Recent content by FredM

No. If the only benefit is lighting the charcoal, it just isn't worth it to me. My chimney will do. If i go to the trouble of a propane I would like it to be able to help control temperature and recover from opening the lid. That really changes the temperature dramatically. I never realized how...

I want to add a burner to my kettle. I would like to still run charcoal in it though and just use the burner to light the charcoal and goose the grill to recover super fast from lifting off the lid during cooks. I think for that purpose I would really need high power and the common Gas...

I have used the Strike-a-fire and they definitely work, but I am hoping the propane will produce less smoke on startup. How long would it take to get a few piece of charcoal lit with a small torch? i have never used one. I use a weed burner for my large wood fired smoker but I don't own a torch.

Has anyone ever tried lighting a chimney with a small propane torch? the kind that uses 1 pound cans. I hate using paper and was thinking about just lighting off 4 to 5 pieces putting the in the bottom of the chimney then filling it up.

Wow, that is a great deal. Time to search all Academy stores.

Pretty large item to carry.

Lid open for air flow or closed for max heat when starting charcoal without a chimney? pic related

I let most of them get lit in the chimney then pour them evenly. over the charcoal grate. I think I am not getting optimal airflow. Even when I clean the 3 wheel it seems to smoke more while the one touch does not.

Hello I have a 22" One Touch and a 18 3 wheel. It seems like the 22.5 gets a much higher temperature which is good for steaks. Am i missing something to gets the 3 wheel up to searing hot? Both using a full chimney of fuel, it seems the 22 gets much hotter.

I noticed that they have a different propane bottle. Could someone post pics of their early Performers?

I use USA royal oak charcoal for steaks and burgers on my kettle and it seems to burn up way faster compared to Kingsford. the taste is better and the temp is more suited for steaks so I prefer it for grilling. Also I cook brisket in 10 hours now but I guess if i don't have to mess with it all...

I have an offset smoker that is homemade and has served me well but after using the Smokey Joe and a new 22.5 kettle I am thinking about a WSM. The problem is I am curious how much charcoal I will need. Sam's sells Kingsford for 15 bucks per 40 pounds. How much charcoal will I need to do a 10...

Try to get him to come down. 125 or so if in very good to excellent/new condition is a good deal. Make sure it all works. I hardly ever see used performers, mostly the used ones I see are One Touch Silver models.

I just got a 22.5" to upgrade from SJ. I am curious if it is possible to realistically smoke a 10 pound brisket on it using minion method. I was thinking I would try it but after looking it over there does not appear to be much room.I know the WSM is the preferred method but how stable is the...

Are these the same kettles they use in the Weber restaurants.