Hey, I'm Randy with BBQGuys.com.
Today we are taking a look at the Genesis II line of gas grills that have been introduced
for 2019 and beyond.
Weber Genesis Grills have consistently been some of the most popular grills in the world.
We are proud to be a Weber Alliance Dealer, this allows us to carry thier special edition
models, as well as the full line of Genesis Grills.
The special edition model we have here today is the popular SE-335.
Let's take a look!
The Genesis special edition models come standard with a handle mounted grill light.
It is motion activated, making it simple to use when you need visibility for night time
grilling.
The second major upgrade the Genesis II special edition models have to offer is 9mm thick
stainless steel rod cooking grates.
This means better heat retention for beautiful grill marks on whatever you choose to grill.
Even veggies get some great color on them… these red onions and sweet potatoes came out
great!
The cooking grids of the SE-335 measure 25 13/16 inches wide by 19 inches deep… giving
you plenty of room to cook your whole meal at once.
Underneath the cooking grids of the genesis II gas grill, you will find Weber’s stainless
steel Flavorizer bars.
These form a tent shape over the burners, protecting them from debris, and providing
a surface for drippings to vaporize off of as the grease is directed to the drip pan
of the grill.
This design does a good job at keeping flare ups under control, when cooking greasy items
like burgers and chicken wings..
While still allowing some flame kiss to crisp up what you grill.
The flavorizer bars have windows - allowing you to clearly see if your burners are lit.
This is a nice added safety feature, as it can be hard to tell with a lot of grills when
your burners are successfully lit.
Weber uses continuous spark ignition on the Genesis II line of grills.
If manual backup ignition is needed, the window on the flame tamers makes this easy to reach.
Underneath the flavorizer bars of the Weber SE-335, you will find 3 main burners that
produce a total of 39,000 Btus of grilling power.
This Genesis II model also has a sear station burner between two of the main burners, adding
an additional 9,000 BTUs of searing power.
This is a great option to have for times when you need some extra heat..
Maybe you plan to put a quick sear on a steak, or brown up the outside of a roast…
Weber’s sear station design gives you added temperature range flexibility..
Sear on one end while still having plenty of room to cook sides over the main burner
zones.
Because gas grills have a tendency to cook hotter in the back, Weber uses a tapered burner
design, narrowing a bit toward the back of the grill.
This helps Genesis II gas grills produce a more evenly heated grilling surface.
Underneath the burners of the SE-335, there are stainless steel heat deflectors, which
help to direct the heat from the burners toward the grill’s surface.
These are easily removable for cleaning.
The body of the Genesis II is made out of cast aluminum, to resist corrosion.
The hood of the grill has a porcelain enameled steel exterior with cast aluminum end caps.
The hood also has a mounted thermometer, making it easy to track the temperature of your cook.
For times when you need extra cooking space, there is a warming rack, that also easily
flips down for storage.
Genesis II gas grills have two side shelves for prep space, and both shelves have hooks
for keeping grill tools close at hand.
The right shelf of the cart comes compatible for mounting Weber’s Igrill3 accessory.
Simply pop out this cover plate, and you are ready to install the igrill3 to your grill.
This little device allows you to wirelessly monitor up to 4 temperature probes at once
from your smart phone.
It’s nice to not have to babysit the grill while you cook larger cuts..
You can either select from a list of common food items in the app, or set your custom
target temp like I am doing here..
I’m shooting for medium rare, so I’ll set my target to 125.
Next up, tell it what probe to monitor.. and let it cruise.
And hey, no need to worry about getting side tracked entertaining and overshooting the
temperature.. your phone will alert you when it’s cooked to perfection.
This roast came out delicious!
Select Genesis II models, like the SE-335 we have here today come with a concealed side
burner on the right shelf of the cart, rated for 12,000 BTU’s.
It’s nice to have the versatility to pan fry or simmer sides outside.
Under the right side shelf of Genesis II models fueled by propane, there’s a tank hook that
doubles as a gauge, giving you a clear view of how much fuel you have available.
If you have the IGrill3, you can even monitor your fuel level through the app.
The cart of the SE-335 has an enclosed storage area, which also conceals the drip pan area.
Weber’s disposable pan liners make cleanup simple.
The grease tray beneath the grill can also be slid out when cleaning is needed.
It’s worth noting, Genesis II Special Edition grills are only available as 3 burner models.
Along with the SE 335, are the SE330 models, which feature an open cart design and are
available in 4 colors.
If you are looking for a more basic model, the SE 310 is also available, but note they
do not have sear zone and side burner options.
Along with the special edition models, we carry the entire genesis II line of gas grills.
Thanks for watching today.
If you have any questions about Weber grills, give us a call or visit us online and remember
at BBQGuys.com, we smoke the competition.