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Yick. I much prefer screwing in a handy little Coleman one-pounder (the small dark green bottles) directly. The only 'new' thoughts I can think to add to the discussion are:- I wish Weber would come out w/a limited edition 26.75" Performer Grill. You're only firing it up long enough to get the coals going. The aspect that stands out most to me is just how much thought -- how many features -- the astute griller sees evidenced in this product.
Plus if you need to move the unit (& roll it), having a separate container off to the side makes it 10X the hassle.- Oh, and if while cooking you hang your grilling utensils on the conveniently-placed hooks provided, do be advised that the family dog will most likely make a beeline for them and 'clean' them for you. (Although, on second thought, I like the 'Smokenator' accessory, which then would not match the jumbo kettle -- and something tells me they're not going to make a monster version of it to fit such a rare diameter).- I don't know why all the pictures of the Performer show a big ol' propane tank attached to the gas-assist starter w/a hose (). Weber (one of the few 'big companies' I feel strongly positive toward) went over this one with a fine-toothed comb in the planning stages, and it has paid off marvelously. Let's see, I think I've had my Weber Performer for a couple-three years now, and I can only add my agreement to the hundreds of laudatory reviews already on here. Expertise is reflected at every turn, and I won't here attempt to compile a list of specifics (see other reviews which have).
I find it lasts plenty long, and who wants to deal with a hose.
If it died (which it won't anytime soon because it's built like a tank) I would buy another one tomorrow. This grill is everything it says it is, and I love it. One day I saw it on sale with free shipping so I took the plunge.Now that I've been using it for a couple years, I can tell you my only regret was waiting an entire year before pulling the trigger. I use it for grilling, rotisserie cooking, AND (my favorite) smoking. I waited an entire year before I finally purchased mine. Being a frugal person who already owned a perfectly good (One Touch Gold) kettle, I just couldn't justify the extra money. I use this grill several times a week.
The trick is to heat up less coal then you would normally use, and slowly feed more coals in as time goes on while you are cooking. But after calling Weber they shipped a replacement which I installed, all at no charge. There are two minor complaints:1. There is only one level for cooking, so you have to be careful to control the temperature. My family and friends will attest to that.
It took a little bit to master, but this grill will get very very hot and quick by default, leading to food burning. The knob that controls propane for heating coals broke after a year. We use it almost every weekend and some weekdays during the Spring and Summer months. I love this grill. It makes charcoal grilling fast.
So not too bad.2.
I love the thing. I love it.
It is very sturdy and easy to put together. It is worth every penny.
I was also a little skeptical about the price. Buy it and you will not regret it.
This grill is an easy 5 stars. I like it so good that when I am not cooking on it I am planning what I will cook next.
I have cooked some delicious meals on this thing.
The gas starter works great. My new Weber Performer (Green) cooks like a Charm. I'm looking forward to many years of good food cooked on my Weber Grill. I don't know where to start. I feel like a proud new Father. I't's like having a "Hybrid" Charcoal Grill.
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