I’ve Rarely Seen Reddit Praise a Product This Much

Many a product (and brand) has been torn limb from limb in the comments of Reddit threads, often for good reasons. But there are also pockets of positivity for products that truly stand out.

The Slow N’ Sear insert from SnS Grills is one of the most widely praised products I’ve ever encountered on Reddit across authoritative threads, including r/smoking and r/grilling.

It’s a simple accessory designed to work with most charcoal kettle grills of various sizes. They also make variants for kamado-style grills like the iconic Big Green Egg.

Every version is essentially a semicircle-shaped stainless steel charcoal basket. More advanced versions also include a reservoir for holding water.

And right now nearly every variant of it is on sale at Amazon.

Grilling Enthusiasts Praise the Slow N’ Sear Basket

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Here’s just a smattering of comments you’ll find about the Slow N’ Sear insert, all from different users, posted on a single thread in r/Smoking alone from just 5 months ago, which I’ve lightly edited in some cases for clarity.

“I love it. Really, really love it.”
“Worth every penny. Love mine.”
“Mine never leaves my kettle”
“I use it all the time”
“100% the best upgrade ever for a Weber Kettle.”
“I have it my 22 and love it.”
“Basically the only time I don’t use it is if I’m making a ton of hot dogs”
“It’s the best upgrade for the Weber Kettle.”
“Mine doesn’t leave the kettle. Invaluable”
“Worth the money. Use mine for everything except wings.”
“I use it for nearly every cook I do. Love it”
“Best purchase I made when it came to smoking on the 22”
“Love it, game changer. It caused me to love my Weber kettle more than my Traeger”

In short, the praise is so overwhelming that a truly dark-minded skeptic of the web (i.e., me) might assume it has to be the work of an A.I. bot army.

But it’s not. I dug and can vouch that these users are real humans and upstanding members of Reddit’s various grilling communities. There are plenty of other threads on the product that are also flooded with positive vibes and praise.

Why Grilling Fans Love the Slow N’ Sear Insert

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We’ll address this again by letting a r/Smoking community member do the talking. As user /BillWeld states, “It gives you a pile of fuel very close to the cooking grate for searing, it gives you a cool zone for smoking or reverse searing, and it gives you a water bath for thermal inertia and humidity. You can do all three by other means but the Slow & Sear is convenient.”

SnS Grills also has a dedicated page that provides more details about how it works. The key is that the basket holds a lot of charcoal—SnS claims more than twice as much as standard baskets—and leverages the air gap between the basket and a charcoal kettle grill’s wall to create an insulation barrier that keeps heat inside the grill.

This setup, plus the basket’s shape, burn the fuel much more efficiently and evenly. The charcoal can burn at a lower temperature of between 225° and 250° F for up to 8-10 hours, which is ideal for smoking and certain BBQ dishes.

The concentrated coals on the basket also create a super-focused heat zone for searing, which SnS claims can reach up to 1000° F.

Grillers will also save money by blowing through less charcoal throughout a grilling season.

Add a 10-year warranty, and it’s easy to see why the love is so strong for Slow ‘N Sear baskets.

Right Now the Entire Line Is Also On Sale

Amazon is currently offering discounts on most versions of the Slow ‘N Sear basket ranging between 15 and 30% off. We don’t know exactly how long this sale will last, but now feels like a great time to consider joining the Slow ‘N’ Sear cult if you’re a curious charcoal griller.

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SnS Grills Slow ‘N Sear Original 22″ Charcoal Insert Basket

As we once wrote, we’ve rarely seen Reddit praise a product this much. If you own a Weber Charcoal kettle grill, this smart accessory can take your cooking to the next level.

• $69 at Amazon
  $79 (13% off)

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