The cooking performance of this Weber’s smoker is equally one of it’s best qualities. It utilizes the innovative Weber’s Gourment BBQ System grates which are a two-part cooking grate system.
They are quite heavy-duty steel grates and they have the perfect thickness to retain the right amount of heat that will facilitate a more even cooking.
Furthermore, the center section of the grill is removable, so you can replace it with various add-on accessories whenever you want to give the smoker greater versatility. The shield handle is a nylon handle reinforced with glass which helps keep cool and safe to hold.
The defining feature though is none other than the one-touch ignition otherwise known as the electronic Touch-N-Go ignition system.
It’s a very easy to use and highly convenient charcoal ignition system that sets this Weber’s unit apart from its competitors.
You will be able to control the heat with ease too as the unit comes with adjustable dampers and a built-in lid thermometer that displays the temperature inside the cooking chamber.
Same as most of the thermometers of other smokers we’ve mentioned herein, this one may not give you precise temperature readings. So, again you may need to invest in a digital thermometer if you plan to get this smoker too.
The built quality of the 15502001 Performer Deluxe stands out as it’s constructed using a strong, steady and durable steel that sits four equally strong wheels that allow you to move the unit around with little effort. It weighs 100 pounds, so having the wheels is very convenient.
Weber incorporated a digital cooking timer on this model which was to be a great feature but it has a limit of only 99 minutes which makes it not useful for long cook times like smoking, which we are certain many grill enthusiasts would love.
The good thing though is that it’s detachable, so you can replace it with a more convenient timer. Other than this and the thermometer, the Weber 15502001 Performer Deluxe is a perfect option for anyone looking for a hassle-free smoker that cooks well.