SnS Grills
SnS Grills MasterKettle 22
SnS Grills built its business on the Slow 'N Sear, a crescent-shaped charcoal basket and water reservoir that turns a kettle into a genuine two-zone smoker. The MasterKettle is their own 22-inch kettle with that insert included and a 304 stainless grate rather than the plated steel most kettles ship with. It competes directly with the Weber Master-Touch 22, and the difference is that the two-zone hardware is in the box rather than a $115 add-on.
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Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Ships with the Slow 'N Sear Deluxe insert, a roughly $115 accessory, so the two-zone setup costs nothing extra
- ✓The insert's water reservoir stabilises low temperatures and adds humidity, which a bare kettle cannot do
- ✓304 stainless cooking grate instead of the plated steel on comparable kettles — it will not flake
- ✓Standard 22-inch bowl, so every other 22-inch kettle accessory still fits
- ✓10-year porcelain enamel warranty on lid and bowl, matching Weber's terms
Cons
- ✗$450 is more than a Weber Master-Touch 22 and close to a Performer, for the same 363 sq in
- ✗SnS is a small brand — replacement bowls, lids and hardware are nowhere near as widely stocked as Weber's
- ✗No built-in gas ignition, side table or cart features at a price where the Performer offers all three
- ✗The Slow 'N Sear occupies a large share of the charcoal grate, which cuts usable direct-heat area when searing
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