MikeH wrote:I know a number of you have experience with the various bullet smokers available such as the Weber Smoky Mountain. Recently, Weber introduced a new model. The major difference between the models is size.....the original is 18 inches in diameter while the new model is 22 inches across. I understand that getting a slab of ribs under the old model intact requires some creativity and twisting so that would be a reason to acquire the new, larger model. OTOH, I have read of folks having trouble keeping the cooking temp below 275 in the new model which is a tad high for a low, slow smoke.
Do any of you have experience with the new model? Or comments on the older, smaller model?
Thanks.
Bob Henrick
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:35 pm
Lexington, Ky.
MikeH wrote:I know a number of you have experience with the various bullet smokers available such as the Weber Smoky Mountain. Recently, Weber introduced a new model. The major difference between the models is size.....the original is 18 inches in diameter while the new model is 22 inches across. I understand that getting a slab of ribs under the old model intact requires some creativity and twisting so that would be a reason to acquire the new, larger model. OTOH, I have read of folks having trouble keeping the cooking temp below 275 in the new model which is a tad high for a low, slow smoke.
Do any of you have experience with the new model? Or comments on the older, smaller model?
Thanks.
MikeH wrote:I ended up getting the new 18.5" model. Some of the new features are: sturdier legs, a heat shield underneath the bottom of the smoker to protect deck/patio from the heat radiated by the charcoal chamber, a built-in thermometer in the lid, and a larger water pan. As far as I can tell, this model is priced the same as the 2008 18.5"....$299.
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