So far I am very pleased with my purchase of the SmokeFire EX6 2nd Gen. The quality is outstanding, holds temp perfectly, and the app. works seamlessly. I have done baby backs, chicken leg quarters, wings, and steaks so far and it can go low and slow and get to the 550-600 to sear. Heat up is as quick as my propane grill...after one month in I couldn't be happier.
Bought the Weber SmokeFire , the first one did not work. Between TrueValu and Weber it was replaced basically within two days. I have cooked Steaks that turned out perfect, High and fast, Ribs with a six hour cook turned out as if I cooked them on my large smoker. This grill does it all with ease.
I fired up our new EX6 yesterday and slow cooked six racks of baby back ribs. Fantastic results - tender, juicy and very flavorful. I used the apple wood pellets and mustard and spice rub and finished with a Carolina mustard sauce - best ribs I've ever done. Everyone was happy and full of compliments. Temperature control was perfect, always coming back to set point quickly after lifting the lid hourly to spray. At 235 F, the ribs were done in a little over five hours with another twenty minutes for saucing. I used two aluminum pans with water and apple cider vinegar in the bottom of the grill to aid in moisture retention and cleanup as suggested by another reviewer and it worked well enough that I will continue to use them. Cleanup was a breeze and I experienced no pellet jams or flare ups. Nice job, Weber! I would recommend the Smokefire for anyone interested in low and slow smoking. Next up - a prime brisket. Assembly went quite well considering the minimal instructions (no photos, just drawings). The screw holes on the rear access panel didn't quite line up, but otherwise everything fit together well. I added the folding side and front shelves and they assembled easily also. Packaging was well thought out. My only complaint is that I'm having trouble getting rid of that huge box (it's about 5' x 3' x 3') filled with cardboard.
The grill works fantastic. The Temperature probes,50% are inoperative and the gourmet bbq system doesn't really fit the ex6
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Consumer Care, May 16, 2021
Hi, we are glad to hear your new SmokeFire is performing great! There should be no fit issues with the GBS accessory and our probes are designed to be very accurate. We apologize for any trouble, and we have reached out to you via email to provide you some tips for getting the perfect fit with those GBS accessories and to discuss the issue with your probes. The probes are an integral part of ensuring a great cook each and every time so we want to make sure we fully understand what is going on so we can better assist you with that. Thanks!
Love this Grill I have two other Weber Grills and they have been Rock steady for 20 years a Genesis and a kettle. If I could only keep one it would be the smoke fire.
my only complaint is the side shelf and front shelf are a thin gauge stainless they should be beefier like my Genesis. The Cover is a bit thin as well. I have not used the grill in Winter yet so not sure how it will perform yet. I have cooked low and slow and high heat and in between and no problems. Getting used to dumping pellets in the back is a challenge but I like the design. Way to go Weber with this design on the Pellet grill a nice departure from the typical pellet grill design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Customer Service, May 14, 2021
Hi, we are very happy to hear you love your new SmokeFire EX6 and the versatility being able to go from low and slow to high heat grilling! We are sorry to hear your disappointment with the accessory shelves, and with your lid assembly. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we have forwarded your comments to the appropriate people. Please be aware both the accessory shelves and your lid are backed by generous warranties. If we can ever help you with anything please reach out to us at support@weberstephen.com or 1-800-446-1071. Thanks!