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- Best budget charcoal grill Weber One-Touch Silver *Est. $90
- Full-featured charcoal grill Weber Performer *Est. $330
- Charcoal grill for parties and big families Char-Griller Outlaw *Est. $205
- Best portable charcoal grill Weber Smokey Joe Silver *Est. $35
- Best luxury charcoal grill The Big Green Egg *Est. $750
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Full-featured charcoal grill
- Unusual gas-assist lighting
- Weber quality and warranty
- Choice of color
- Built-in thermometer
- Plastic worktable not as sturdy as wood
- Similar to less costly Webers
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Best Grill Ever, October 29, 20095 stars, from a non believer, October 14, 2009When I first saw this grill on a gold box deal, I just could not believe what people wrote about it... everyone seemed to be pleased with it and talked about how awesome it was. I didnt get it that time… (it sold out really fast) but this last time when I first saw it I just ordered... why?? well the answer is simple: Most of the people I know buy gas grills because they like the idea of NOT WASTING TIME AND EFFORT lighting a charcoal grill. They rather sacrifice the taste that charcoal gives to your meat by using a gas grill So what happens when you mix the best of both worlds? you get the performer! a charcoal grill that uses propane gas to light the charcoal up.... just AMAZING! I now know why people give this grill 5 stars: its easy to use, very VERY robust design and it performs like no other So if you are in the market for a grill, look no further! this is the one you are looking for! Sincerely a former gas grill user =)
My New Baby, October 14, 2009I don't know where to start. I feel like a proud new Father! My new Weber Performer (Green) cooks like a Charm. The gas starter works great. I't's like having a "Hybrid" Charcoal Grill. I'm looking forward to many years of good food cooked on my Weber Grill.
another five star review for this grill, October 1, 2009i have had this grill for about 3 months now. i have used it about twice a week and my propane bottle is still going. starting the grill is as easy as dumping in your coals, leaving the propane on for about… 5 minutes, and then waiting another 20 for your coals to heat up. the grill also very efficient with its use of coals, especially when you use the baskets. i have had to adjust the amount of coals i use. and as other reviews have pointed out, if you do have extra coals you can shut the vents and put the lid on when you are done cooking and you will have a nice base of coals waiting for you the next time you use it. i use the coal baskets a lot more than i thought i would. great for indirect cooking... and when you are cooking something that takes a while and you need to add more coals, the baskets start the new coals very quickly. the ash removal system is great - no messes, easy to use, and it is deceptively large. i got the dark green color and it looks great out in our courtyard. you will not be disappointed with this grill!
Charcoal+Weber=Awesome, September 23, 2009
Weber 841001 22 1/2-Inch Performer Charcoal Grill with Touch-N-Go Propane Ignition, Black |
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Our Sources
1. About.com
Derrick Riches is the guide to barbeques and grilling for About.com. He says the gas-assist lighting feature alone makes the Performer well worth the cost, even though it is essentially a variant of Weber's less costly kettle grills. Picks are based on Riches' evaluation of the grill's features, build quality and performance. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 10 Charcoal Grills, Derrick Riches
This site contains a link to a video of David Gregg of Best Magazine detailing his grill choices and going over their highlights for CBS' "The Early Show." His pick for charcoal grills is the Weber Performer, which he says is the best way of getting around the hassle of lighting coals.
Review: The 'Best' Grill For Your BBQ, David Gregg, June 28, 2005
This site reviews a wide range of barbeques, including a reasonable selection of charcoal grills from Char-Griller and Weber, among others. A list of the best charcoal grills includes the Performer. The unit's blend of charcoal taste and gas convenience is highly praised.
Review: Best Charcoal Grills, Contributors to HomeBarbequeGrilling.com
4. Today
For charcoal grills, Lou Manfredini recommends the Weber Performer in this brief guide, though mentioning its gas-lighting system is the extent of his description. No testing criteria are mentioned. The site contains a segment from "Today" in which Manfredini displays his recommended grills and highlights their features.
Review: Need to Buy a Grill? Check Out These Top Styles, Lou Manfredini, June 7, 2007
5. Amazon.com
More than 150 of the 170 user reviews on Amazon give the Performer five out of five stars. The handful who do voice complaints quibble over minor design choices, or say newer versions (from 2005 on) aren't as satisfactory as previous Performer models.
Review: Weber 2005 Model 841001 22 ½-Inch Performer Charcoal Grill, Contributors to Amazon.com
About 100 Buzzillions users give the Performer an aggregate score of 4.8 out of five possible stars. Nearly all of the comments are overwhelmingly positive. Even those who don't give it a perfect rating because of concerns about lower airflow or the need to clean the lighting mechanism often, are, on balance, satisfied. Buzzillions is a site that collects user reviews from other, usually smaller, websites.
Review: Weber 22 ½" Performer Charcoal Grill, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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Weber 751001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Black
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