Food That Built America features the beginnings of barbecuing and George Stephen creating the Weber Kettle.

[Jon Tofte]

I just enjoyed the Season 4, Episode 11 of The Food That Built America. The topic was the start of barbecuing. It was cool that they gave a few minutes to George Stephen creating the first Weber kettle. They even included the legendary story of George trying out his creation in his backyard struggling to keep the fire from going out. A watchful neighbor says “George, the grill needs some air!” A fun watch.

 

[Brian (Mass.)]

I love this show and this was a really great episode. We all knew that Henry Ford came up with Kingsford charcoal, but this was a really good representation of where it came from.

 

[Brian (Mass.)]

I just enjoyed the Season 4, Episode 11 of The Food That Built America. The topic was the start of barbecuing. It was cool that they gave a few minutes to George Stephen creating the first Weber kettle. They even included the legendary story of George trying out his creation in his backyard struggling to keep the fire from going out. A watchful neighbor says “George, the grill needs some air!” A fun watch.

Also, could you imagine knowing what you know now about BBQ and slow cooking and smoking and what a God you would be if you went back to then and started smoking meats

 

[Ed_T]

Seeing George Stephen get his due was great. The story weaving hot dogs, charcoal and Weber in postwar suburban America was enjoyable history.