User Recipe Guide: Weber Performer Kettle 57 cm

Weber Performer Kettle 57 cm

user & recipe Guide

Thank you for choosing a Weber® Performer Kettle 57 cm

This page will provide you with all the information you need to create outdoor meals and memories on your new charcoal kettle.

The Performer Kettle delivers the quality, performance and flavour you know and love from a Weber kettle, with built in space to prep, serve and store barbecue essentials. This guide will allow you to have cooking success, right out of the box. From understanding the basics of direct and indirect cooking methods (including how to master low and slow), learning how to keep your kettle in top shape, through to finding cooking inspiration with our feature recipes.

If you need any further assistance, hints or tips, you’re welcome to reach out to us via phone, email or on our social channels.

Get To Know Your Barbecue

Porcelain-enamlled lid and bowl

Porcelain-enamelled lid and bowl retain heat and resist rust

Weber Works™ integrated side table

Weber Works™ integrated side table fits drop in and snap on accessories

Lid Thermometer

Built-in lid thermometer lets you check the ambient temperature without lifting the lid

Tuck-Away™ lid holder

Tuck-Away™ lid holder keeps the lid off the ground and within easy reach

GBS cooking grill

GBS cooking grill is compatible with circular GBS inserts like Dutch oven or pizza stone

One-Touch™ cleaning system

One-Touch™ cleaning system provides hassle-free clean-up

Barbecuing the Weber Way

Direct and Indirect Cooking

Direct Heat On Your Charcoal Barbecue

The direct method is used for grilling or searing food on you barbecue. Food is cooked directly above a heat source and directly on the cooking grill. Direct cooking is recommended for foods that will cook through to completion in under 20 minutes, and that will be turned, at least once, during cooking.

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Indirect Heat On Your Charcoal Barbecue

The Indirect cooking method is used for roasting and baking. Food is not cooked directly over a heat source or directly on the cooking grill above a heat source. Indirect cooking is recommended for foods that will take longer than 20 minutes to cook to completion, and they generally don't need to be turned at all during the cooking process.

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