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- Includes thermometer, roll-back lid
- Easy to clean
- Hinged stainless-steel cooking grate
- Good warranty, customer service
- Aluminum vents above and below grill surface
- No extra features like side tables
- Legs and wheels not always durable
The Weber One-Touch Gold (*Est. $160 for 22.5-inch size) is essentially the Weber One-Touch Silver (*Est. $70 to $90) charcoal grill with an extra handle and an upgraded cleaning system. The One-Touch Gold also comes in three sizes, including one that's larger than the Silver -- 26.75 inches in diameter (*Est. 300). Experts tend to focus on the 26.75-inch diameter because it's the largest of Weber's basic family-style grills. The One-Touch cleaning system on the Gold is like that of the Weber Performer, with a stainless-steel container just below the bottom of the grill to catch the ashes. If you'd rather spend less and don't need a larger grill, experts say the Weber One-Touch Silver (*Est. $70 to $90) is a great grill.
We found a recent expert review of the One-Touch Gold in Men's Journal, and About.com's Derrick Riches offers a thorough review. An older comparative review in Cook's Illustrated also features the One-Touch Gold, and the blogs HomeBarbequeGrilling.com and BarbecueGrillsAndSmokers.com also review this model. User reviews are available at Buzzillions.com, Amazon.com and ExpoTV.com.
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1. Men's JournalDetails/Subscribe
Adam Perry Lang is the author of the cookbook "Serious Barbeque." For this review he tests six charcoal grills and rates each one on a score of 1 to 10. He says the One-Touch Gold's 26.75-inch size is the best value of the grills he tests and writes, "If you're into active cooking, this one really is a soldier."
Review: The Charcoal Experiment, Steve Mazzucchi, July 29, 2009
2. About.com
Derrick Riches is About.com's guide to barbecuing and grilling. He reviews the 26.75-inch Weber One-Touch Gold, giving it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars overall. Riches writes that "fantastic cooking abilities like any Weber kettle, with great construction of durable parts and the space to cook for the largest parties make this a great grill." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Weber 26 ¾" One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Derrick Riches
The One-Touch Silver and One-Touch Gold models are reviewed together here. Although editors say both grills are great, the upgraded cleaning system on the One-Touch Gold makes it worth the extra money.
Review: Weber One Touch Charcoal Grills, Editors of HomeBarbequeGrilling.com
4. BarbecueGrillsAndSmokers.com
Anonymous blogger "Doug" reviews the 22.5-inch-diameter One-Touch Gold here. His overall assessment is, "Solid construction and easy to use. Not too much to complain about. A solid buy for backyard barbecues."
Review: Grills Reviews: Weber 751001 22 ½-Inch One-Touch Gold, "Doug", May 9, 2007
Close to 140 people have posted ratings and reviews of the 22.5-inch One-Touch Gold here; they give it an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. A typical comment: "This grill is perfect for me. Mine is blue (looks like a big grape), and I've found it easy to use, quick to clean up, and completely portable. It's my new best friend!"
Review: Weber One Touch Gold 22.5 Inch Charcoal Grill, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
6. Amazon.com
About 150 users have posted ratings and reviews here of the black 22.5-inch One-Touch Gold model in black; over 100 others rate and review the same model in blue. The comments and ratings are basically the same for the two groups -- they give the One-Touch Gold a very high average overall rating. There are some complaints that the handle on the lid gets too hot, but overall, owners of this model are highly satisfied.
Review: Weber 751001 22.5-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Black, Contributors to Amazon.com
7. ExpoTV.com
Three owners have posted video reviews of their Weber One-Touch Gold grills, the most recent one in 2008. All three rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The videos are useful because they show the grill in action.
Review: Weber 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill Reviews, Contributors to ExpoTV.com
8. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
In this older report, editors rate six charcoal grills on their cooking space, adjustability and charcoal access, and put them through the "turkey test," where testers cook a 12-pound turkey. The Weber One-Touch Gold is recommended for grillers who need a smaller, more portable grill.
Review: Charcoal Grills, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, June 2006
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