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Lance - Agree with all that is said above and would add that the height of the kettle on the performer is what sold me. It is so much easier to tend to your grill if you are taller than 6 feet as compared to the OTG. Go to your local hardware store to compare them side to side.

RL. - I would think it was the wrap. I would just put the meat on and only foil when you come close to your desired temperature.

High temps + brine = perfect crispy skin

I do like that Jumbo Joe which is perfect for tailgating. Noticed on the weber video link it demonstrated the use of a weber folding table to elevate the grill. I also like the 3 new performer lines but not sold on the timer that comes with the gold and platumn models, not sure that is a...

Dave- Thanks for those details. You just motivated me to do this for an upcoming family party.

Dave- Exceptional. Can you provide some prep details on your grill work? If you maintained temps at 375 for 11 hours I assume you had to refuel a few times. It also looks you did it indirect between 2 charcoal pits. Did you use an internal probe and if so what temp did you pull it off at...

Jim- Forgot to add. Those that smoked were the only ones worthy to wear the highly coveted WSM VIII smoke day shirts. Mike

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Smoke Day VIII photos from yesterday. 3 WSMs were used to smoke ribs, chicken, brisket, and pork butt (16 hour smoke) for over 70 hungry folks. Even had to employ my tried and true red head kettle for 150 chicken wings as appetizers before the main course. Enjoyed the day and looking...

I stick it right around 1/4, no more than 1/2.

Anyone have any tried and true cleaning ideas for the Performer table? I've noticed that the texture absorbs grease and although I get the surface clean the stains remain. Wish they kept the stainless steel design. Thanks, Mike

Hard to be overly critical of the performer when you get results like this.

I like all the convenience in using the performer. You can store everything you need right with the unit. The charcoal, chimney starter, fuel to start, and cooking utensils. All you need to do is bring the meat from the kitchen. If I were to use my old OTG I would have to haul all the stuff I...

James- Great review and I agree this is a good starter book, but what I like about it is the ability to expand my range of smoking options. I have a WSM which I have had for years and now with this book I can try smoking meat other than brisket, ribs and pork butt. Mike

All- Good news. I just got an Amazon notification informing me this book will be shipped in the next 10 days. Can't wait since the smoking season is well on its way with all this mild weather. Mike

With my DigiQ is use no water, I use a double foiled piedmont pan. Perfect results all the time.

Dennis- Same here. Maybe I can eBay my DigiQ control and keep fan, probes, and other gear. I'll post a notice as soon as I hear that these will be on the market. Wonder how this will compete with the stoker's WiFi controller. Mike

Jay- I saw this a few months ago and was considering as well until I read the customer review comments from the iTunes app store. A balance of good and bad reviews convinced me to hold out for now.

Alan- I'm just guessing that it would be somewhere in the $250 - $300 range for just the controller. Fan and adapter would be extra. Mike

All- If you want a sneak peak at the new Guru controller. See the link below that I posted elsewhere: New Guru Controller No word yet on when they'll accept orders.  Mike