How much meat can you fit on a Weber Smokey Mountain?

Regularly, you’ll fit 4 smaller pork butts, chickens or up to 4-6 smaller racks of ribs on the WSM 18″. That means you should comfortably be able to feed 8-10 people from a single smoke. Small turkey’s can be done too by removing the top rack and just cooking it on the bottom one.

Is an 18 inch smoker big enough?

The 18.5″ WSM seems to satisfy the needs of most people, most of the time, when cooking in the backyard. With the ability to easily handle 2 briskets or 4 pork butts or 4 chickens or 8 rolled racks of baby back ribs, the 18.5″ WSM provides the cooking capacity that most people need at home.

Can you fit a brisket on a Weber Smokey Mountain?

The Weber Smoky Mountain offers a number of handy features that make it a great choice for smoking beef brisket. The 18-inch model is a nice middle-of-the-road option, but the cooking grate might be a tad small to accommodate a large whole packer.

How long can you smoke on Weber Smokey Mountain?

For cooking sessions longer than 6 hours, you will probably need to add more charcoal occasionally. The timing will depend on the type of charcoal you are using and how quickly it burns. During long cooking times, also be sure to replenish the water pan with warm water every few hours.

How many racks of ribs can you fit on a Weber Smokey Mountain?

Three slabs of ribs can lay perfectly straight in the 22.5″ WSM, and it can easily hold 6 slabs of rolled ribs on the top grate.

What Weber is best for smoking?

Charcoal Baskets The Weber Charcoal Baskets are freaking awesome. Not only are they incredibly handy for grilling and lighting charcoal (especially on a Performer with gas assist) – but they’re great for smoking on your grill.

How many racks of ribs can fit on Weber Smokey Mountain?

Does Weber make a good smoker?

The Weber Smokey Mountain is the most popular beginner charcoal smoker on the market. It is consistently recommended to beginners yet still used and loved by many competition pros because it’s that good! Learn all about its features, performance, pros and cons, in my hands-on review after years of use.

Where are Weber Smokey Mountain smokers made?

the USA
A: The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker is designed and engineered by Weber-Stephen Products LLC in Illinois. All major parts are made in the USA; some minor parts are sourced from other countries.

How do you get good smoke on a Weber Smokey Mountain?

Keep the top vent fully open throughout the entire cooking process. Keep all the bottom vents closed to help bring the temperature down to a target of 225-250°F. Open the access door and carefully place your wood chunks on the hot coals.

How many racks of ribs can you fit on a Weber kettle?

five slabs
Thanks to the Weber Original Rib Rack For Grilling, you can fit five slabs of ribs on a small grill like a Weber Kettle or Weber Smokey Mountain.

Can you burn wood in a Weber Smokey Mountain?

TVWBB Member. The WSM isn’t designed to use just wood for fuel. To get a clean burn with wood you need a lot of air flow, and the temps would be really high in the cooker as you found. Charcoal for heat, a few chunks for smoke.

How heavy is the Weber Smokey Mountain?

39.1 Pounds
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Brand	Weber
Color	Black
Outer Material	Steel
Item Weight	39.1 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	21 x 19 x 41 inches

How many briquettes Weber Smokey Mountain?

Pile most of the fuel around the perimeter of the ring. Place approximately 35 Briquettes in a Weber Chimney Starter and light them. After approximately 25 minutes, the Briquettes in the chimney starter should be ready to use. Tip the lit Briquettes in a pile in the centre of the charcoal grate.