Which Weber Is Better For Your Backyard?

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Which Weber Is Better For Your Backyard?

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Күн бұрын

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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00:00
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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@TheCsmith321 Ай бұрын

If Weber would just make a 26" Performer - we'd all be set :)

@RA-rf4nz 4 күн бұрын

The 22" kettles by far have the most third party accessories available. I have a small collection of 22's with various setups (Cajun Bandit ring smoker, Santa Maria, rotisserie, pizza oven, slow-n-sear, etc.). All were rescued from Craigslist for a fraction of the price of newer ones and the older ones are better built with thicker more durable metal. Save your $$ on one or more used kettles and buy accessories.

@Buford_T_Justice1 Ай бұрын

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.”

@c.atoffer1146 4 күн бұрын

I have a 26" Weber, and I love it! Too bad they stopped making them along with some of the accessories that go with it.

@thecrepesoul 5 күн бұрын

I have three 22in Mastertouches, one 22 in. Performer and one 26 in. When I got the 26, my 22s became decoration until I wanted to use a specific accessory. The space the 26 gives you is valuable, I only cook for 3 now, but I can cook multiple things at once. If you have a 22 at some point, you're gonna want or feel like you need a 26......just buy a 26 from the jump.

@SeldomFales Ай бұрын

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.

@sideyardbarbecue3214 Ай бұрын

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!

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@877-MASH-NOW Ай бұрын

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.

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@877-MASH-NOW Ай бұрын

@@TheBarbecueLab Cooking with Ry has some videos using it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMhddbedmNfRnZ8.htmlsi=9Z-xU_OPBgZRFvaq

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@staycation0923 Ай бұрын

@TheBarbecueLab my number one accessory for the weber kettle.

@tvideo1189 Ай бұрын

My 10 year old Performer works as well today as it did the day I bought it.

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

I love hearing that. Products that last are my favorite.

@rickcormier9160 Ай бұрын

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”.

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@Nclght 9 күн бұрын

I agree i have an 18, a 22 with a performerlike cart , and a Performer. It's the accessories. I have a spider temp controller, pitmaster Ique temp contoller, Gabbys Santa maria attachment, rotisserie, ribolator, vortex, beast basket, SnS......etc etc etc lol

@ryanb4481 Ай бұрын

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.

@aditierpconsultancy7124 7 күн бұрын

Me Using a 22" kettle. Always long for the additional side table for keeping marinated stuff and when removing the grilled food onto a cutting board . Weber performer beats a kettle any day.

@xbaconater5883 Ай бұрын

Bought a Weber Smokey Mountain for my first home, hopefully get to use it in time for 4th of July!

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

Sounds like it’s going to be a great 4th at your place. Congrats!

@wickedgrin9837 Ай бұрын

I just bought a Weber Smokey Mountain I’m still learning it but so far so good

@patrickhenry236 Күн бұрын

@@wickedgrin9837 what size did you get? I have the 22 inch and love it. I highly recommend you get an Arborfab charcoal basket to go with it.

@patrickhenry236 Күн бұрын

@@wickedgrin9837 what size did you get? I have a 22 inch and love it. I highly recommend you get an Arborfab charcoal basket to go with yours.

@dbkfrogkaty1 Ай бұрын

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.

@ryanhoman1251 Ай бұрын

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"

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@great207 Ай бұрын

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.

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I used our 26” kettle tonight for 9 chicken quarters. They were delicious.

@theathejtheg9834 Ай бұрын

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”.

@erokbrewmeister9231 Ай бұрын

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 !

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

I feel like buying charcoal is a part time job around here.

@reddog907 Ай бұрын

Love your videos David , the only thing missing is your dog needs a chef’s hat , apron and a spatula. 😊

@jasonarmes80 Ай бұрын

Love my 22” kettle!

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

Heck yeah Jason. Keeping those Weber's lit here in the Midwest! Thanks for watching my friend.

@jasonvandyke8142 Ай бұрын

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.

@Bigkuntry5911 Ай бұрын

I got rid of my performer and bought a cart for my 26. LOVE the 26

@drkrueger Күн бұрын

I'm on the cusp of getting the 26" but would love a cart. Can you share what you got or thinking about?

@Bigkuntry5911 18 сағат бұрын

@@drkrueger Sure, I got the cuisinart stainless steel top out door cart. Item number CPT-194. It was 199.00 on Amazon. Works great for me, it stays out side, and a little rust on screws, but top still looks good.

@mrbbqlvr4274 9 күн бұрын

How do you deal with all that weight on the front leg socket on your 26”? I’ve seen many a 26” with the infamous “lean” that eventually happens.

@johnn2557 Ай бұрын

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.

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@russellfolkens9578 Ай бұрын

How accurate are the thermometers?

@dlfendel2844 Ай бұрын

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.

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@dlfendel2844 Ай бұрын

@@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!

@user-xu6zt8uz7c Ай бұрын

I would like to get a 26. Do they make a rotisserie ring for it ?

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@0347kali Ай бұрын

Where did you find the Weber craft 26" grate?

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

It came with my 26”, but you can get them on the Weber website.

@katym2879 Ай бұрын

How good are these Weber grills for smoking?

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.

@ryanhoman1251 Ай бұрын

So I've only smoked on mine a few times but each one has been very good

@joeschnapps1712 Ай бұрын

Great! Space is more limited than a pellet grill, but the flavor is much better if you enjoy a stronger smoke flavor.

@mbord169 Ай бұрын

Anyone would be good!

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

Truth.

@insertgoodname4809 Ай бұрын

None of those are made in the U.S.A.

@Jleonpolanco Ай бұрын

Neither. Get an SNS kettle ❤

@maxmad3943 17 күн бұрын

I bought Weber BBQ for twice the price of ordinary BBQ. The user experience is very ordinary! Grills can't be cleaned soon. Weber after-sales service, very rude and unreasonable, refusing to provide free Grill is a replacement. The new Grills are very expensive! I hope everyone can choose carefully!!!

@patrickhenry236 16 күн бұрын

Weber is known for having amazing customer service. I can say they have replaced a body for a WSM 22 and a lid on a 70th Anniversary that came damaged, did it at no cost to me, and were not rude at all either over the phone or via email. I don't know what you did to get a "rude" response if you got one, but your comment sounds like you used the grill, then tried to demand something else for it. You probably shouldn't be trying to trash a company when it sounds like a you problem.

@maxmad3943 6 күн бұрын

@@patrickhenry236 who the heck you are? Why you think you are qualified to comment on my experience with Weber?

@patrickhenry236 5 күн бұрын

@@maxmad3943 Your attitude is a big hint you were the problem,, not Weber.. As for who I am, I'm someone currently with five Weber grills, two of which shipped with issues which were taken care of by weber's customer service. I've owned over seven Weber grills in the last 25 years. I am someone with experience. Let me make that clear to you, 25 years of qualification, with at least two experiences with Weber customer service.

@dannyboyd1299 2 күн бұрын

Is this President Biden?

@patrickhenry236 Күн бұрын

@@dannyboyd1299 might be, he got my second response taken down. I have about 25 years of experience using and owning Weber charcoal griJoe. I have also had a few dealings with customer service at Weber. Something tells me Max was either very rude or trying to get free stuff the way Karens often do. I currently own and use at my place. Two 22 inch kettles, one a 70th anniversary model. One 26 inch kettle One 37 inch Ranch Kettle One 22 inch Weber Smokey Mountain cooker. At our family's place up north is a 22 inch kettle and a 14 inch smokey joe.

@randallsnider5025 Ай бұрын

Really enjoy your channel I bought the Weber Summit kamado as its the best of all worlds

@TheBarbecueLab Ай бұрын

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.