It's a distinct aroma that is enjoyed on summer evenings across the country, it conjures up memories of picnics, parties and backyard gatherings – it's the smell of a barbecue. And although grillers (and our research team) will debate the merits of charcoal vs. gas grills for eons, everyone is in agreement that if you going to grill with charcoal, you should grill with a Weber. Weber has improved on their iconic kettle grill with their Performer Charcoal Grill. The biggest complaint with charcoal is the challenge in lighting the coals - lighter fluid taints the BBQ flavor and they can take forever to reach cooking temperature. Weber has eliminated the issue with their Touch-N-Go gas ignition system. Designed with a simple push button ignition system that utilizes a small propane tank (same tank used in portable grills and camping stoves) to light the charcoal from below. With this simple starter you won't have to worry about lighter fluid ever again and your coals will be burning in no time. Other great features of the Performer; a Thermoset work table, weather-proof charcoal storage bin and the One-Touch cleaning system with a removable ash catcher. Another convenient feature is the dual-purpose thermometer, which shows your grill's temperature and can be quickly removed from the lid to be used as a food thermometer – saving the embarrassment of serving under-cooked food. With this "Best Of" grill you'll have all the convenience of gas with the superior flavor of charcoal.

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