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Weber Grills for Tailgating

Tailgating time brings out the barbecue enthusiast in us all. We particularly like to slap a few steaks on the grill and add a few burgers for the kiddos. Then we can sitback and relax while the grill does the cooking. However not all tailgating barbecues are qualified for the task. A weak or messy barbecue just won’t accomplish the job. Fortunately, there are some awesome portable grills for tailgating that are easy to use and won’t create an enormous cleanup.

A couple I really like are the Weber Q 220 Grill and the Weber Smokey Joe Gold. Both of these barbecues are tidy and compact, with tons of grilling space but without the hassles of lesser grills. Let’s face it, Weber has been making some of the best grills available for decades. Weber knows their stuff – and they are made in the USA. These days, that means a lot.

Now, why buy a Weber for tailgating? Which Weber fits your needs?

The Weber Smokey Joe Gold is the yardstick in portable charcoal grills. Most importantly, this baby gets sizzling and cooks to perfection. The unique venting system is a huge step up over the Weber Silver, since it won’t get all messed up with charcoal dust. You need a good air flow to properly cook on a charcoal grill, and Weber’s kettle design and great venting system do the trick beautifully. The Gold version of the Smokey Joe is also really nice because the lid locks on for travel – no more charcoal all over the inside of your car. The lid lock doubles as a windshield so the wind won’t blow ashes all over your food.

The Weber Q 220 is a gas grill. You can use it with the little camping propane tanks or get the adaptor and use a 20 pound tank. It has a spacious grilling surface and a cast iron grate so you can be sure your meat will sear, not boil. The engineering is flawless, allowing great airflow and focused heat so it heats up fast. You can be sure it will get hot fast so you can barbecue your stomach’s delight and still be ready for the game. All you need to do is turn the knob and let it cool, so there is no wait for the charcoal to extinguish.

No matter which grill you prefer, you can rest assured you will get the quality that will last and the design that makes it easy to use. Tailgating with a great grill is just a whole lot more tasty. Now, if you need to grill on a balcony without flame, you need a Weber electric grill. But for tailgating, these two can’t be beat.