Update: I got a STOK 22.5 inch Charcoal Drum Grill for $129. The reasons I got this particular grill was that it had many more features than the Weber version including the thing I really wanted which was the Cast Iron cooking surface. To get a Weber with similar features it would have cost $198- $149 for the grill and $49 for the cast iron grate. Video review will be upcoming.
For Two Weeks Now I’ve Watched Countless Hours Of YouTube Grille Reviews and Read Hundreds of Amazon Grill Reviews.
Are you a charcoal grill person or gas or both?
Pretty sure I’ve got this thing locked down.
Here’s my curated list, whittled down after hours of research-
Here’s the list-
Stok SCC0070N Drum Charcoal Grill
Weber 14401001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Weber 14401001 Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black
Stok SIS9000 Grill Replacement 22-1/2-Inch Grate
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Great upgrade for the Weber Kettle
By The Buddy
I am a die hard Weber fan. I own 9 of their grills in various configurations, 2 of which are 22.5 inch charcoal grills. Imagine my surprise to find that another company makes an upgrade for the classic Kettle that is better than any offering from Weber themselves. This piece is exactly what the Kettle needs in every way. The cast iron is very solid and looks as if it will last as long as the grill. It is quite apparent to me that Stok did their research when designing this piece. The center opening is a perfect size for the large Weber Chimney starter to sit inside directly on the charcoal grate while brewing up coals. It is also the perfect size for dumping said charcoal. I feel the grate is the proper thickness, as anything thicker would add weight which most likely would bend the supports in the kettle. I also have not had any problems with the center shifting once it is put in place. Perfect fit, cast iron durability, and all for the price of 2 Weber steel grates, so what’s not to like? I did spend the extra for the Stok SGA1000 Insert Removal Tool and it was well worth the money IMO. Makes removing the center piece to add hot coals a breeze. If you love your Kettle like I do, treat yourself to this nice upgrade.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Will look forward to your review. I got a gas grille last year and didn’t use it at all, I much prefer charcoal but didn’t get one thinking of the mess and the prep time to get the coals hot, etc…but if you recommend the Stok one and the rapidfire chimney starter, I might transition to that one! Thanks!
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I think the charcoal taste better but propane is so much easier
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A flavored girl with the chips and etc you can put in the coals! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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Should be Grill (Not Girl) multi-tasking don’t work! 😦
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