Weber Smokey Joe Gold

The Weber Smokey Joe Gold gets 4 1/2 stars in reviews from it’s happy owners. This budget-friendly charcoal grill is made with Weber’s customary attention to detail and has some very nice options for a compact, portable grill. A step up from the Silver model, the Smokey Joe gold has the added feature of a lid lock. The lid lock holds the lid on tightly, so it won’t come off in the back of your car. The lid lock also serves to hold the lid upright to block wind as you grill, if needed. The vents have also been moved to the sides instead of the bottom, creating a better flow of air.

Owners of the Smokey Joe are thrilled with it, as you can see in these reviews. They are most pleased with it’s quality and durability for the price.

“Great Little Grill for Home or Travel – This is the third little Weber I’ve had in the past 20 years – I’ve never worn one out; the first two were stolen! I like the locking handle on the new model. One great feature of these grills is that when you are done cooking, you can close all the vents and the fire will go out in about 15-20 minutes, saving whatever’s left of your charcoal for the next time. With the handle locked, it won’t spill in the back of your pickup on the way home.”

“10+ Years Old and Going Strong – I got this grill on the advice of a friend when we were in grad school. She’d been trying to save money, and bought a similar type grill from a different manufacturer. It didn’t vent right at all, and she was right, this one does. Brand matters.”

“Solid Value, Great Grill - I’ve used this gem for years. My apartments, on the whole, mandated the simplicity and efficiency offered up by the Smokey Joe. A great feature is the rounded top. This enables better smoking, as air and smoke circulates more fluidly. I’ve lugged it with me through something like 5 moves, and it’s still fine.”

“You really can’t beat a Weber grill – I have to disagree with a previous reviewer who said the venting system didn’t work and the charcoal fire goes out. It just doesn’t happen if you get the fire going properly to begin with. I love it that the vents are on the sides of the kettle instead of underneath the coals.
The Smokey Joe Gold is for our RV. It fits in the storage compartment and if it tips over it doesn’t create a big mess. It’s perfect for cooking and relaxing around an isolated campsite or adding a little downhomeness to those concrete parking lots they call RV parks that we sometimes have to use when traveling. It’s a great improvement over the original Smokey Joe if you need a portable grill to take along with you.”

Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill