Title: Must Have Accessory
Post by: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 10:44:33 AM
Post by: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 10:44:33 AM
Hey Kettle heads , I just ordered my first Weber Grill, got the Performer Deluxe! Just wanted your opinions on what should be first accessory or should I say must accessory to have !
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: JEBIV on May 15, 2020, 11:07:17 AM
Post by: JEBIV on May 15, 2020, 11:07:17 AM
Charcoal chimney
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: bamakettles on May 15, 2020, 11:36:56 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 15, 2020, 11:36:56 AM
Quick read thermometer!
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Walchit on May 15, 2020, 11:51:50 AM
Post by: Walchit on May 15, 2020, 11:51:50 AM
Quote from: JEBIV on May 15, 2020, 11:07:17 AM
Charcoal chimney
+1 even with the performer
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 12:09:53 PM
Post by: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 12:09:53 PM
Copy that !
Heat deflector or slow n sear?
Heat deflector or slow n sear?
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Darko on May 15, 2020, 12:10:51 PM
Post by: Darko on May 15, 2020, 12:10:51 PM
Rotisserie!
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Darko on May 15, 2020, 12:11:29 PM
Post by: Darko on May 15, 2020, 12:11:29 PM
A chimney is not an accessory, it is a must have.
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: bamakettles on May 15, 2020, 12:15:50 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 15, 2020, 12:15:50 PM
Quote from: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 12:09:53 PM
Copy that !
Heat deflector or slow n sear?
Slow N Sear with SS drip n griddle pan. Game changer for the kettle.
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Kneab on May 15, 2020, 12:17:34 PM
Post by: Kneab on May 15, 2020, 12:17:34 PM
+1
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Quote from: bamakettles on May 15, 2020, 11:36:56 AM
Quick read thermometer!
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 12:45:08 PM
Post by: dhunter05 on May 15, 2020, 12:45:08 PM
Darko the Rotisserie is something I looking at later down the line, once I get familiar my Kettle.....
Ranger that slow n sear I keep getting drawn to it.... the price tag scares be , but I have heard so many good reviews ......... looks like I have to do it !
My wife is going to kill me !
Ranger that slow n sear I keep getting drawn to it.... the price tag scares be , but I have heard so many good reviews ......... looks like I have to do it !
My wife is going to kill me !
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 15, 2020, 03:07:18 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 15, 2020, 03:07:18 PM
Long handled tongs
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: greenweb on May 15, 2020, 04:56:28 PM
Post by: greenweb on May 15, 2020, 04:56:28 PM
Welcome and congrats on your new performer. Start off with what you already have. Use your supplied Weber charcoal baskets and propane start on your performer. That is all you need for now to start charcoal. I find it works better than using Weber charcoal chimney as it has more room/oxygen around charcoals to start/burn faster. I do use the chimney but find it smokes more and takes bit longer to start ashing over. Learn how to use and position baskets for different cooks. You may find you don't really need SNS.
Bare bone minimal, Weber tong with long handle as mentioned, best quality meat you can find, good rubs, and quick check thermo. For low and slow cook, something cheap to monitor cooking grate temp for now. Just enjoy and mastering charcoal cooking first than other accessories will follow after. Just my opinion.
Bare bone minimal, Weber tong with long handle as mentioned, best quality meat you can find, good rubs, and quick check thermo. For low and slow cook, something cheap to monitor cooking grate temp for now. Just enjoy and mastering charcoal cooking first than other accessories will follow after. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: LiquidOcelot on May 16, 2020, 07:03:13 PM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on May 16, 2020, 07:03:13 PM
Chimney, good set of BBQ tools( I really like the weber basics) and charcoal. You grill will be a ble to do the rest just fine after you learn how it cooks
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Caver42 on May 16, 2020, 07:54:27 PM
Post by: Caver42 on May 16, 2020, 07:54:27 PM
There is a review online comparing the AnD original to the SnS 2.0 save the $40.00 and purchase the original style you won't be sorry.
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on May 17, 2020, 04:37:03 AM
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on May 17, 2020, 04:37:03 AM
Quote from: Darko on May 15, 2020, 12:11:29 PM
A chimney is not an accessory, it is a must have.
You are 100% correct
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Title: Must Have Accessory
Post by: bbqking01 on May 17, 2020, 05:10:31 AM
Post by: bbqking01 on May 17, 2020, 05:10:31 AM
I hardly ever use a chimney. But I do have one. Don't have an sns. I usually do a middle drip pan coals on each side. Just works for me. Most important...have fun! Enjoy yourself. Welcome too Weber charcoal grilling.
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: Walchit on May 17, 2020, 05:13:36 AM
Post by: Walchit on May 17, 2020, 05:13:36 AM
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=28842.msg285107#msg285107
Cheaper than the sns
Cheaper than the sns
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: kettlebb on May 17, 2020, 05:20:58 AM
Post by: kettlebb on May 17, 2020, 05:20:58 AM
If this is your first charcoal grill I would stay away from accessories for now. Just learn the different zone methods of cooking as well as actual grilling direct over the coals. Learn the cooker out of the box then see what you need for your cooking style and expected results.
Lots of folks say rotisserie but you can spatchcock a chicken and still have a nice juicy bird.
Many will say Slow n Sear or other smoking accessories but the snake method is pretty stable and foolproof.
The biggest thing that helped me was a fast instant read thermometer. Cooking meat by x minutes per side is plain silly to me. Use a good instant read like the Thermoworks MK4 and you'll have some good results.
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Lots of folks say rotisserie but you can spatchcock a chicken and still have a nice juicy bird.
Many will say Slow n Sear or other smoking accessories but the snake method is pretty stable and foolproof.
The biggest thing that helped me was a fast instant read thermometer. Cooking meat by x minutes per side is plain silly to me. Use a good instant read like the Thermoworks MK4 and you'll have some good results.
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on May 17, 2020, 05:23:34 AM
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on May 17, 2020, 05:23:34 AM
Here are some things I would buy.
Necessary and also for safety.
1. A good set of grill tools.
2. Charcoal chimney.
3. High temp grill gloves or welder gloves so you aren't burning yourself when handling the chimney, removing grates, or cleaning/moving coals.
4. Go to thermoworks and buy an instant read thermometer so you aren't over cooking or worse poisening people with under cooked food. I have the MK4 and love it. Even use it indoors.
5. Stainless steel grill cleaning tool that has coiled wire instead of individual wires that can fall out and get stuck in food.
6. Charcoal Tongs. SnS has a set.
7. Grill cover.
Luxury Items Based on Your Preference
1. SnS and all of there accessories.
2. Roti from Cajun Bandit.
3. Pizza Kettle and Accessories.
4. Vortex from Owens BBQ.
5. Smoker Ring Kettle Kit from Cajun Bandit.
6. Probe Thermometer from Thermoworks. The Smoke, Smoke X, or Signals. The last two work with their Air controller Billows.
7. Stainless steel grates from KillaGrilla.
Most good accessories come from reputable companies. All of the above I mentioned here you can search and find glowing reviews. The accessory rabbit hole can go deep, but I say spend a little extra for the quality so you aren't buying it again later or getting frustrated because it doesn't work. Just take your time and learn by doing, watching videos, and visiting the sections on the forum. The food will already taste way better than if you had used gas.
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Necessary and also for safety.
1. A good set of grill tools.
2. Charcoal chimney.
3. High temp grill gloves or welder gloves so you aren't burning yourself when handling the chimney, removing grates, or cleaning/moving coals.
4. Go to thermoworks and buy an instant read thermometer so you aren't over cooking or worse poisening people with under cooked food. I have the MK4 and love it. Even use it indoors.
5. Stainless steel grill cleaning tool that has coiled wire instead of individual wires that can fall out and get stuck in food.
6. Charcoal Tongs. SnS has a set.
7. Grill cover.
Luxury Items Based on Your Preference
1. SnS and all of there accessories.
2. Roti from Cajun Bandit.
3. Pizza Kettle and Accessories.
4. Vortex from Owens BBQ.
5. Smoker Ring Kettle Kit from Cajun Bandit.
6. Probe Thermometer from Thermoworks. The Smoke, Smoke X, or Signals. The last two work with their Air controller Billows.
7. Stainless steel grates from KillaGrilla.
Most good accessories come from reputable companies. All of the above I mentioned here you can search and find glowing reviews. The accessory rabbit hole can go deep, but I say spend a little extra for the quality so you aren't buying it again later or getting frustrated because it doesn't work. Just take your time and learn by doing, watching videos, and visiting the sections on the forum. The food will already taste way better than if you had used gas.
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 19, 2020, 09:34:03 AM
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 19, 2020, 09:34:03 AM
I'd like to emphasize the importance of a fast instant read thermometer. Food safety is no joke and if the $99 price tag scares you just think of what a trip to the hospital is going to cost. Get on the mailing list for promotions from thermoworks. I've seen clearance sales for MK3 thermapens at $59.
Quality thermometers with improve your results more than any other accessory IMO. Without em your just guessing and your learning curve will be really long.
Quality thermometers with improve your results more than any other accessory IMO. Without em your just guessing and your learning curve will be really long.
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 19, 2020, 09:47:29 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 19, 2020, 09:47:29 AM
I vote instant read and start cooking. The rest will sort itself out later.
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Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 19, 2020, 05:17:24 PM
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 19, 2020, 05:17:24 PM
Matches or a lighter.
Title: Re: Must Have Accessory
Post by: bamakettles on May 19, 2020, 06:04:40 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 19, 2020, 06:04:40 PM
Job
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