Performer VS. Gasser


 
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Craig H

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I'm sure this topic has been discussed before, but is a Performer just as "convenient" as a gas grill (Spirit/Genesis) in terms of set up time etc? I'm weighing my options for quick weeknight cooks and for grilling this coming winter. I know that many of you have both kinds, so I'm looking for opinions/ pros and cons on both. -thanks!
 
Craig I find that my gasser is quicker to setup, about same time to cook, and easier to clean up. But, I do love my performer. Just waiting on my CI grates for the performer (already have them on the gasser).
 
I think the Performer is slightly more work, but worth the extra effort.

When I bought my Performer five years ago, I went a year without even firing up my gasser, so I sold it. Haven't missed it one bit.

--eric
 
Performer takes more time to come up to temp, but it has advantages over the gasser, slow cooks, smoke flavor is easier to add. Both have there +&-. I use both to make meals,& use both at the same time for a meal when like one is doing a pork butt I can do the sides on the gasser. If both were picked up from CL you could have both for a low price.
 
Weekends = charcoal
Weekdays = gas

Also charcoal always leaves me and clothes smelling like smoke. With a 5month old I'm using my gasser a lot during the week and weekends too.
 
I cook on my performer 4-6 times per week.

There are very few meals I can prep in less time than it takes to get my performer going.

During the week I get home from work or the store, scoop leftover charcoal into a chimney, top it off with new and put over the gas assist ignition on the Performer. Go in and work on prep. Few minutes later I walk out, turn off the gas and let the chimney do the rest. Go in, finish prep.

I go out to cook, dump the charcoal and throw the grates on. Preheats in no time and I am cooking. I would say 15 minutes from the time I start the charcoal to the time I am cooking.
 
Originally posted by JSMcdowell:

There are very few meals I can prep in less time than it takes to get my performer going.
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EXACTLY!!!

the people that find a gas grill more convenient need to start grilling things easier than fricken hot dogs and brats.
 
Originally posted by Garth C:
Weekends = charcoal
Weekdays = gas

Also charcoal always leaves me and clothes smelling like smoke. With a 5month old I'm using my gasser a lot during the week and weekends too.
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That is my situation exactly...21 month old and no time during the week.
 
Originally posted by TroyRedington:

EXACTLY!!!

the people that find a gas grill more convenient need to start grilling things easier than fricken hot dogs and brats.
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Heywaitaminutethere! I had to "cook" precooked andouille and some other preecooked sausage last night for dinner.

Oh yeah, I used the weber not the gasser anyway.
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I use a weed burner to start my charcoal an it takes no time to start cooking. I start the grill and then start doing my prep work and when that is done the coals are usually ready.
 
Originally posted by John Solak:
I use a weed burner to start my charcoal an it takes no time to start cooking. I start the grill and then start doing my prep work and when that is done the coals are usually ready.
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Are you the guy on YouTube who uses the weed burner? I want one of those but don't know where to get one.
 
I can honestly say since I got my performer with gas assist that I haven't used a gasser.From start to finish very little different in time,but the taste of a charcoal cook tells it all.
 
Originally posted by C.Hill:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John Solak:
I use a weed burner to start my charcoal an it takes no time to start cooking. I start the grill and then start doing my prep work and when that is done the coals are usually ready.
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Are you the guy on YouTube who uses the weed burner? I want one of those but don't know where to get one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


No I'm not. I got my weed burner from Harbor Freight. They are on sale quite often but not right now.http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html
 
I love my kettle, the finished product comes out tasting great, I can't match it on my Genesis.

It is hard to beat a gas grill for a quick up and done cook though.
 
Yeah I agree that I just couldnt match the flavor when I owned my 2007 Char-Broil gasser. I sold it for $60 since I used my kettles 98% (now 100%) of the time. The flavor is unmatched. Since I have a chimney starter, the coals light in about 10 min. Compared to my neighbor who lights her OTG with lighter fuid and is about 25-30 min before she puts her food on. Just wondering if the Performer is worth the cost. Id kill for an old red genesis, but thats a pipe dream for now.
 
I would have to agree with just about everybody else. Gas grills are helpful for the mid week cook but if I only could have one grill a performer would be it for sure.
 
Originally posted by Kevin L (NKY):
Performer takes more time to come up to temp, but it has advantages over the gasser, slow cooks, smoke flavor is easier to add. Both have there +&-. I use both to make meals,& use both at the same time for a meal when like one is doing a pork butt I can do the sides on the gasser. If both were picked up from CL you could have both for a low price.
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pretty much sums up how i feel as well. i own a kettle, a wsm, and a summit gasser. i have used all three at one time for larger cooks and for specific meals. also have used the gasser when i just want a faster more convenient startup process. i love the rotisserie of my summit and legs of lamb and beef tenderloins turn out great. also love the char and smoke flavors that i get from my kettle. i try to use all types of grills and have fun with each one. my gasser is connected to my gas line so i never fiddle with tanks. i also stock up on kf blue during the hot sales at home depot. i grill all year round. and use them all. if i had to have only one, i would prefer the charcoal grill but only issue would be having enough grilling space so i guess it would have to be the 26 3/4 model for sure. maybe a ranch. lol
 
I too use my gas about 20% and charcoal about 80%, I do use my gas alot more in the winter months, but as stated here you can not match the charcoal flavor. I lived where you could not have a charcoal for fire issues so bought the gas, but a Weber is like owning a Honda they last forever and hold there price.
 
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