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There's nothing better than slow-cooked barbecue, and there's no better way to get authentic smokehouse flavor at home than with this charcoal smoker. An updated version of the Weber 2820, the smoker provides a spacious interior, which makes it possible to cook a whole turkey and an entire ham at the same time--perfect for large gatherings. Made of porcelain-enameled premium-grade steel, the smoker provides two, heavy, nickel-plated cooking grates that measure 22-1/2 inches in diameter--plenty of room for larger birds. A porcelain-enameled steel water pan adds steam to the cooking process, so meats stay moist and juicy. Even more, individual vents on the bowl and lid offer optimal air-flow control for tender meats and longer-burning charcoal, the heat-resistant nylon handle on the lid stays cool to the touch, and a handy thermometer makes it simple to check internal temperatures at a glance. The charcoal smoker measures approximately 23 by 23 by 42 inches and carries a 10-year limited warranty.
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WEBER SMOKEY MOUNTAIN COOKER 726 sq. in. cooking area *22.5" diameter *Porcelain enameled finish *Deep water pan *Two heavy duty plated steel cooking grates *Easy to read outside thermometer *Heat shield *Newly improved access panel *50% more cooking surface than 18.5" smoker *75% more total cooking area than 18.5 smoker *Premium grade cover included *Black
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134 of 139 people found the following review helpful
I am cooking ribs on my 22" WSM as I type this. This will be my third time cooking since I received it a few weeks ago and the results I've been getting have been some of the tastiest barbeque I've ever had. The design is excellent, the build quality is excellent, the instructions and support from Weber - all excellent. But after all this "hype" the reason I only gave it 4 stars out of 5 is because, as good as it is, I believe Weber has over-priced it somewhat. I would have expected something of this size and quality to be priced closer to $350 or so.
Anyway, the good news is, the key to successful barbeque is temperature control. I threw away money a few years ago on a cheaper smoker in which it was almost impossible to control and ruined several dollars worth of meat trying. But temperature control is what makes this unit great. The WSM almost feels like cheating. Once you get it set, it just seems to stay locked into a very narrow temperature range requiring very little adjustment as it cooks. It's as easy to keep it "locked in" at 200 degrees as it is to keep it at 325. However, there are a few little tips and tricks of the trade to cooking on a smoker and barbeque in general that require a little research, trial and error, and discussion with experienced "pit masters." For this I highly recommend The Virtual Weber Bullet website and The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board. There is a wealth of knowledge there and you can get questions answered by professionals as well as pit master wannabes who are just starting out and learning too.
I would recommend starting with a Weber Smokey Mountain, a high-quality, easy to use smoker, rather than wasting money on a cheaper one only to realize later that it's too frustrating to use and then have to break down and buy the good one later. That would be the MOST expensive way to get into barbeque at home.
Anyway, the good news is, the key to successful barbeque is temperature control. I threw away money a few years ago on a cheaper smoker in which it was almost impossible to control and ruined several dollars worth of meat trying. But temperature control is what makes this unit great. The WSM almost feels like cheating. Once you get it set, it just seems to stay locked into a very narrow temperature range requiring very little adjustment as it cooks. It's as easy to keep it "locked in" at 200 degrees as it is to keep it at 325. However, there are a few little tips and tricks of the trade to cooking on a smoker and barbeque in general that require a little research, trial and error, and discussion with experienced "pit masters." For this I highly recommend The Virtual Weber Bullet website and The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board. There is a wealth of knowledge there and you can get questions answered by professionals as well as pit master wannabes who are just starting out and learning too.
I would recommend starting with a Weber Smokey Mountain, a high-quality, easy to use smoker, rather than wasting money on a cheaper one only to realize later that it's too frustrating to use and then have to break down and buy the good one later. That would be the MOST expensive way to get into barbeque at home.
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
This is a great cooker , I've cooked on a lot of smokers and this one is the best.
First cook was 2 pork shoulders and it could not have gone better.
You can dial this in to 225 degrees and it will hold that temp overnight.
Put the pork on at 9 pm and it was ready to shred at 9am. The best part?
I did not have to get out of bed to check on it! Kudos to weber on the WSM !
First cook was 2 pork shoulders and it could not have gone better.
You can dial this in to 225 degrees and it will hold that temp overnight.
Put the pork on at 9 pm and it was ready to shred at 9am. The best part?
I did not have to get out of bed to check on it! Kudos to weber on the WSM !
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
This new cooker by Weber will quickly become a classic just like the smaller one has. Nice construction and easy to assemble. As a competition cook that got rid of a trailer mounted offset to go with a couple of these, I gotta tell you how happy I am. Once I got the temp settled in, I didn't touch them (I got two) until the pork butts were done 11 hours later. I HIGHLY recommend this cooker for experienced smokers and especially for those that are just starting...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
simply the best
I never write reviews...however i'm so happy with this product i absolutely had to. My wife got this for me as an anniversary gift and i love it. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Bossman
Simply the best
After 6 years of making delicious bbq on a WSM 18", it was time to step up to the big boy. I'm a Prime member, and my new WSM was in my driveway less than 48 hours after ordering. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Nafstejyn
Worth every penny
I have recently got into competitive BBQ and need a better smoker than the electric smoker or the traditional kettle. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Drruss1975
awesome, even/especially for starters
i love BBQ! I love Food in general. I hate going out to eat 1)overpriced 2)never know whats being done to your food 3)might get bad service 4) not as good as homecooking... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Scott
GREAT SMOKER!
Received this smoker for a birthday gift as requested. This makes fourth different style of cooker at this time. Each has a different use/specialty. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jimmy
Great Product!!!!!
I have used my smoker every weekend over the last two months and I'm happy to report that my smoker gets better and better. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Jackson
Excellent Smoker
This smoker is one of the best smokers you can buy for the money. Sure there are far more expensive units but that wont change the flavor. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Smokit
Very Happy
I have had a few less expensive smokers in the past, But the Weber is by far the best. Putting it together was fairly easy, would have been easier if I had looked at the last... Read more
Published 1 month ago by frogger
Good Smoker
Easy to use, able to maintain temperatures, and highly durable. Only con is that the front access door is a little flimsy.
Published 2 months ago by cteal1
excellent smoker
I have had a barrel smoker for many years now, and while it works great, I have to give kudos to Webber on this little gem. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D Arcement
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