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Weber Genesis grills have proven to be the most popular Weber grills in the US with the majority of us choosing a Genesis over other options in the Weber range, while the grills don’t have the same level of features as those found in the Summit series, they’re considerably cheaper and they include the necessary attachments if you decide you want to upgrade them later by adding a rotisserie or griddle.

If you cook in your back garden often then you’re likely to be cooking on a Weber Genesis for years to come as they are simply built to last, the majority of the grills are made from stainless steel and Weber also opted to use stainless steel for their cooking grates on the best models.  The outer designs of the grills in the Genesis series look stylish and the stainless steel models in particular wouldn’t look out of place in a restaurant, here’s our run down of the current most popular Weber Genesis grills.

Weber Genesis S-320 Stainless Steel Propane Gas Grill

The Genesis S-320 is currently the most popular grill in the Genesis series and includes everything needed for preparing a perfectly cooked spread, since the grill runs on gas rather than charcoal it’s a lot easier to clean and it includes the famous flavorizer bars.

Weber recommend that you keep the grills lid shut to take full advantage of its smoking capabilities while you’re cooking, the smoke is produced from the meat or fish you cook on the grill that then infuses your food with extra flavor.  The S-320 has three main burners and a thermometer for keeping an eye on the grills temperature; the grill also includes a side burner so that you don’t have to use your stove at the same time.

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Weber Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill

The E-320 has the same dimensions as its stainless steel counterpart and also includes the side burner for your other cooking needs, the main difference with the E-320 is that it has porcelain enamelled cooking grates rather than stainless steel and its outer finish.

The grill still uses flavorizer bars for enhancing the taste of meat and fish and it has a thermometer mounted in the center of its lid, like its stainless steel counterpart the E-320 can produce 42,000 BTU’s per hour from its main burners.  If you like the features of the S-320 but don’t need a stainless steel finish and you want to save yourself some extra money, the E-320 is worth considering.  If you’re replacing an old grill of similar design you’re not likely to be disappointed.

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Weber Genesis E-310 Black Propane Gas Grill

If you like the Genesis series but can manage just fine without a side burner for cooking your sauces and beans, the E-310 offers the perfect compromise.  The grills dimensions are virtually the same as the E-320, it has a cooking area of the same size and its main burners produce the same levels of power.  The side burner found on its bigger brother is replaced with a work surface that you can make use of while you’re cooking, other than the missing side burner the grill is the same as the E-320 but you make further savings since its lower in price.

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The Weber Genesis E-310 is very similar to its E-320 counterpart with the main difference being that it has no side burner, the E-310 has an additional worktop replacing the side burner and because of this the grill is slightly cheaper than its bigger brother.

If you don’t mind going over to your cooker for preparing foods such as sauces while your having a barbecue then the E-310 may be worth considering, the E-310 graces many a barbecue enthusiasts home as they find liquid propane to be more practical than natural gas.

The grill can be used to cook a variety of foods and has a primary cooking area 507 square inches in size, if you’re cooking for many and don’t have the means to prepare all the food you need at once you can make use of the grills 130 square inch warming rack.

The cooking grates for the grill are composed of iron and each one has a porcelain enamelled finish, like its bigger brother the main cooking area for the E-310 can produce up to 42,000 BTU’s per hour

Like other grills in the 300 series the E-310 uses the Weber electronic crossover ignition system, the crossover ignition system enables you to cook your food precisely the way you want it with the use of either direct or indirect heat.

The grill has a porcelain-enamelled shroud that includes a thermometer mounted in the center so you can determine its temperature at a glance; the grill also has stainless steel work surfaces you can make use of while cooking your food.

The grill has six hooks you can use for keeping spatulas, spoons and ladles handy while you’re cooking, you can store your liquid propane tank inside the grills enclosed LP tank area and the grill is also fitted with a gauge so you can tell how much gas is left in your tank.

The E-310 sits on four swivel casters and the two situated at the front are lockable so you can keep it firmly in position, as with other grills in the series you can attach an optional motorised rotisserie to the E-310 for spit roasting whole chickens or legs of lamb.

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The Weber Genesis S-320 is virtually identical to its E-320 counterpart with the main difference being that more stainless steel has been used in the grills construction, the grill runs on propane and is more popular than its natural gas counterpart.  In some parts of the country propane costs less than natural gas and you can get more cooking done with it.

It’s fair to say the S-320 is not the most expensive grill in the Weber range and yes you will find more features in the Summit series; regardless of this many of the grills in the Weber 300 series have proven to be the more popular choice amongst grill enthusiasts.

There’s no reason the S-320 can’t be used for laying on a good spread as it has pretty much everything needed, the primary cooking area for the grill is 507 square inches and rather than having porcelain enamelled cooking grates like the E-320 Weber uses stainless steel for this one.  The cooking grates have 7mm diameter rods that are rust resistant and they conduct heat evenly.

There are two stainless steel work surfaces on the grill that you can make use of during the preparation of your food, if you are cooking for large numbers and want everyone to eat at the same time you can make use of the grills 130 square inch warming rack.  The grill can produce plenty of heat and in total you can get up to 42,000 BTU’s per hour from its main burners, the grill also has a handy side burner for cooking your non grilled foods such as sauces, beans or custard for deserts.

As with other grills in the Genesis 300 series the S-320 uses the Weber Crossover ignition system, the system enables you to grill food the way you want it with the use of either direct or indirect heat.  There are six tool hooks positioned on the grills shelf for keeping your utensils handy while your cooking, while your cooking you can determine the grills temperature at a glance with the use of the thermometer built into its hood.

The main body of the grill sits on four swivelling casters and the two at the front are lockable for securing it in place, there is also an enclosed area at the bottom of the grill for holding your LP tank and it has its own fuel gauge, like all grills in the 300 series you can fit the S-320 with an optional motorised rotisserie for spit roasting your food.

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The Weber Genesis E-320 propane gas grill isn’t the most advanced piece of hardware in the Weber range; regardless of this it is currently one of the most popular grills of choice amongst barbecue enthusiasts.

The fact that the grill can run on liquid propane rather than natural gas may be one of the key reasons it is currently so popular, liquid propane contains a higher amount of energy per unit than the same quantity of natural gas and in some areas liquid propane is the cheaper choice.

The Genesis E-320 has all the basics needed to prepare a substantial barbecue and is available in numerous colors for matching your décor; the grills primary cooking area is 507 square inches in size and it has porcelain enamelled cast iron cooking grates.

The cooking grates can accommodate a significant amount of food and their design adds the essential sear marks that you expect to see on your barbecued food.

The grill has two stainless steel work surfaces that you can make use of while preparing your food and six tool hooks so you can keep spatulas, spoons and other equipment handy, the grill also has a liquid propane tank storage area, a fuel gauge and a warming rack 130 square inches in size for maintaining the temperature of your food.

The three stainless steel burners the grill includes use the Weber Crossover ignition system and this gives you the ability to grill your food using either direct or indirect heat, the grill also has a handy side burner that you can use for preparing beans, sauces and other side dishes without having to fire up your cooker.

You can determine the grills internal temperature at a glance with the thermometer positioned conveniently at the center of the lid; the grill sits on two heavy-duty swivel casters at its rear and two casters at the front that you can lock down for holding it in position.

If you like spit roasting your food you can also get a rotisserie for the grill for cooking chickens or legs of lamb, the rotisserie is motorised and an optional extra for all 300 series Weber Genesis grills.

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