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I prefer the weber, coated cast-iron grates to the plated steel grates the Original Kettle comes with, but there are worse things, and the plated steel still cooks relatively well. Because of the kettle-shape design, there’s no practical way to include a secondary cooking surface for cooking delicate items, warming buns, etc. It’s a fun… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews

Ribs cooked on the Napoleon grill came out tasty, though with bark that was a little dry. Stack your charcoal briquettes in two rows of two deep along the inner wall of the grill. It’s compact yet big enough to cook an entire elaborate meal for a family, a simple spread for a party, or… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews

It still has no significant backstop for the grates, however, and no bottom tray for catching ash—which means it just kind of pours out on the ground. And at $750 at the time of writing, it was beyond our price consideration. From burgers to chicken to slow-smoked ribs, this Weber model’s time-tested design produces great… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews

Stack your charcoal briquettes in two rows of two deep along the inner wall of the grill. In no time you’ll be reaping the rewards of an easy meal with true smoky flavor. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with over-the-top testing so you can… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews

If you are new to charcoal cooking then this classic grill is the perfect place to start. Our rib experience with a few of the other grills was far from ideal. At times, the inside of this grill hit temperatures as high as 400 degrees F. Called the fuse method, or “the charcoal snake,” this… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews

If you prefer meat that’s more well done, you can extend the cooking time, or sear and finish cooking in an oven. They’re bulkier, the assembly is more involved and you’ll likely need more fuel to keep the larger space at a high temperature. Our results, however, were almost as good as with the kettle-style… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews

It’s a great performer and has a large enough chamber and grate area to take on a lot of food. Without the need for heavy-duty burners or propane tanks, a charcoal unit just weber q needs to have a strong build and large enough chamber to build a roaring fire within. Ribs cooked on the… Continue reading Weber Performer Deluxe Slate Blue Charcoal Outdoor Grill + Reviews