I bought a Weber Performer at Lowe's for $199

Churrasqueiro Bob · 03-21-2012, 11:27 PM

I lucked out and got the last one in my area, new in box. Assembly was straight forward but the ash catcher ring was a bit of a pain to install. I christened it tonight by cooking some wings seasoned with McCormick Roasted Garlic and Herb seasoning. I cooked indirect using the charcoal holders with Stubb's briquettes. I was quite pleased with the results and I look forward to learning this grill well.

I switched from using gas for the past 20+ year back to charcoal again last June and immediately joined the forum. I got my feet wet with a Weber Go Anywhere that I got from Snap On tools back in the 80's; it is red with wood handles. I quickly bought a Smokey Joe Silver and was hooked. I used the SJS 4-5 times a week all last summer and had a blast. I realized I needed something bigger, so I kept reading here and looking for a good deal on something. My sister gave me a never used 18" OTS with the 3 daisy wheels, circa 1999, which I used throughout the winter alternating with my buddy Smokey Joe.

I have lusted after the Performer since joining here and reading about it. I saw the deal at Lowe's a month or so ago and was so tempted, but I kept procrastinating and put off the purchase. Then I got scared that they would all be sold since the weather is getting better so I took the plunge. I was lucky to get one nearby as there was only one store in my area that had one in stock.

Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

I look forward to learning about this grill from my fellow Performer owners and everyone else here at this wonderful site. Thanks to all for your help in the past as I look forward to learning new skills and techniques.

martyleach · 03-21-2012, 11:43 PM

I hope you enjoy your performer as much as I do mine. It is well thought out and functions perfectly. Glad you bought it and you will be too.

Smoking Bruin · 03-22-2012, 02:49 PM

Great pick-up! Enjoy using it!

Chitown_hillbilly · 03-22-2012, 03:07 PM

A Performer? or a Platinum?

Why can't I find deals like this?

smokingj · 03-22-2012, 03:21 PM

They are on sale down here at Lowes as well for the same price. Congrats on your new addition.

JONESY · 03-22-2012, 03:28 PM

Love my performer!!!!

Churrasqueiro Bob · 03-22-2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chitown_hillbilly

A Performer? or a Platinum?

Why can't I find deals like this?

A Performer with the gas ignition. Regularly $329 on clearance for $199.

Happy Hapgood · 03-22-2012, 04:33 PM

You got a heck of a deal Sir!

Churrasqueiro Bob · 03-22-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toast

You got a heck of a deal Sir!

I think so too. It was new in the box.

MStoney72 · 03-22-2012, 09:17 PM

My Performer get treated like it is a child:)

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

Hunterman95 · 03-22-2012, 09:35 PM

Great deal, you'll love it!!!

Corky · 03-23-2012, 12:50 AM

I love mine. You will love yours.

I guarantee it.

Churrasqueiro Bob · 03-26-2012, 01:32 AM

I did a rack of ribs on it tonight. I used the charcoal baskets on each side and the temp was about 320. I know there is a way to do them more indirectly using firebricks etc. Does anyone have a link that gives step by step instructions on how to do a low and slow cook on the kettle? Also any links for good methods to do ribs would be appreciated.

glh17 · 03-26-2012, 07:55 AM

Congratulations on a real nice grill at a real good price.

early mornin' smokin' · 03-26-2012, 10:31 AM

Home Depot in Riverhead, NY has the performer with Gas assist, touch and go, whatever you'd like to call it for $180. Girlfriends mother came home with one for herself yesterday. If i didn't already have one, and 10 other grills, i would have jumped on the deal, list price on the HD site is $329

03-21-2012, 11:27 PM	#1
Churrasqueiro Bob Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-11 Location: Boston, MA	I bought a Weber Performer at Lowe's for $199 I lucked out and got the last one in my area, new in box. Assembly was straight forward but the ash catcher ring was a bit of a pain to install. I christened it tonight by cooking some wings seasoned with McCormick Roasted Garlic and Herb seasoning. I cooked indirect using the charcoal holders with Stubb's briquettes. I was quite pleased with the results and I look forward to learning this grill well. I switched from using gas for the past 20+ year back to charcoal again last June and immediately joined the forum. I got my feet wet with a Weber Go Anywhere that I got from Snap On tools back in the 80's; it is red with wood handles. I quickly bought a Smokey Joe Silver and was hooked. I used the SJS 4-5 times a week all last summer and had a blast. I realized I needed something bigger, so I kept reading here and looking for a good deal on something. My sister gave me a never used 18" OTS with the 3 daisy wheels, circa 1999, which I used throughout the winter alternating with my buddy Smokey Joe. I have lusted after the Performer since joining here and reading about it. I saw the deal at Lowe's a month or so ago and was so tempted, but I kept procrastinating and put off the purchase. Then I got scared that they would all be sold since the weather is getting better so I took the plunge. I was lucky to get one nearby as there was only one store in my area that had one in stock. Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. I look forward to learning about this grill from my fellow Performer owners and everyone else here at this wonderful site. Thanks to all for your help in the past as I look forward to learning new skills and techniques.

03-21-2012, 11:43 PM	#2
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	I hope you enjoy your performer as much as I do mine. It is well thought out and functions perfectly. Glad you bought it and you will be too. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

03-22-2012, 02:49 PM	#3
Smoking Bruin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-08-10 Location: City of Angels	Great pick-up! Enjoy using it! __________________ 22.5" WSM / 26.75" Weber Kettle / Char Broil Gasser

03-22-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
smokingj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-29-11 Location: Alexandria VA	They are on sale down here at Lowes as well for the same price. Congrats on your new addition. __________________ ~Jimmy~ 18.5 redhead, UDS, Smokey Joe, Smokey Joe Smoker

03-22-2012, 03:28 PM	#6
JONESY is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-09 Location: Oakland twp / Houghton Lake, MI	Love my performer!!!! __________________ Life is to short for green tea and tofu; pass me another half rack and a beer…

03-22-2012, 03:07 PM	#4
Chitown_hillbilly Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: Morris, IL	A Performer? or a Platinum? Why can't I find deals like this?

03-22-2012, 04:33 PM	#8
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	You got a heck of a deal Sir! __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

03-22-2012, 09:17 PM	#10
MStoney72 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-08-12 Location: Osceola, indiana	My Performer get treated like it is a child:) Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk __________________ Weber Performer 14 1/2 WSM 22 1/2 WSM 1971 22 1/2 Weber Bar b Que kettle Weber genesis silver c (gasser) Weber Q Mini WSM (gold) Fastest of the fast Thermapen's (digital camo with U. S. A flag)

03-22-2012, 09:35 PM	#11
Hunterman95 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-08-11 Location: Springfield, MO	Great deal, you'll love it!!! __________________ Kevin -Weber Performer, WSM, GMG DB

03-23-2012, 12:50 AM	#12
Corky is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-21-11 Location: Liberty Lake, WA	I love mine. You will love yours. I guarantee it. __________________ 18.5 WSM Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Smokey Joe Platinum [SIZE=2][COLOR=Blue][B]Blue[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] Weber Performer [COLOR=Blue][B]Blue[/B][/COLOR] Thermapen (Fastest in the West!) [SIZE="2"][B][COLOR="Magenta"]拉猪肉[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]509 BBQ Crew[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]

03-26-2012, 01:32 AM	#13
Churrasqueiro Bob Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-11 Location: Boston, MA	I did a rack of ribs on it tonight. I used the charcoal baskets on each side and the temp was about 320. I know there is a way to do them more indirectly using firebricks etc. Does anyone have a link that gives step by step instructions on how to do a low and slow cook on the kettle? Also any links for good methods to do ribs would be appreciated.

03-26-2012, 07:55 AM	#14
glh17 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-27-11 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Congratulations on a real nice grill at a real good price.

03-26-2012, 10:31 AM	#15
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny	Home Depot in Riverhead, NY has the performer with Gas assist, touch and go, whatever you'd like to call it for $180. Girlfriends mother came home with one for herself yesterday. If i didn't already have one, and 10 other grills, i would have jumped on the deal, list price on the HD site is $329 __________________ L trailer spicewine, webers, 2-26.75's, performer, heineken 22 1/2, 7 level pro-q 20 excel