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Save me from propane... Weber Performer, how often do you have to "coal up"?
I have a Kamado #7 which I absolutely adore... but the wife's grumbling
that it's just too much hassle to start the coals (I do have the propane option but but I just don't like the look of the tank standing next to my beauty) just to grill a couple of burgers for the kids lunch... and being a petite woman she has difficulty lifting the lid on the #7. She's been asking for a small propane "utility" grill. I of course, do not want to give in without a fight... The Weber Performer looks like it'll do the trick if I can load up the coals for several cooks... And I would not mind having another grill to back up the K for big parties during the summer. So how well does the Performer work? Does it come with a small propane tank? Can I load the coals up for multiple cooks? |
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I have had mine for over 10 years and I love it. There is a single gas jet
that lights the coal (I use lump and its ready in less than 10 mins) then its a regular weber kettle. Its a great grill. Now I want to find myself a cheap smoker to add to my repetoir. "eelhc" > wrote in message oups.com... >I have a Kamado #7 which I absolutely adore... but the wife's grumbling > that it's just too much hassle to start the coals (I do have the > propane option but but I just don't like the look of the tank standing > next to my beauty) just to grill a couple of burgers for the kids > lunch... and being a petite woman she has difficulty lifting the lid on > the #7. She's been asking for a small propane "utility" grill. > > I of course, do not want to give in without a fight... The Weber > Performer looks like it'll do the trick if I can load up the coals for > several cooks... And I would not mind having another grill to back up > the K for big parties during the summer. > > So how well does the Performer work? Does it come with a small propane > tank? Can I load the coals up for multiple cooks? > > |
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Can you load it for multiple cooks? Sort of. I seldom fill the thing (it
is usually just my wife and I--kids like boiled hot dogs) we seldom need more than a couple of handfuls of lump. The unit seals tight, so when it is closed down the coal is saved, but I usually add another handful or two before the next episode. It has a built in storage container so its plenty convienent. If its any help, my wife wont touch the damn thing--claims its too complicated. Go figure. "eelhc" > wrote in message oups.com... >I have a Kamado #7 which I absolutely adore... but the wife's grumbling > that it's just too much hassle to start the coals (I do have the > propane option but but I just don't like the look of the tank standing > next to my beauty) just to grill a couple of burgers for the kids > lunch... and being a petite woman she has difficulty lifting the lid on > the #7. She's been asking for a small propane "utility" grill. > > I of course, do not want to give in without a fight... The Weber > Performer looks like it'll do the trick if I can load up the coals for > several cooks... And I would not mind having another grill to back up > the K for big parties during the summer. > > So how well does the Performer work? Does it come with a small propane > tank? Can I load the coals up for multiple cooks? > > |
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eelhc wrote: > > I have a Kamado #7 which I absolutely adore... but the wife's grumbling > that it's just too much hassle to start the coals (I do have the > propane option but but I just don't like the look of the tank standing > next to my beauty) just to grill a couple of burgers for the kids > lunch... and being a petite woman she has difficulty lifting the lid on > the #7. She's been asking for a small propane "utility" grill. I'd get on of those portable IR grills. -CAL |
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On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:21:27 -0500, cl > wrote:
> I'd get on of those portable IR grills. I got a Turbo portable IR a week ago after having borrowed my neighbours one time too many: http://www.bbqgalore.com/store/item.bbq?invky=9881053 I can do four medium sized ribeyes on it, and burgers come out incerdibly good. I got the adapter so I can use it on 20lb propane instead of those disposable 1lb ones. Comes with a bag and all you need. Really good stuff! I am now down to only using this one and my smoker. My old middle of the road gas grill doesn't cut it anymore.. -- //ceed ©¿©¬ |
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The point is to avoid propane and have a backup/spillover for my
Kamado. If I can load up and my wife can get 3-4 cooks before reloading... (in my Kamado, it's not uncommon to get 5 cooks with a full load of coals), this looks to be the ideal grill. |
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