Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some help deciding what to get to upgrade my "tools". I am a newbie and been cooking on a Weber classic 18" kettle. Have experimented a lot to get a successful low and slow at 225 (silicone on the lid, variations of techniques, have a slow n sear, etc ...) Well its gone ok and I know there is a learning curve with everything, the kettle is getting dated and its time to update
As many of these decisions are ... it depends ... here is some stuff about my needs:
-cook for my wife and I only, sometimes another couple or 2 so capacity is not a huge concern
-not really wanting to get into ceramic kamado because my driveway is gravel and don't have a nice flat cooking area (yes I know another opportunity for a project) so rolling the beast around and fearing it tipping over is not something I want
- I am a newbie so want flexibility with what I can cook as the biggest driver for this decision. I ultimately want to try every recipe on this site
- I have a decent budget to work with so my options below I can afford, but saving a few bucks for other toys is always an advantage
- I live in the Pacific Northwest and want to cook year round, it doesn't get below 0 too much so I would say if its in the 20 degree F area worst case that would be a good low outside temp to still be able to do a cook
- I cook with digital temperature probes and fast read thermometers of course
OPTION 1: The Weber Summit Charcoal
It seems this grill can do everything ... no one seems to be writing about modifications so to me this is good out of the box. I am reading there is a learning curve but that's fine. Without the table this is priced about $1500 without cover and maybe some other gadgets I need.
OPTION 2: Weber Performer Deluxe (with slow n sear) AND a Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Smoker
These 2 options together seem like they can do it all also. Reviews are great but seems there are some mods required to really get a good low and slow (lid gaskets and such ...) Combined Price for these about $750. So thats a big price difference between these 2 options
So the big question: Does the Weber Summit Charcoal have more cooking flexibility than the combo Performer and WSMS? Which way would you go given the price difference?
One other question: Is the Weber Summit Charcoal more preferred for cooking in cold temperatures like 20 degrees F?
Sorry for multiple questions in a single post, appreciate all your feedback in advance!
Eric
I am looking for some help deciding what to get to upgrade my "tools". I am a newbie and been cooking on a Weber classic 18" kettle. Have experimented a lot to get a successful low and slow at 225 (silicone on the lid, variations of techniques, have a slow n sear, etc ...) Well its gone ok and I know there is a learning curve with everything, the kettle is getting dated and its time to update
As many of these decisions are ... it depends ... here is some stuff about my needs:
-cook for my wife and I only, sometimes another couple or 2 so capacity is not a huge concern
-not really wanting to get into ceramic kamado because my driveway is gravel and don't have a nice flat cooking area (yes I know another opportunity for a project) so rolling the beast around and fearing it tipping over is not something I want
- I am a newbie so want flexibility with what I can cook as the biggest driver for this decision. I ultimately want to try every recipe on this site
- I have a decent budget to work with so my options below I can afford, but saving a few bucks for other toys is always an advantage
- I live in the Pacific Northwest and want to cook year round, it doesn't get below 0 too much so I would say if its in the 20 degree F area worst case that would be a good low outside temp to still be able to do a cook
- I cook with digital temperature probes and fast read thermometers of course
OPTION 1: The Weber Summit Charcoal
It seems this grill can do everything ... no one seems to be writing about modifications so to me this is good out of the box. I am reading there is a learning curve but that's fine. Without the table this is priced about $1500 without cover and maybe some other gadgets I need.
OPTION 2: Weber Performer Deluxe (with slow n sear) AND a Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Smoker
These 2 options together seem like they can do it all also. Reviews are great but seems there are some mods required to really get a good low and slow (lid gaskets and such ...) Combined Price for these about $750. So thats a big price difference between these 2 options
So the big question: Does the Weber Summit Charcoal have more cooking flexibility than the combo Performer and WSMS? Which way would you go given the price difference?
One other question: Is the Weber Summit Charcoal more preferred for cooking in cold temperatures like 20 degrees F?
Sorry for multiple questions in a single post, appreciate all your feedback in advance!
Eric
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