Which Weber Is Better For Your Backyard?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- We compare the Weber 22" Performer Deluxe and the 26" Master Touch to help you decide which kettle grill is the right fit for you.
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00:42 Capacity
01:24 Cart
02:25 Auto Ignition
02:59 Mobility
03:58 Portability
04:21 Accessories
05:12 Versatility
05:43 Fuel Efficiency
06:31 Storage
07:05 Multifunction Grates
08:29 Cleaning
10:05 Enameled Lids
11:31 Temperature Control 
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If Weber would just make a 26" Performer - we'd all be set :)
I don’t have a lot of space to work with so the versatility and small footprint of a Weber Premium is perfect for me.
I can smoke low and slow and grill hot and fast! I use the charcoal baskets in all configurations! When I make wings I use a vortex.
I even have a steel plate from Hunsaker to use as a griddle to make smashburgers and breakfast!
I love my Weber kettle so much I call it “My precious.”
My 10 year old Performer works as well today as it did the day I bought it.
I love hearing that. Products that last are my favorite.
I just bought a Weber Smokey Mountain I’m still learning it but so far so good
I got rid of my performer and bought a cart for my 26. LOVE the 26
I am looking to get a 26 in kettle soon. I have two 22 in kettles and use them often. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks for watching! I used our 26” kettle tonight for 9 chicken quarters. They were delicious.
Love my 22” kettle!
Heck yeah Jason. Keeping those Weber's lit here in the Midwest! Thanks for watching my friend.
I have both units that you show in your video. Both grills are used 50% of the time as smokers and both are setup with SNSs and Fireboard blower systems which makes them FANTASTIC smokers. I’ve used the Fireboard setup for 5 years now and would not smoke without them! In fact, I have a 3rd 22” Weber as a spare for when company comes and I need all 3 grills working. The 2rd 22” also is setup with a Fireboard blower system! 30+ years using Weber kettles and I see no change s in the future. B&B briquets and B&B lump works the best for me.
I’ve had both. The accessories for the 22” are endless. Saw you in Chuds video. Can’t wait to see a review on a wireless Thermoworks!
Yeah, that new wireless thermometer is going to be crazy. I'm excited to put it to the test soon. Bradley's a great dude. I love his videos.
Bought a Weber Smokey Mountain for my first home, hopefully get to use it in time for 4th of July!
Sounds like it’s going to be a great 4th at your place. Congrats!
I always recommend the Weber Performer. It's so much more flexible. The surface is great for setting food, cooking tools, bowls, etc. on. Also you have the charcoal storage bid. Personally I use it for storage of grill tools, cleaning tools, and bags of wood chips. I feel the Performer is more stable and easier to move around my patio.
I have the 22" Weber Mastertouch and I've always regretted not getting the 26".
Also, if you're like me and purchase and use a lot of grills/smokers, I'd recommend passing on bigger cart options or side tables and just get one or two stainless steel carts that can be easily moved around. I have a couple and they are great.
So I was in this very spot earlier this year (as well as several other grills and smokers) and I ultimately went with the 26". The size for me was unbeatable, we have a family of 3 but entertain up to 10 regularly. It's also been a great introduction into smoking for me too. As far as aftermarket accessories I will mention that they are a bit more limited (a Rotisserie ring being one I've struggled to find) and are more expensive. Leg wobble is something that gets mentioned a fair bit, but people have modified performer tables and have used even baker scaffolding for tables when/if the legs or sockets give. The other thing for consideration is that performers you can also find more reliably on the secondary market vs the 26"
Like you probably saw in the video, I broke out both kettles when we had some guys over for jalapeno chicken thighs, and the 26" was way more appropriate when cooking for 15 like we did that night. The 22" felt cramped with that many guys around, but when I'm just cooking for the family the 26" seems almost too big. I get why people buy multiple kettles now.
I had the 26” because at the time the 22” didn’t have a thermometer. It was great but the 22” performer is my workhorse. I recently got rid of the 26”.
Great vid David ! Love the Weber kettles and I use the 26" way more just for the extra space. Bad part is the coals don't really extinguish as there is so much air even when closing the vents. Oh well, buy more charcoal then !
I feel like buying charcoal is a part time job around here.
I have a 22”, 26”, and a 22” Performer. The 22” Performer is best in my opinion because of the almost unlimited amount of accessories. The welded brackets for the three legged versions are weak spots especially for the 26”.
Dang Rick, you officially have more Weber kettles than I do here at The Lab. Thats an achievement! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
I have had the 22in preformer for over 6 years and it has held up perfectly. The Slow 'N Sear is a fantastic accessory. I use it all the time for smoking and indirect cooking. The water reservoir makes controlling long cooks a breeze. Highly recommend.
I need to try the Slow N Sear. I haven't worked with one to date, but they seem like they are a great accessory.
@@TheBarbecueLab Cooking with Ry has some videos using it. ruclips.net/video/nb-BTl3qmmk/видео.htmlsi=9Z-xU_OPBgZRFvaq
I've seen some of his videos on it awhile back. One of these days I'll get around to testing it. Sounds like fun.
@TheBarbecueLab my number one accessory for the weber kettle.
Love your videos David , the only thing missing is your dog needs a chef’s hat , apron and a spatula. 😊
I currently have two performer and a 26” master touch and it would be fantastic if Weber combined them and made a 26” Performer!
I find the legs on my 26” are weak and flimsy.
That seems to be a theme that I’m reading here in the comments. I bet there’s a product development team that’ll be reading through these in the future that will find this discussion helpful.
I've bought lots of grills - Kamados, dozens of gas grills, cheap charcoal grills, etc. There are certainly pros for the bigger 26", but in my opinion the Weber Performer with the cart is the best all-around grill you can buy. Is it the best smoker? No. Is it the best option if you are cooking for huge groups? No. But as a day-in/day-out grill, it can do pretty much all you want to do for up to 6 to as many as 8 people. Burgers and hot dogs - no problem. Long cook for brisket or pork butts - fantastic results if you add something like the Slow-N-Sear or similar option. It has tons of accessories for the Gourmet BBQ System, the cart gives you storage underneath along with the charcoal bin (where I also store my firestarters, lighter, and even wood chunks/chips). Easy to clean, much lighter than gas or a Kamado. You really can't go wrong with these.
How accurate are the thermometers?
I would like to get a 26. Do they make a rotisserie ring for it ?
I know they make a rotisserie ring for the 22", but I'm not sure about the 26". I haven't used one on the 26" yet anyways.
Where did you find the Weber craft 26" grate?
It came with my 26”, but you can get them on the Weber website.
Great information we can really use, as always David. But for some reason this time I noticed something about how you present things that maybe even you are unaware of: Just for fun, watch this with a "clicker" or counter or just a pencil to mark as you count and see how many times the word "now..." is said. AMAZINGLY huge number of times, and usually in places where it is irrelevant. And once you hear all those "nows" coming at you, it becomes a barrage of now's.
Yeah. Making videos for people to view isn’t for the faint of heart. When I don’t script videos, I have some crutches I lean on too much. All I can do is work to get that 1% better each time.
@@TheBarbecueLab Oh, I know how it is, and again, I APPLAUD your work and shared you with a bbq competitor friend recently (the face off between the green egg clones) and he was VERY impressed and subscribed. I'm just saying sometimes we don't catch our own quirks so I thought it would help. Doesn't hurt the net-net result at all. Just jumped out this time. (smile) Onwards!
How good are these Weber grills for smoking?
I use them for smoking as often as I use them for grilling. I just build the coals over to one side of the grill, drop in a few wood chunks on top of the charcoal for smoke and put the meat over on the indirect side. It’s delicious.
So I've only smoked on mine a few times but each one has been very good
Great! Space is more limited than a pellet grill, but the flavor is much better if you enjoy a stronger smoke flavor.
Anyone would be good!
Truth.
None of those are made in the U.S.A.
Neither. Get an SNS kettle ❤
Really enjoy your channel I bought the Weber Summit kamado as its the best of all worlds
Thanks for watching Randall! One of these days I hope to be able to work with the Summit E6, but it hasn't worked out yet. I'm interested to see how it fits in the world of kamado grills.