I’m being a grump, I do love your channel!!
Klaus
I just got mine on Christmas 2022. Mine doesn't have a gasket on the lid. Getting ready to lit it up right now.
I genuinely dislike your chanel and content, normally I just skip past it, however, I've enjoyed this particular video.
Cheers, think I might order an SNS kettle here in Australia.
I only wish they made a table similar to the performer table.
You got me at, "Close enough for government work." Subscribed!
NO ITS NOT BETTER – Dont believe a single positive review. 1st The legs are smaller than the holes the slide into making the grill unsteady. This shakes like a 7.5 earth quake. The fit and finish is horrible. the metal its made from is thinner than weber. lots of defects can be seen in the metal. I got through may 10% of the assembly and returned it. You KNOW if a company doesnt even have a customer service phone number, there must be so many issues they wont even taken calls. Every positive review is paid for, I'm sure
FYI, unlike Weber these grills are made in China. I’ll stick with my Weber that is manufactured right here in good ole USA
Weber needs to make a few changes and I've been saying that for years. They're SLOOOOOOOW to make changes. I like this grill.
Now that they’ve had some time, they need a “Performer” version.
Justin, I know that this is an older video, so hopefully you read this… But… can the lid bail be positioned so that the lid goes to the back of the grill, instead of to the left.. Also I like me heat to the rear not left or right. is this easily adjusted for.
FedEx is the worst!!! I absolutely HATE them and would WALK
a shipment across the country before I EVER would use them again.
Just purchased the new SnS22” Grill. I read that they fixed the small leak and don’t need a Gasket? Is that True.? But they don’t have gaskets at this time..
G'day Justin, great review on these SNS Kettles, I've been made aware of these only a few days ago and have also discovered that they are available down here in Sydney, Australia.
Like you, I've been very much a Weber enthusiast for many years and looking at your backyard, I'm well and truly outnumbered for toys lol. but these new SNS Kettles look the goods. How does the metal feel, do they feel as solid as a Weber? I compared a 22 inch WSM once to the 20 inch Pro-Q and the WSM just felt more solid so was worth the extra money for me. The importing retailer that bring the SNS Kettle in Australia sell them as a bundle with the SNS Charcoal holder, griddle cover and a few other niceties for rrp $699 AU, yes everything is super expensive down here. A Weber Master Touch Plus with deflector plate and charcoal ring is now $625 AU. Sheeeesh!!
Thank you for finally mentioning the ash catcher which other reviewers failed to mention. I will buy this grill just for that alone besides all the upgraded features. Thank you.
Another great Communist made product. 👎👎👎🍻🌭
I wish they made one of these on a large cart like the Weber Performer Series.
I appreciate your video, but these are made in China … Webers are at least assembled in the USA made of global parts.
Also, I live in a place where there is a ton of rust. I would much rather have aluminum, as it is much less likely to rust over stainless steel.
if you look through the glowing reviews on the SNS website, you'll see scattered among them some very telling reviews of people who are having real problems with this grill. In one case, a gentleman complains about a problem he is having with the lid. SNS responds they will be happy to send him a new lid, but they will expect him to send back the old lid. Pretty sure Weber would not ask that. ETA: this is after SNS requested photos. So they want photos plus the lid back! Just to honor the warranty!
I love many of the features you have outlined about this grill. The four legs, the sturdiness, and I love the built-in table and thicker grate. But since I doubt this is USA steel and is more likely Chinese steel, which is known to rust and to be of poor quality, and not being sure about the quality of the warranty, even though it is as long as the Weber warranty, I think I will pass.
ive been looking into getting a weber master touch and just looking at this thing in the first 2 minutes i already know im getting a sns grill
I noticed that they sell gasket material. Is it a more premium gasket material? or does the lid have gasket out of the box? Just curious if they stopped putting gasket on out the box. I was looking at getting the deluxe package deal. Seems like it's cheaper than buying a weber and then getting a new SNS grate and deluxe slow and sear
Do these have temperatures in Celsius in the rest of the world?
Weber has some good Competition.
The gray was great looking no it only comes in black like the model T.
Maybe the Chicoms ran out of grey.
I am being super indecisive about which grill I should buy! I’ve been looking at the pk original and the sns slow and sear kettle……your thoughts?
Are these made in America or over seas ?
Mine didn’t come with the gasket around the lid. I had to purchase it separately.
Great looking Kettle. I would buy one in a minute if they made a performer like kettle with a table instead of a shelf!
Make it taller ,till then .
Living in London with a shitty little garden I can’t have 2 so I’ll sick with my Weber but I do like
As far as what you were saying about the positioning of the vent and thermometer, The Weber kettle and cooking grate is designed exactly how it is meant to be used. The Weber is designed to have your heat zones on either side and your cool zone to be in the center. The vent and thermometer is always over your meat. The Weber is not designed to use an SnS. That SnS grill is designed to use an SnS, hence the way the vent and thermometer are positioned. Looks like a nice grill. Thanks for sharing.
What about the accessories that are designed for the Weber Kettle i.e. the Rottisserie ring or the Santa Maria attachment? Would they fit onto this SnS Kettle?