Why I Bought The Weber Performer - My 4th Kettle Grill
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2021
- Well, I bought another grill--a Weber Performer Premium Kettle Grill. But this was for a very specific purpose as I explain in this video.
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Truly one of my favorite content creators across all of TH-cam. Your videos coupled with the warm, rhythmic acoustic soundtrack strike the perfect vibe again and again. Not only do I learn a ton and enjoy the camaraderie of the outdoor cooking community, I relax and enjoy the bliss of lower blood pressure and regulated breathing. Thank you.
That gas assist is a game changer, though! I have one and all I really use it for is lighting my chimney and outdoor storage, but it’s indispensable for the gas assist alone.
Tables are extremely useful around the grilling makes the whole grilling experience a lot better. Take care Ry!
Dude, I love your gear and mod videos as much as your cooking videos!
A day with a Cooking with Ry upload is always a good day.
I just picked up a used Performer a few weeks ago. It was in rough shape but after I cleaned it up and bought a new one touch cleaning system, I brought it back to life. The table is a game changer!
I love cooking with Weber Kettles. I've rescued all of 5 (3 performers and two 3-legged kettles) of mine on the cheap from Craigslist ... and then spent 4 to 5 times as much pimping them out with various after-market upgrades, mods, and accessories. Very versatile pieces of cooking equipment.
Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Next month will mark the one year anniversary of getting my first kettle and switching to charcoal! Your copper Premium video is what sold me on getting my green Premium. One of these days I’ll get a Performer!
Nice! I purchased this same grill 10 months ago and starting following your channel soon after. I opted for the propane start being that I use the grill often and it works really well.
I got mine at the start of this year, my first Weber and real bbq and I’m having a blast with it still. Have watched loads of your videos to smoke joints, ribs etc and all turned out great.
You know Ry, Your videos have changed my life for the better. I have been watching your videos for a while now and your passion for cooking has helped me getting over some darkest times of my life by just watching you cook . I had passion for cooking ones but i lost the spark after loosing my dear friend and then getting "under the weather" my self. A month ago i was watching your videos and it got me thinking maybe i should do something with my life again and not just morn and drink. I desided to buy a charcoal grill and maybe that would give me hope again but ended up with Weber Performer Deluxe instead of the regular kettle. Best therapy a have ever had and have been cooking on it every day and cant see my self stopping anytime soon. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Also thank you for lighting my spark for getting better again!
I hope that i wrote that right and didn't have too many typos.
Typos are a sign of an active intellect. I have a very active intellect :)
@Finnishguy Glad it helped get your "sisu" back. Just remember that you are never alone even when it may feel like it. Many grillers would gladly raise their tongs in support and friendship.
I hear you about finding joy in using a Weber. Some days I say to myself “ Well, at least one thing went right!” 🙂
Side tables are awesome! Been looking for one for my 26"...
Your right, Weber needs to add more of these basic options.
I bought a Performer in April, absolutely love the grill.
That is a really, really nice setup Ry and I look forward to seeing a video with the Performer in action.
I have loved your channel for 2 years. That is sweet. You are my numero uno bbq channel because of your kettle and Oklahoma highland videos. I still rock a vintage Weber kettle early 80’s with several mods is great. Best mod...the added lid hinge!
Picked one up for 12 bucks brand new because it was on clearance and I had 100 bucks of in store credit. One of the best grill purchases I've made.
So many new type charcoal grills out there plus all the wood pellets, but I still like the Weber kettles. I bought a reconditioned Deluxe from a guy that finds grills and reconditions these for resale. I don't grill a whole lot because of family size so I just stick with the Weber baskets and keep it simple. Folks rave about my food. Thanks Ry for all the good video content.
Love my Performer!!! Good luck with yours, Ry!
I purchased Weber Master touch then replaced it with Performer (folding table) when I started to make modifications and add more heavily stuff.
I didn't get yours as I don't care about timer (all mobile phones and apps have timer), so I saved the 💰💰💰 to get more accessories.
I like you channel
Can't wait to see what you make on this grill. Cheers, Ry!
I have two Weber Performers and love them. it makes it easy to cook on them.
Congrats Ry! Love my WP! Great mods!
Can't beat a weber kettle. i've been having the one that i currently use since 1999. It sleeps outside uncovered in the weather and still looks like it is in excellent condition. Return on investment wise or cooking wise, i'd put it up against any grill or smoker.
Kettles are bulletproof lol
I cook on a kettle that I found put out to the curb. A red 1975 kettle. It has some severe porcelain damage on the lid but it’s solid. I threw a clean cooking grate and it’s been cooking my Friday night steaks for a while now.
Another great video. Your production quality is pleasing & calming. Your videos on grilling are straight to the point easy to follow and enjoyable to watch.
I did your chicken thigh recipe last weekend using my Performer and Vortex
Thanks for the amazing content.
Thanks for the kind words :)
Great decission dear Ry. Congratulations and enjoy
That’s a nice grill. I have the 22” original kettle Weber but will be getting the grill u have soon 💪🏼
That grill was my first grill last year when I started grilling again. I have three kamados, a drum smoker and a pellet grill, but still use the Weber regularly.
I absolutely love mine! It’s nice having the charcoal accessible. I use the gas assist every time to start the Kingsfords. The table is awesome to have. My only complaint is the thermostat. It reads high, significantly high.
My wife bought me a performer deluxe last year for my birthday. Love the gas assist. But I agree it's not in the best place for a chimney. I really like the GBS system. The griddle is my favorite insert so far. Need to check out the Mallory grate. Was using a cheap gas grill for nearly 20 years...won't ever go back. Love the videos!
Can’t wait to see how your new equipment performs Ry! 🤔😉👍🏻
That cast iron grill is beautiful
I bought a used one a couple of years ago around Christmas for $175.00 just like new, nothing wrong with it with the cover. One of the best buys I made. Good luck with yours, love your mods!
Nice new grill! Have fun!
Amazing,. Great video Ry. Congrats on the new grill. You explained everything perfectly.
Thank you!
Can't wait to see that in action. I would like to upgrade to that kind of set up.
I hear what you're saying about the 3-legs on the Weber, esp. every time I need to move my turn-of-the-century 18.5 inch kettle, but there is a reason for that number of legs. It's mathematically more stable (while not being moved) because with 3 legs, it can't wobble. Three points of contact will always form a flat plane. If there were 4 legs and one were slightly shorter (or your surface wasn't completely flat and even), you'd have a wobble.
I'm with you brotha...
You really don't move your grill that often.
And I like my table separate so you can walk around the cooker easier and get to the meat or charcoal. All them gizmos look amazing on peoples deck though.
Nice looking grill. I recently got a weber kettle master touch and I have been really enjoying watching your videos and learning
NICE Score and great mods to your new kettle! I lucked out and found a GREAT condition 1999 Stainless Steel Performer with a Red Mist Kettle local to me for only $150! I LOVE it! The table makes all the difference! Love your videos/recipes! BTW, all the cool guys are named Ryan lol.
I totally understand the top heavy kettle physics. I have tipped mine over a few times and have the dents to prove it. Great mods Ry. Well worth the voided warranty. If you are temped to do your older zip cut probe wire port mod, here is a tip, only cut the lower lip. The top does not need a notch. Happy new kettle!
Yeah I realized too late the lid cut was totally unnecessary :)
Ry congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉 with your new Weber Kettle grill
i just got mine 2 weeks ago and have done a primary burn on the grill. now i am ready. i went ahead and purchased the base model without the propane assist due to price and i did not really want the hassle of purchasing a propane tank. i'll stick with the chimney. thanks for the malory firewall tip. i will also get that but will have to find a way to fund it. maybe recycle.
I am about to make a grill purchase too. I used a Weber kettle for years and then decided to get a Weber gas grill for the convenience factor. I wore that out and bought a second. Then I got enamored with smokers so I replaced the Weber with a pellet smoker. After a year and a half I was happy enough with it, but it wasn’t great for grilling. Then I discovered a TH-cam channel from one of your colleagues from north of the border and got enamored with charcoal cooking again - on a kamado grill. I got the Junior version and have loved it. So I’m going to sell the smoker and get a bigger kamado grill that has smoker functionality. I love the kamado features. I don’t think I could go back to a kettle.
I was able to snag a 2013 deluxe for free. Had to clean it and refurbish the plastic table and get new grates and vent fans. Cooks the same as my premium kettle but the side table and propane ignition are amazing. As well as being actually stable.
That looks like a great setup Ry.
Congrats, I love my performer, the table is very convenient, the lid holder is a great feature, I like your upgrades, ENJOY!
Firewall looks sweet. I see myself getting a set up like this in the next few years
Christmas came early this year. Looks awesome.
Congrats Ry! The performer is great! You can use a Coleman stove to light a chimney on, don't need the deluxe. Have you thought about mounting the Deep Ocean Blue mastertouch on there? I bet it would look really nice! You can always find a used performer and mount it there if you decide. I added a probe port and smoke hole on my 26" Kettle too. Cheers!
That cast iron grill grate looks like a perfect match on the Weber Performer.
I bought the deluxe with the gas started but I was too affraid so I retuned and got the performer. We love it!
You will love it!
Thanks. It might save my family for today after watching your video.
I look forward to the reviews on those products. I may but that Weber now
After watching your videos I decided to go with the master touch and then build a cart for it. I couldn't justify $200 extra dollars for a cart I can make and like the look of better but hope you enjoy! You should post a cart making video if you ever do that.
I have a Performer Deluxe Grill, my second Weber. It's a very nice grill, especially in the maroon color. I have never used the touch and go ignition option. Might try it this winter. The table is very useful and the charcoal bin is also nice feature. My only complaint is the wheels. Cheap plastic wheels that don't seem very sturdy and front casters could be somewhat bigger.. But, I am happy with it. I might look into getting the grate setup you have..
Nice set up
Thats an awesome grill 👌 love the table side.
sold my regular Weber and bought this with Gas assist tho. I simply love the table/cart feature.!
Nice setup
I love the performers. i have two on my deck.
You really can’t beat the performer
We've all been there. Buy an accessory, end up replacing the whole BBQ 🤣
That’s a really great grill especially with those SNS grill mods. I live my performer with the drop down folding table just because it’s still a larger table but smaller footprint. Looking forward to see how that fire wall works.
Nice simple video love the cast iron grill or grate 👍
Nice...you can't have too many bbq pits....the additions are nice...going to do the same to mine....thanks Ry Ry
Weber kettles are great choices. Add on the mods you did and/or add on a Santa Maria style grate and a rotisserie and the cooking methods really open up.
Got the same one, love it.!
My lid thermometer is relatively close to when i put my Thermopro probes.. +/- 10-15 degrees. good purchase for you!
That’s a nice addition to your arsenal Ry! I have the Weber Summit with the SS attached table and that extra work space is great. I was very disappointed that SNS stopped selling the low profile slow n sear that would fit in this so I’m wondering if that Mallory would fit? Great video as always!
Been waiting for some youtuber to review those exact Malory accessories for the kettles. The grate design I am already sold on, but not that firewall. Looks amazing, but doesnt look like enough airflow. Also, I keep my cooking bricks on the bottom shelf to stabilize the base. Seems to help.
When I saw the video title, I was surprised you didn't opt for a Charcoal Summit Kamado, but you've now got yourself the supreme Weber kettle. Good thinking.
I’ve got the old version Performer which I have had for nine years it’s great, have added to it over the years like you drilling a hole for temperature probes and another for a Pit Viper fan feed. Enjoy your grill would recommend a rotisserie for whole chicken, leg of lamb, beef joint, etc.
Yeah I have the Weber Rotisserie. It's great :)
i had the same reason for not buying the gas assist. saved some $ and not have the burner taking up space. I think it will be easier to clean. I just wish the bin had a cover.
You will love it Ry, I have 4 Webers and the Performer has been my favorite, just wish they would make it in a bigger kettle. :-)
I'm new to charcoal grilling. Really only have cooked on gas. I have been looking at the kamado joe grills but always come back to this webber. I mostly cook steak, chicken. Hard to get a good sear on my weber summit gas grill.
I really like the kamodo but $1600.00 is high. Great video, I'm really leaning towards the weber now.
Sweet grill.
Awesome video!
I got the performer last year. I got the deluxe with the gas assist. I love that addition. I was using a copper premium kettle and had a bbq dragon wing for a little table and it did ok but I needed more room and decided to get the performer.
The gas assist ROCKS! I just got mine a week ago. Love it!
I agree. Not sure Ry didn’t want it but I love it on mine
I hope you like it. I wish they would sell just the table.
I have this grill! please do some long cooks on it! Thanks for all the videos
Congrats on the Performer, I treated myself to one a few months ago and really like it. The charcoal bin makes a great place to store a grill cover. My only gripe is the timer is kind of gimmicky, would have liked an integrated probe thermometer there instead. Still pretty awesome though.
I store my charcoal baskets in the bin 😊
You beat me to the performer. My wife wishes you would stop getting new stuff because she thinks that it just makes me want...😁 I missed the LAST Kamado I was trying to get, I missed the Weber 1st Gen Summit SO 3rd on the list was Black Weber Performer (no gas) They have lots of these. It cost me Tenderloin, grilled yellow zuccini and ball squash, Baked sweet tatters on the Master Touch. She say 3 smokers and 6 grills is enough. I've told her it's my therapy to beat this cancer...She keeps telling me If the camera's don't start getting used she's gonna sell them. Keep it up my friend and I for one enjoy the different styles of cooks you do.
Oh thats a nice set up.
Nice I ❤️performer quality product
I like the performer better than the 3 leg version kettle, cooking on it feels slightly more solid and the table is great
I love my Weber Performer. I have the SNS accesories
Thanks for sharing. I do love my performer. I need one of those Malary Firewalls in my life.
Thanks, chef!
I bought my performer deluxe for my wife’s 40th birthday 😂!! She’s a triplet and the girls wanted a brisket for their 40th so I was more then welcome to help that situation 🤣
Sometimes I toy with the idea of getting one of those for the table, but I stick to my Premium version instead because it looks more elegant. :)
Welcome to the Performer Club
Bought this grill 11 years ago and it's still #1. I got the gas assist but never use it.
I've been looking at the performer for awhile,however my kettle is still good I think you just sealed the deal,and the fire wall looks very interesting.
Get a performer. You could gift or sell your kettle, or keep it as a travel back up. I have s performer with gas assist and it’s a game changer!
Hope they post the grate to Ireland. Was looking at a performer for that very reason
I also added magnetic hook holders to hold extra tools from Harbor Freight
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Very nice
I scored a 2019 model on marketplace last month for 150.00 Love it!
Nice setup, Ry!
Thanks, my friend 😊
That Mallory Firewall is CHUNKY. Cool design, though. I like that it's adjustable, which is about my only complaint with the Slow 'n Sear. I'd love to get your review on it.
I have a Performer. It's my most used grill now :)
Weber needs to make a 26 inch performer!! I've seen some people who moded the cart, but I'm lazy haha
I need this grill in my life 😀