On my way to purchase my first Weber charcoal grill

[Pappymn]

I am 43 years old, and I am on my way to purchase my first Weber charcoal grill. I guess I may finally be transitioning into manhood......

Anyway, any breaking in or seasoning suggestions would be appreciated. I am getting the Weber Performer without the gas tank.  Pics to follow.

Patrick.

[sparky]

right on pappy.  your going to love it.  i'm so happy for you.  1st weber.  its about time brother.   

[squirtthecat]

I think Bacon Cheeseburgers would be my first cook on one of those bad boys..

[Sam3]

Good choice Pappy. I just bought a Platinum last weekend, I don't know how I lived so long without one. 

[smokeasaurus]

No seasoning or break in is necessary with a Weber! It will burn a tad bit hot until the shininess on the inside is all smoked up and I be that won't take long 

[TMB]

I think Bacon Cheeseburgers would be my first cook on one of those bad boys..

I'm with Squirt!   

[TentHunteR]

No seasoning or break in is necessary with a Weber! It will burn a tad bit hot until the shininess on the inside is all smoked up and I be that won't take long 

Smoke is right on the money!  That's an advantage of the Weber Kettles' porcelain enamel finish.


Can't wait to see you cooking on it.

[TwoPockets]

Good choice, that is the same grill I got for my birthday a week ago. I started cooking on a Weber kettle so I went back to my roots. The Performer is a good cooking grill and I love the hinged grates and charcoal baskets that come with it.

[LostArrow]

A couple ideas.
A weber grill will burn out if coals are banked against the wall, making a charcoal fence will extend the life for decades.
A craycraft cast iron grate is thick & non stick, makes cooking seafood & veggies easier .
A 20 in round pan can make the kettle a low & slow cooker with a fuse burn.

[TwoPockets]

A couple ideas.
A weber grill will burn out if coals are banked against the wall, making a charcoal fence will extend the life for decades.
A craycraft cast iron grate is thick & non stick, makes cooking seafood & veggies easier .
A 20 in round pan can make the kettle a low & slow cooker with a fuse burn.

John, describe how you are using the cake pan for a fuse burn.

[LostArrow]

The pan just serves as a heat shield between the fire & the great, the fuse burn is made by using bricks, either fireplace or regular bricks will work.
I've never done this is a kettle but have in 4 rectangular grills & works fine in every one.
http://forums.charbroil.com/index.php?topic=8174.0
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=1636.0

[TwoPockets]

Thanks John, I saw Old Dave do that at last years gathering.