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First WSM Recommendations? 14.5 or 18 Inch?

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    #16
    Good news?...Bad news.
    We had a block party last night, in Philly that means we get to block of our street and eat and drink in the streets. I smoked a large pork shoulder in my WSM 14 turned out great. I may have had too much to drink and left my smoker on the side walk, correction that is exactly what I did. The good news I just ordered a WSM 22, so I am wondering subconsciously if I left it out there on purpose.
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    • EdF
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      God works in mysterious ways!

    • Mr. Bones
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      Indeed, He do! EdF

    • JeffJ
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      Sorry to hear about leaving your cooker on the sidewalk. The 14.5 is incredibly versatile and I've really begun using it for a variety of purposes this year. The best NY Strip steaks I've ever cooked (more than once) were in the 14.5. It's the perfect size for so many things.

    #17
    Great lookin pork, brother!
    Oozzy Did somebody walk off with yer 18", if I'd haveta guess? (City Livin)
    Welp, yup, reckon a brother ain't got much choice, but to git that 22" now, do one?
    Last edited by Mr. Bones; July 15, 2018, 12:15 PM.

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      #18
      I'm going to add to the chorus and say get the 22 unless you need portability. It's the first smoker I ever owned (bought in 2016) and was easy enough to learn on. You don't have to use all the real estate but having the option is great. I've had a few parties since I've learned my way around it and easily did 12 whole racks of ribs (using a upright rib rack) and a 20 lb turkey for thanksgiving. Recently I did two large briskets at the same time because it has two full sized grates.

      Good luck!

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        #19
        Get the 22", as others have stated, the extra room is key. In addition, all the accessories for the Kettle 22" will work with the WSM.

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          #20
          At one time, I had one of each. I still have the 14 and the 22, but I miss the 18! But I'm not buying one -- did just spring for an 18" Jumbo Joe though...

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          • JeffJ
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            I'm a big fan of the Jumbo Joe.

          #21
          This is all great advice! I am looking at getting a WSM to go with my 2 kettles, and I think after reading all of this my mind is set on a 22"! Great post, ecowper

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            #22
            Nothing wrong with going bigger. Great choice! scottdware

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              #23
              It took me a while, but I finally got one. I can’t call it an impulse buy, since I’ve been contemplating this for a while, but after wandering around Home Depot this weekend I just had to take this one home. Here it is smoking a bunch of Tasso. This thing is so easy to use out of the box! I should have done this sooner!
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              • Mudkat
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                You're gonna love it!

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