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I’ve had a variety of grilling / bbq products. Primarily Weber, given their history of solid products and great customer service.

I’ve always been a charcoal purist. Apartment living, however, has made me consider propane as a primary heat source for grilling. I recently bought the Weber Q220. It’s a nice product, but it just doesn’t get as hot as I need it to. So I sold my Q220 and decided to go with what I really wanted, which was this Weber Performer.

It’s not petite – it takes up a good 3-4 feet width-wise and it’s about 3 feet high.

Charcoal had always previously required me to get a chimney starter, as I’m not into soaking my briquets with lighter fluid. That meant a lot of smoke and wait time as I waited for the coals to get hot.

The Weber performer, however, uses the little, easy to find propane tanks (hardware stores, your local drugstore’s seasonal merch section) to blast the coals with propane-powered fire in 10 mins. The coals are ashen-grey and ready to go. The grill gets over 600+ degrees F so you can really get a solid sear on whatever you’re cooking.

The whole setup is solid and well thought out. The one touch lighting system works like a breeze and the cook-top / prep area is a huge benefit, as is the tilt-out charcoal holder.

The only thing I’d suggest: google Craycort cast-iron grates and get a 22.5 inch cast-iron grate for this. It’s a bit expensive at but it’s worth EVERY PENNY. If you’ve done a lot of grilling, you know you need cast iron to retain heat and really sear your food. I did and it makes this setup into the ne plus ultra of all charcoal grills and remedies the only weakness of this setup, which is the stainless steel grates that it comes with. Ditch those for Craycort’s cast iron grates. You’ll be glad you did.

I love this product as much as I can love an inanimate product. And that’s a lot.

Features

• 363-square-inch charcoal grill with Touch-N-Go gas-ignition system
• Rolling steel-frame cart; work table; 3 tool hooks; lid-mounted thermometer
• 2 charcoal fuel holders; charcoal storage container; One-Touch cleaning system
• Requires disposable LP cylinder; Weber cookbook included
• Measures 28-1/2 by 50-1/4 by 40 inches

Product Description

The Weber Performer Charcoal Grill features a Touch-N-Go gas ignition system that ignites charcoal briquets with the push of a button. Organizational features enable you to keep your focus on the food, including an attached work table, a weather-protected charcoal storage container, a wire bottom shelf and three tool hooks. This grill is built to last, as demonstrated by the heavy-duty steel cart frame, heavy-duty plated-steel hinged cooking grate, no rust aluminum vent, a glass-reinforced nylon handle, two crackproof all-weather wheels, and two locking casters. Its One-Touch cleaning system with a removable black aluminum ash catcher allows for easy clean-up. Comes in black, green, and dark blue.

Best Grill Ever!! – J. Ibarra – Orlando
Weber really out did themselves with the Performer. The ease of propane combined with the great taste of charcoal make this grill a dream to use. I was ok with grilling every once in a while, but know I grill every chance I get. The Performer comes with the one touch system for cleaning which comes in a lot more handy than I thought it would. The pan catches the ash and makes clean up a breeze. The hinged grate makes it a lot easier to add more coals if needed. The coal baskets make controling the heat much more accurate. More control over heat makes for a more versatile grill. Indirect and direct heat means you can cook different meats or veggies at the same time so you can enjoy them faster. I am still learning more and more everytime I use the Performer and am loving every minute of it!

Works as Advertised – Dan D. – Minnesota United States
Took me about 45 minutes to assemble at a leisurely pace. No problems, everything was straightforward. Grill does everything it is advertised to do. If this grill does not last 15 years, I will be disappointed.

Helpful hint: assemble the grill the day before your trash pickup because there is a lot of packaging material that goes in the recycling bin!

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