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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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05-02-2013, 10:18 PM | #16 | |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-17-10
Location: Pleasanton, Ca
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I had a UDS fire once that could have taken out my house. I am quite cautious now.
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05-02-2013, 11:49 PM | #17 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-02-09
Location: Longmont, CO
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It is def worth the difference if you are buying on CL. I have 2 Performers with the little gas tank. It lasts forever. I use the gas to light chimneys and transfer to other grills and to light in the performer.
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05-03-2013, 06:08 AM | #18 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-29-13
Location: Sterling, VA
Name/Nickname : Phil
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Can a kettle smoke meat as well as a WSM? I'm talking about the taste of the finished product not temperature control or convenience. It sounds like WSM controls temp better and requires less attention during the burn.
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05-03-2013, 10:16 AM | #19 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 11-26-12
Location: Richmond, VA
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It's all in the timing I guess. There is one in Fredericksburg now on The CraigsList. Looks like it is in really good shape.
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05-03-2013, 10:30 AM | #20 |
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Join Date: 09-27-12
Location: Birmingham, AL
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I bought a Performer brand new from Home Depot and it was before I did research on them and I ended up with one that doesn't have the gas assist. From what I've read it really is handy, but lighting with the Weber starter cubes is super easy too.
But I guess if you're grilling a lot, after time the cost of cubes vs. the gas assist will start to close and the propane option will end up being cheaper. No matter what you get though, you'll love it. I have got so much enjoyment from my Performer.
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05-03-2013, 08:48 PM | #21 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-29-13
Location: Sterling, VA
Name/Nickname : Phil
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05-04-2013, 07:00 AM | #22 | ||
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Join Date: 02-16-12
Location: Long Island, NY
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My BBQ area has limited space, I need to keep it flexable. I choose an OTG and got 2 small side tables which I can move around and use with my WSMs as well. I like my 22 1/2" OTG so much, I just got a 26 3/4" one too. I use a high output propane torch to light the charcoal in my WSM, it works just as good in my OTG. Quote:
On a longer smoke, WSMs are better due to their fuel and grate capacity.
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05-04-2013, 11:49 PM | #23 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-29-13
Location: Sterling, VA
Name/Nickname : Phil
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I bought a Performer Platinum in black today. I just finished assembling it. I can't wait to use it tomorrow. Thanks for all the advice.
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05-05-2013, 09:37 AM | #24 | |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-29-13
Location: Sterling, VA
Name/Nickname : Phil
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05-07-2013, 03:00 PM | #25 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 04-14-10
Location: Minnesota
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I have both, and unless I'm making a whole mess of food, use the Performer more often for smoking. I did two 7-pound butts on it this weekend and they turned out great. I wouldn't do an overnight smoke on the performer, but only adjusted it a couple of times during last weekend's session.
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