Go big or go home!!!!!!!
-
-
Devil’s advocate here:
My whole reason for having a pellet cooker is for weeknight family cooking when I want to cook quickly or in cold weather when I don’t want to be out messing with something constantly. Basically functioning as an elevated gas grill. The 24” gets well over 500 degrees which works great with a set of Grill Grates and still has enough space to cook a lot of food if needed. Not sure the 36” would get as hot and it would take longer to get there. Those reasons and the cost savings are why I went with the 24.
If someone is primarily using it for big low and slow cooks on the weekends, obviously the 36 would be the way to go.Comment
-
That’s a tough one… I generally only cook for 3 of us, and occasionally for more. As the weather in SoCal is rarely unbearable, I don’t cook ahead with the intention of freezing/storing the food. That said, I am making adjustments with my Weber kettle as it’s a bit smaller than my WSGC in another city. But so far so good.
Obviously they’re completely different sizes & shapes from what you’re looking at. But I guess the principle is the same.
So the real question is: how much do you cook regularly. How often will you need more capacity? And do you have other options if you need more space? I’ve got multiple cookers to choose from…
I think my Summit gasser is about 35” or so, I’m not sure and can’t measure it at the moment…but I don’t think I’ve had it to capacity more than a couple times since I purchased it back in 2005. I figure that if I could get 3-4 racks of ribs on it, I’d be good to go. I’ve never cooked more than one brisket at a time. Same goes for pork butts, tri-tip, and the like. YMMVComment
-
I'd go for the 48"!
Comment
-
well this is interesting...I've been monitoring the Camp Chef site for deals on the woodwind pro 24/36 and also our backyard remodel isn't complete. quite surprised at the new markup ($1199 to $1699). these steel tariffs must really be biting.
Comment
-
Not only steel tariffs but also import tariffs from China. Even though your backyard remodel isn't complete you might want to consider seeing if you can still find one from a distributor like Dick's Sporting Goods, or The BBQ Guys, etc who may still have inventory at pre-tariff increases. Then at least you'd have the unit on hand when you are ready for it.
-
-
that's a great suggestion...thanksComment
Comment