When I see an item with 1 star, it tells me that item is really bad and to avoid it at all costs. The reviewer stated that the EZ-Que was a better rotisserie, but otherwise had nothing to say about the Weber.
I agree the EZ-Que is a novel and well made piece of equipment, which sells for a lot more money than the Weber rotisserie. The cradle/cage design is easier to load than a traditional spit, and anyone who wants to spend $130 for one is encouraged to get theirs.
(Note: EZ-Que supplies Weber with their cradles, which Weber sells under their own brand name with the Weber motor for $90; substantially less than EZ-Que's price. You can get it here on Amazon if you prefer that style to the traditional spit.)
I have 2 Weber rotiserries, one for the gas grill, one for the kettle. And while I agree the EZ-Que cradles are a better design, the Weber spits are well made and do a good job. The mounting on a Genesis is good and secure. The materials are good. The spit is solid feeling, the counterbalance is nicely made, the motor works well. I can fit 2 whole chickens on the spit and the motor doesn't strain to turn them. The tines that hold the food are large and strong. The food cooked on a rotisserie is delicious.
One reviewer complained about the cord length. Yes, the cord is just a pigtail. You need an extension cord.
Anyways, the Weber is a good rotisserie and I am giving it 4 stars. The 1-star reviewer was off the mark.
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This rotisserie fits my Genesis Silver B just fine. I normally use it for chicken and duck. They turn out crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The taste, smell and color of the skin can't be described in words. It is basically impossible to overcook a chicken. At worse, the skin turns very dark, but the insides are still very juicy. I normally set a timer and then walk away. This rotisserie comes with two forks. Another reviewer said Weber won't sell just the basket--you have to buy another motor instead. Fortunately I found another basket that fits--a $10 Charbroil 4744 from the big orange home center. Regarding the weight, I haven't found the need to use it but I'm glad they included it just in case. The only reason I'm giving it four stars is because the cord is too short. When the warranty expires, I plan to take the motor apart and install a longer cord.
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I'm an admitted Weberholic; I don't think that better equipment is made for outdoor grilling, and their cookbooks are outstanding. I don't know why I thought that using a rotisserie was too complicated, but when I saw a recipe in Weber's Big Book of Grilling for orange saffron chicken, I decided to add this unit to my Genisis Grill.
The installation was easy, even in Northern Michigan's cold: two bolts attach the motor bracket to pre-drilled holes in the grill, and you're ready to go.
The counter weight, which other reviewers discuss, seems, so far, unnecessary. I may try it with heavier meats, but the whole chicken cooked beautifully in a little over an hour. The motor seems ample to turn the spit without strain.
I am delighted with this product and urge serious grillers to give it a try. I suspect, like me, it will get a lot of use. Two caveats: (1) follow the directions and do not let the motor get wet in bad weather, and,(2)have a grounded extension cord handy, because the unit's cord is only about three feet long.
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I purchased the Rotisserie expecting to use it for an occasional chicken. The opportunity presented it self for me to cook easter dinner on the grill and I jumped at it. The rotisserie rotated, marinated and cooked a 5lb lamb roast to perfection. The meat was tender, juicy and perfectly colored. Everyone raved and I couldn't take the credit because its was all due to the rotisserie and my Weber grill
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After using this for the first time, I knew I'd never cook a whole chicken any other way. I tried the George Foreman countertop rotisserie, which is a decent option if you don't have a grill, but there's no substitute for the real thing. If you're wondering whether to get a rotisserie for your grill, stop wondering. Even if you never get any fancier than marinating a chicken in store-bought BBQ sauce for a few hours, you'll be amazed at how much juicier and tastier it is than any other chicken you've ever cooked.
I have the Genesis Silver B, and this fits my grill perfectly. The spit itself is very strong and sturdy, and I have used it on many occasions to cook two large chickens at once (4+ lbs each). I see no need to attach the weight as the motor turns the spit perfectly without the weight attached. The wood handle stays completely cool so you can grab it off the grill the second it's done cooking. The claws are sharp and strong and I throw them right in the dishwasher for an easy cleanup. The spit is much too large to fit in the dishwasher, or in a kitchen sink for that matter, so it must be cleaned by hand, and somewhat carefully to avoid making a mess all over the kitchen. This particular rotisserie is more versatile than the basket-style one because this one is less limiting in the size and shape of what you cook on it. I have two complaints about this product that keep me from giving it 5 stars:
1) The power cord is ridiculously short, and you will need an extension cord almost no matter where your outlet is in relation to the grill.
2) I need to remove the grates from my grill to make room for even a small chicken, which prevents me from cooking anything else at the same time. And even after removing the grates, there's very little clearance above the flavorizer bars, so although I'm sure the spit can handle the weight of a small turkey, I don't see how I could possibly avoid having it drag against the flavorizer bars the whole time it's cooking. This is more a flaw in the height of the notch in the grill that the rotisserie spit rests in than it is a flaw in the rotisserie, but nonetheless it limits the uses of the rotisserie somewhat.
One final side note: I found the people at the Weber hotline to be helpful and accurate about cooking times and heat levels for various types of meats on the rotisserie, so minimize your trial and error period when you first get this rotisserie by giving them a call.
