Product Description
Streamline charcoal grilling with the Performer Charcoal Grill. This 22-1/2-inch grill features a porcelain-enameled bowl and lid with 363 square inch of cooking space that are durable and easy to clean. One-Touch Cleaning System wipes the bowl for quick ash removal, and the high-capacity ash catcher makes ash disposal clean and easy. CharBin storage container keeps up to 20 pounds of charcoal dry and handy, so you don't have to go looking for that bag in your shed. Thermoset workspace is perfect for preparation, a feature uncommon in other charcoal grills. Tuck-Away lid holder and built-in thermometer add additional features to make grilling easy. Enjoy charcoal grilling the efficient way with the Weber Performer.
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100 of 101 people found the following review helpful.
No gas ignition on this model. Everything else is the same.
By P. Tansill
No gas ignition and that's all right by me.How many realize this without reviewing in detail the difference between this Performer and the one selling for $50 more? So, if it wasn't obvious to you before when you happened to look at this model please allow me to point that out. And, that's the only difference - all other parts and functions are the same.This is my second Weber Performer; the first was the original, all metal model, which I finally decided to replace after many years of service and countless grillings.Why not opt for the gas ignition? I've been using a chimney charcoal starter for many years since the gas ignition feature on my original Performer wore out and decided to just save $50 with this one.The 22.5" Weber Kettle is the best charcoal grill for the money available today. It's simple to use and very versatile. It's big enough to have different cooking zones. Charcoal uses radiant heat to cook and direct grilling allows for extremely high heat to sear steaks and burgers. The grill's style also allows you to cook with indirect heat for chicken, ribs and other foods needing lower heat and longer time to cook just right. Of course, charcoal gives all your food a superior taste over a gas grill.The Performer just makes the Kettle so much better with a work table surface area, integrated tilt out charcoal storage bin, large storage rack beneath and it rolls / moves easier than a standard Kettle.Some useful tips if you buy the Performer:* Buy a Weber rotisserie insert for this grill. Weber doesn't recommend it for the Performer, but it fits fine and you will be amazed at how great the rotisserie element works! For those of you wondering why Weber won't recommend the rotisserie, it's because you cannot stow the kettle's lid on the side of the Performer with the rotisserie unit is in place. That's ok. Inconvenient? A little, but no biggie.* For grilling, I switched to the cast iron insert by Crayton a little over a year ago. Fantastic! They are relatively expensive, but once you've tried them you'll wonder why you didn't switch earlier.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Well made and Functional
By Prairie Owl
I ordered this model because I like charcoal grills. The 4 wheels and stability are much better than tripod models for moving. I also liked the table and charcoal holder. The ash bucket takes a little practice to get off. I would recommend this model.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
This is a great grill!
By Rashid Riggins
It was a toss up for me between this grill and the Weber Platinum bc I wanted an attached table. I really didn't care much for the propane starter option, bc I actually enjoy lighting my coals with my Chimney starter, and I don't have to worry about running out of or purchasing propane either. The only thing that I missed out on was having the option of getting a blue grill like I wanted, instead of the traditional black. But, this is a great grill. It is so much better than the Platinum model bc of the storage space underneath, the charcoal bin, and the table is better too IMO... It arrived in 2 days, Amazon is great, but when I took it out of the box, it had a scratch on it. I called Weber, they asked me to email a picture, and once I did my replacement part was on my doorstep a couple of days later... Weber's customer service is the best I've ever experienced with any company period... Kudo's!!!
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