Excited to have added this to my collection for $20 off craigslist. Im new to kettle cooking but excited to use it for high heat grilling. It's a small rig so my PBC will remain the go to for large cooks and smoking..I just couldn't say no for twenty bucks, I love the simplicity and "old school" utility, durability, look and function.
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Get your SNS ordered. I feel its should just be included with your purchase at this point. It is an essential add on to any kettle. Really changes the game. I added one when I got my Craig's List kettle. AdamJG -
Got it..I like using my PBC for brisket, ribs, butts and chicken, but a nice thick ribeye is how I envision the SnS really shining. The kettle will be my new go to for weeknight cooks, chicken breast, burgers, etc. Its replacing a small Weber Q gasser that I can't seem to get hot enough anymore. It gave me a few solid years and served it's purpose.Last edited by AdamJG; June 10, 2016, 03:58 AM.Comment
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I LOVE my 18" kettle. I have the Jumbo Joe version, the 18.5" with stubby legs, portable. Bought a hinged 18.5" grate for it and put the stock non-hinged grate on a shelf. I use it regularly for front searing burgers, my favorite way to do burgers. It's the perfect size for a family burger cook. Nice score AdamJGComment
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CeramicChef 22" & up. I believe it is/was on the long-term to do list for an 18" but David Parrish would have to confirm or deny that. You have to consider how much coal could fit in a SnS for an 18"er and then how much food on the indirect side, would the longevity be there, capacity, and is it even worth it for real world use...Comment
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I was thinking the same...it would have to be a pretty small rack of ribs to fit on that thing anyway!Comment
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I have a prototype designed for the 18" kettle on the manufacturer's desk. Waiting on him to get us the prototype! Could be a few months before it's actually for sale.Comment
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Got the kettle polished up using some degreaser. High temp paint sprayed the ash pan and supports as they were rusty and tarnished. Added a thermometer to the lid just for a rough idea of temp. I'd say she's good as new, all for less than 30 bucks!Comment
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Super score!Comment
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I got an 18" kettle as a throw in when I found a 22" kettle on craislist for $40 for both. I use it for burgers for the family, big enough to handle the family.Comment
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After only two cooks I decided I wasn't going to deal with that pan forever...too messy! Added a real ash catcher today. The better half says it looks like a space ship now. It was an easy install that I think will be well worth it. Sorry, can't seem to rotate the pic.Comment
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AdamJG is that an add on or did you get a new kettle? If it is an add on where did you get it?
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It was an add on. I ordered the assembly on amazon. Here is a link @LA Pork Butt
https://www.amazon.com/Weber-65131-C.../dp/B00RD8AZJSLast edited by AdamJG; June 14, 2016, 01:01 PM.Comment
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