I will say this Smokey Joe treated me well. I enjoyed four years of steaks, sausage, chicken thighs, and chicken breast on this thing. I had this grill down to a science. Times everything perfectly if you get the coals right.
Today I’m cooking ribs and it’s coming along great! Thermometer helps and I’m only making an adjustment once an hour or so if needed.
Upgraded to the Performer Deluxe and when I say the convenience is king… Loving starting the coal via propane. Only reason I’ll keep my lighter fluid is for tailgates this fall for the Smokey Joe. Going to clean it up and save it for sure. I suppose I can be sentimental with my belongings sometimes
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