Weber Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill Review

The Weber Q 320 is a portable outdoor gas grill measuring 22 x 36.5 x 55.5 inches (depth x width x height) and has a main cooking area of 462 square inches. Powered by dual stainless steel burners rated at 21,700 BTU, the Weber Q 320 is capable of cooking two whole chickens at the same time while pita bread warms up on the 69 square inch warming rack above it. Ignition of the portable grill is electronic, making it a snap to startup any time and infinite control burner valves provide simple yet precise heat control.

The cooking surface of the Q 320 consists of two porcelain-enameled cast iron grates. A tall, cast-aluminum lid profile makes heating the grill a quick process and a center-mounted temperature gauge allows the cook to check the heat level easily. A removable catch pan makes disposal of grease an easy matter.

The grill, built with a nylon frame reinforced with glass for sturdiness, bolts to a stationary cart for portability. The Grill Out handle light aids with grilling at night or in dim conditions and two folding worktables provide extra storage for food and cooking utensils.

Heats in Minutes and Cleans Easily

Many people gave the two-piece cooking grid the thumbs up in their review. The separate grill sections do not detract from the quality of cooking or cooking area, and actually make it easier for the grill to be cleaned. The interior of the grill, too, is easy to clean once the cooking grate is removed. The warming rack, too, is considered a substantial and stable accessory that does a good job of heating buns and keeping food warm.

The grill also garnered praise for the speed with which it became heated. One cook recorded that it took only a minute to heat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and the heat increased another 100 degrees Fahrenheit in another 30 seconds. Additionally, cooks liked the front-mounted burner knobs, which were larger and easier to control.

Thick Cooking Slats Enable Confident Cooking

One reason Weber grills are so popular is the quality of their cooking grates. The enameled cooking grates of the Weber Q 320 gained fans because of their ability to impart good sear marks to food. The width of the grills also made it possible to cook narrower food that would otherwise fall through the gaps of a grill with thinner slats. There were reviews enthusing how the cook wouldn't have to worry about how they arranged their hot dogs on the grill anymore.

Users also found the stationary cart praiseworthy - even though it was made of plastic, there was nothing flimsy about how the cart felt. They also appreciated how the weight of the propane tank, locked into place with a tank storage system, served as a counterbalance to prevent the cart from tipping over when in use. Additionally, plastic doesn't corrode or rust, making it the ideal material for a stationary cart.

Instructions For Assembly Can Be Clearer

Assembly for the Weber grill is relatively straightforward, but there was one review or two that was dissatisfied with the way assembly instructions were depicted only as images. The critique was that having written instructions would have been much more helpful. Also, another user found it slightly unnerving that the plastic cart flexes slightly when being moved due to the weight of the propane tank it was conveying.

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