The kettle grill.
The Weber kettle grill was invented in 1952,
and it revolutionized not only the cooking in people’s back
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yards, but it also influenced restaurants’ cooking practices,
including opening up grilling procedures for guests to
observe. The kettle grill became a popular instrument at par
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ties and picnics, and smaller versions of the grill became
standard equipment in camping and caravanning. The grill
was essential for the emerging outdoor cooking as a leisure
activity