▷ The new Weber Genesis 2022 gas barbecues

We recognize them at a glance because they are among the best-known models of Weber gas barbecues. Yet, in case you missed it, the essential Weber Genesis barbecues are getting a makeover in 2022.

Simple change to the design or real desire for change? We present the new range of Genesis Weber barbecues.

A new vision of outdoor cooking with Weber Genesis barbecues

The changes that have occurred in recent years in our habits and lifestyle have had repercussions on the way we approach outdoor cooking. And as proof, sales of gas barbecues erode the market share of charcoal barbecues every year. Easier to use, more versatile and now connected, Weber gas barbecues are experiencing a real upheaval.

The new design of the Genesis Weber barbecue follows the trend and adapts to these new changes. Behind the design change we also find a new vision of the outdoor kitchen. That is to say, designing a barbecue with “endless culinary possibilities” in the exact words of Dustin Green, a master of the Weber Grill.

From this point of view, the manufacturer Weber has never been stingy when it comes to innovations. The accessories for the barbecue follow one another: pizza stone, rotisserie, plancha, vegetable basket, wok grill for chicken. Today it is one of the manufacturers that offers the widest range of kitchen accessories.

Now by purchasing a Weber Genesis gas barbecue you will be able to enjoy an outdoor kitchen and cook like in your indoor kitchen.

The 3 big news for Genesis Weber gas barbecues in 2022?

We can distinguish 3 big changes in this new collection:

The large area for browning meat: the Sear Zone
Integration of Weber Connect technology
System integration for Weber Crafted accessories

The input zone appears in Weber

Although the barbecue manufacturer Napoléon has been integrating a grip zone into its gas barbecues for some time, Weber did not yet have this function. The situation has now been corrected and each model in the new Genesis range has a burner dedicated to searing meat directly on the main cooking surface (in contrast, in the Napoléon, the searing area is located on a side shelf).

How to recognize the Sear Zone burner? The barbecue manufacturer Weber has specially dedicated a color to it since, unlike the other burner control buttons, this one is red.

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Weber Connect, a new way of cooking

While some users perceive connectivity in barbecues as a simple gadget, this technology nevertheless has real advantages. Better cooking control with connected probes, step-by-step cooking guide, alerts and notifications, a multitude of free updated recipes, etc.

With a simple app to download on your phone or tablet you have access to many features. Barbecuing is no longer just a matter of skewers and sausages, Grilling with a Weber barbecue becomes a truly new way of approaching outdoor cooking.

And if you’re not quite ready to use the technology with your grill, some of the new Genesis grills don’t have Weber Connect built-in. You will then need to purchase the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub separately.

The new Genesis barbecue range adapted to Weber Crafted accessories

Another novelty from Weber, the new range of Weber Crafted accessories and good news, the new Genesis models are directly compatible with these accessories. Owners of previous models will need an adapter if they want to use Weber Crafted accessories.

What is changing? Bigger would be the correct word. We could in fact consider the GBS (Gourmet Barbecue System) accessories as the younger brothers of the Weber Crafted accessories. These new barbecue cooking accessories fit directly into the cooking surface. They are larger and will allow you to cook more.

You will find among other things:

The new refractory stones with enamelled surface for pizzas, bread, tarts, etc.
The new wok with steam basket
A set of rotisserie skewers for kebabs, kebabs and more
A grill for searing on both sides: one side for meat and the other for vegetables

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Other changes that make a difference

In addition to these 3 great innovations, the Genesis barbecue models have also undergone some changes to make them even more functional and easier to use.

Del illuminated buttons and a Night Vision lighting system which illuminates the hob for night cooking (available depending on the model).
A wider side shelf to provide a larger kitchen space
An extendable cooking grill. The warming rack no longer just serves to keep food warm, but extends and becomes a real cooking grill.
The holder for the gas bottle allows you to store the bottle directly in the cupboard.
The “wipe and wipe” grease management system. with its sliding tray that facilitates cleaning and maintenance of the barbecue.