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Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Charcoal Grills => Topic started by: Pappymn on October 28, 2012, 07:11:27 PM

Title: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: Pappymn on October 28, 2012, 07:11:27 PM

Sirloin steaks and baked potato.
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At one point I got it to about 475 degrees using mostly Kingsford blue and a little Cowboy lump.

I would like it to get hotter. Not sure if I need more charcoal or a different kind?

Thoughts?

Final product was awesome. Very juicy, with great flavor. First charcoal grill cook was a success.

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Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: smokeasaurus on October 28, 2012, 07:40:22 PM

You just gotta get Webers Gourmet Grilling System with the searing grate!!

http://www.amazon.com/Weber-7420-Gourmet-System-Grate/dp/B0044EG5CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351467567&sr=8-1&keywords=weber+gourmet+bbq+system

You build your charcoal under the center cast iron grate and you got some sweet sear marks!!  and the grill has heavier rods than the stock grill!!

Title: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: Pappymn on October 28, 2012, 07:44:35 PM

Thanks smoke. I did use my grill grates that I bought for my Mak. But I like that Weber grate. Thanks for the link.

Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: Keymaster on October 28, 2012, 07:45:56 PM

Thats a darn nice weber and super lookin steak and spuds :)

Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: muebe on October 28, 2012, 07:55:03 PM

Great looking Weber!

Nice looking plate too ;)

Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: sparky on October 28, 2012, 08:24:39 PM

Fantastic 1st cook.  Steaks look great.

Title: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: mikecorn.1 on October 28, 2012, 09:11:44 PM

Looks great!


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Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: drholly on October 30, 2012, 12:32:13 AM

Pappymn - Nice looking cook! I have a Weber Performer too and added these cast iron grates - http://bbq.about.com/b/2010/01/03/something-new-cast-iron-grate-for-the-weber-kettle.htm - I haven't checked the temp on the grate, but get a great sear on whatever I cook. They also have a drop in griddle and a drop in upright chicken cooker (like a beer can...) I really like the Weber with these grates. I also picked up a pizza "oven" add-on - http://www.kettlepizza.com/?gclid=CJnF6vjzp7MCFVBgMgodEz4A_A. It works GREAT! The Weber Performer is a very versatile grill, I even have a rotiserie for it. It is a workhorse.

Cheers,

David

Title: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: Pappymn on October 30, 2012, 09:52:45 AM

Quote from: drholly on October 30, 2012, 12:32:13 AM

Pappymn - Nice looking cook! I have a Weber Performer too and added these cast iron grates - http://bbq.about.com/b/2010/01/03/something-new-cast-iron-grate-for-the-weber-kettle.htm - I haven't checked the temp on the grate, but get a great sear on whatever I cook. They also have a drop in griddle and a drop in upright chicken cooker (like a beer can...) I really like the Weber with these grates. I also picked up a pizza "oven" add-on - http://www.kettlepizza.com/?gclid=CJnF6vjzp7MCFVBgMgodEz4A_A. It works GREAT! The Weber Performer is a very versatile grill, I even have a rotiserie for it. It is a workhorse.

Cheers,

David

David, your timing is awesome. I just stumbled upon that product last night. They look awesome. And I love cast iron. Going to have my family "give" this to me for Christmas.

Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: TentHunteR on October 30, 2012, 05:26:06 PM

Great first cook Pappy!

Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: Savannahsmoker on October 30, 2012, 05:45:22 PM

Yes Sir, I sure would eat all of that.

Title: Re: First cook on the Weber Performer
Post by: TwoPockets on October 30, 2012, 06:34:49 PM

Quote from: drholly on October 30, 2012, 12:32:13 AM

Pappymn - Nice looking cook! I have a Weber Performer too and added these cast iron grates - http://bbq.about.com/b/2010/01/03/something-new-cast-iron-grate-for-the-weber-kettle.htm - I haven't checked the temp on the grate, but get a great sear on whatever I cook. They also have a drop in griddle and a drop in upright chicken cooker (like a beer can...) I really like the Weber with these grates. I also picked up a pizza "oven" add-on - http://www.kettlepizza.com/?gclid=CJnF6vjzp7MCFVBgMgodEz4A_A. It works GREAT! The Weber Performer is a very versatile grill, I even have a rotiserie for it. It is a workhorse.

Cheers,

David

David, about how hot do you get the Performer to cook the pizza and about how long does it take? Pizza is one thing I have never cooked on a grill and I want to try to get it down so I can cook one for my son next time he comes down.