Recent content by David-B

I put the wood chunks on the charcoal grate then dump the lit coals on top of it, I also split the wood chunks into smaller pieces ( around 1 inch thick) so they catch fire quicker for cleaner burn. Assemble the cooker then put the food on.

I wish weber would move the thermometer to the same location nearer to the exhaust vent

green like the performer or copper for me, but I think the glen blue 26 is a sweet looking grill.

that glen blue 22 or 26 would be one I would definitely purchase

409 Ive also used easy off bbq grill edition to clean up the vents after they start getting hard to adjust due to build up under them

frankly I wouldn't sweat 300 degree temp with a pork butt, I see no benefit to temps under 250 degrees for most things and quit fighting long drawn-out cooks to maintain low temps decades ago.

I've done the same thing. Started on a kettle >Brinkmann gourmet bullet >Lang offset > WSM > Humphrey vertical insulated > WSM > 1904 offset > Weber Kettle > now considering a WSM or WSK, performer or 26"kettle. For the money, the WSM held its own and even bettered more expensive cookers.

that is one nice looking performer with those tires on there, I keep looking for those old SS performers but they all need more work than I want to do to restore the frame

I saw a 26 in person for the first time at ace hardware, man that size is tempting especially for smoking brisket. I wish weber made a 24 or 26 performer I would be very tempted to buy

man I really dig the old school performer cart, simple....Ive been on the look out for one that is not totally trashed and rusted out

the lid holder on the master touch- performers is a godsend, I currently just have the premium 22 that does not have that and I miss it. I was on the fence about the SnS deluxe at first but Ive come to use it all the time now. I also had a craycort cast iron cooking grate at one time that I...

I used to see these in academy sports stores alot, not sure they still sell them or not...never used one

Ive been eyeing another performer, had one about 5 years ago but sold it plus other smokers during a move. Ive been using my copper premium kettle for everything for about a year now- grill-smoke-bake. Performer feels a little more solid vs the 3 leg versions and the table is nice to have

Ive only done beans, and put foil wrapped potatoes next to the fire ring....otherwise I just make side items on the stove or kettle

that makes sense, ive run split charcoal baskets when grilling with the vents wide open and never had the problem of one side going out....I was trying to keep the temp down to 295-325 when spinning a bird so yeah one side died out