Cooking on my newly restored Performer

[RSHU]

I picked up this 2009 Performer a little while ago, been cleaning it bit by bit over a couple of months when time allowed. (Thats what happens when you have kids). There was definitely a thick layer of caked on residue from all the smoking this guy did with it. After a bunch of razor blades and elbow grease, I think I did a pretty good job. It looked brand new inside and out. It was hard cleaning under the top vent especially, but I was able to get it done. It also fires up perfectly every time, so this is what I use when starting coals in the chimney, even for my WSM. Thanks to the many contributors here for ideas and guides to cleaning, much appreciated!

I wish I had before pictures, but I guess I got too excited. Anyways here are some pics of tonight cook. I got a lot of enjoyment cooking on her tonight, especially after the hours of cleaning put into it. Not bad for 40 bucks! I ordered a metal table from Weber and it's on the way...





Smoked some ribs all day, then finished on the performer. A perfect combo of cookers perhaps?





Then a few wings for the fam...



Thanks for stopping by guys! Until next time...

Roger

[pbe gummi bear]

That's looking really good. Nice job.

[Travis]

Good job man. Looks great!

[captjoe06]

She's a beauty. I just started working on mine today
Same model same year, same color.
Great job!

[tb80]

Great clean up and great pics.


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[captjoe06]

See the pics of yours with the nice handle has me jonesing for mine from @zavod44 . The metal table is supposed to arrive today.  Are you using the charcoal basket for charcoal or storage?

[zavod44]

Working on a ton of stuff, shipping ton of stuff today.  Shipping a ton next week as well....I hope to be caught up with current stuff in the next ten days, oh and this grill looks great.  With the upgrades this is maybe the best model ever performer...

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[RSHU]

thanks guys! @captjoe06 congrats on your performer as well! I just put a full bag of charcoal in the bin for convenience, and it stays clean! @zavod44 I need at least one of your handles too!

[kettlebb]

Dude that thing looks amazing! Please point me in the right direction of cleaning and care so I can keep my performer looking good like that. Only a year old and already some discoloration around the top vent and lots of smoke residue. Maybe I should get a WSM for dedicated smoking?

[1911Ron]

Are you sure it was dirty?  The chicken looks delicious.

[RSHU]

Update: I installed the new table thanks to you fine folks here.

[addicted-to-smoke]

This, my friends, is stunningly elegant. Black and chrome, er, stainless steel. Is there anything really better?

[G19]

Awesome job RSHU - well done.  Where did you purchase the table

[Big Dave]

Very cool!  Awesome clean up. Love the combination with the metal table.

[RSHU]

@G19 I got the table through Weber, but I didn't have enough skills to get them to send it for free like some others got. They sold it to me for about $38 plus shipping. I think its worth it though!