Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

[Mr. Bones]

!emocleW, ekiM!

[MBMorgan]

!ysenoB sknahT

[Panhead John]

Think you’re dizzy?

[Mr. Bones]

MBMorgan , fickseds yers, as well...
It was actually easier, since I didn't havedta worry bout no Fedora fallin off...

[MBMorgan]

Took th Liberty of rotatin yer avatar, so I wouldn't feel quite so dizzy...

Well, crap …

[Panhead John]

Thank you Bonesy!

[Mr. Bones]

Took th Liberty of rotatin yer avatar, so I wouldn't feel quite so dizzy...

[Mojo0209]

I have the 18” WSM and have fit 2 14 lb briskets on it at once. I’m sure the 22 is great, I just like the fuel efficiency on the 18. I think either is a great choice. I store it like this so it doesn’t fill up with the rain.

[Panhead John]

Welcome to The Pit! That’s great that you’re buying him a smoker Peggy, and the WSM is a great choice for a dedicated smoker. I have one as well and love it. The longer you cook on it, the better it will seal. I noticed after my first 3 or 4 cooks on it, the residue buildup helped seal the lid and door a lot better…less air leaks. After that it will be much easier to maintain steady cooking temps. Also…..do you have a sister who is attracted to balding, pot bellied 65 year old men?

[Rfhd69]

Welcome! I agree with the others regarding the WSM 22”. For that price point you’ll get an outstanding smoker that will churn out some amazing food once you guys figure it out. I’ve had mine for years and love it.

[Redwng]

Welcome from St. Cloud, FL.

The Weber kettle (22" Performer, under $500) is a good option too as it has a small table attached. Good luck.

[ecowper]

Attjack at full capacity, I could do 2 full packer briskets, 12 racks of ribs, or 6 pork shoulders. Or a combo of that ….. the 6 pork shoulders would cover the most …. 100 people

[ecowper]

Attjack the thing I like on the WSM 22 is that I cook one rack of ribs for my wife and I up to multiple pork shoulders and racks of ribs for 30-40 people ….. and I can do that for a not expensive price for the cooker.

[bbqLuv]

Hello from NW Oregon.

[willxfmr]

I too would suggest the 22" WSM. Why it's a good choice has been well explained above. There is another benefit to the WSM however. You will have a couple of years of Birthday and Christmas presents covered as well by getting the mods and toys that go with the WSM. The one thing I would strongly recommend getting at the same time is a good leave in digital thermometer. One with ability to handle at least two probes is best. The one that comes preinstalled On the WSM is really only good for plugging up the hole Weber drilled in the lid. There are a lot of reviews over on the free side, with prices ranging from "that's not bad" to "Oh Boy!" Having an accurate reading of both pit and meat temperature is very important to making good BBQ. You're husband is a very lucky man to have a wife that equates "Birthday" with "new cooker". Next year, when he has mastered the WSM and is looking to upgrade, we'll introduce to to a great little company we call LSG.