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Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18.5-Inch Smoker | 
| Brand: Weber
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $259.99
as of 3/10/2010 08:12 CST details
New (13) Used (2) from $244.99
Seller: Noble Supply
Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 1607
Media: Kitchen
Size: 18-1/2-Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 52
Dimensions (in): 30 x 22 x 21.5
MPN: 721001
Model: 721001
UPC: 077924081576
EAN: 0077924081576
ASIN: B001I8ZTJ0
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Charcoal smoker for authentic smokehouse flavor at home | | • | Can accommodate a whole turkey and an entire ham at the same time | | • | Made of porcelain-enameled steel; 2 nickel-plated 18-1/2-inch-wide cooking grates | | • | Water pan; thermometer; individual vents on bowl and lid; heat-resistant nylon handle | | • | Measures approximately 19 by 19 by 41 inches; 10-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
If you've been searching for the perfect addition to your backyard barbeque, look no further than the Weber® 18.5-in Smokey Mountain Cooker smoker. A no-rust alumuminum door with a spring-loaded latch grants you easy access to the charcoal chamber and water pan, and a built-in thermometer allows you to monitor the grill's temperature.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 48
Great improvement of a great product! March 8, 2009
Aaron Ueland (Marysville, WA USA)
150 out of 151 found this review helpful
As a fan of the earlier Smokey Mountain Cooker, I'm surprised and gratified with the changes they made to the smoker.
The previous smoker was an easy 5 stars in my book. I guess I'd have to give this one 6 stars, because it's better!
After using my old smoker for some time, I began finding ways to improve it. It seems that Weber thought so too, and their changes include all of mine plus a few more.
Here are some important improvements:
Wider door for adding charcoal & such. This is NOT a small detail but rather a much appreciated design change. The older model's smaller door made it more difficult to place wood chunks or new charcoal where I wanted them and once upon a time I knocked the water pan down into the coals trying to put a wood chunk toward the back of the smoker.
The door latch is spring loaded and features a lever type handle. The previous door latch is not spring loaded and had a featureless round knob. It was less secure and not always easy to tell if the latch was fully closed. Now it's obvious -- for those of us who need things to be obvious. :)
Built-in thermometer! To think I paid more than Amazon's current price on the smoker and then another $50 on a thermometer. Mine is even in the same place on the lid. Great minds think alike, I guess... and Weber added this useful feature while keeping the price under control.
Bottom ash catch pan. I never thought of that one but then again I have a concrete pad set up and it was never a big deal to sweep up a few stray ashes.
Overall, the smoker performs as well as the older model but is much easier to use. With the thermometer, it will be much easier to maintain temperature and smoke up some great grub right out of the box.
I am by no means an expert, but here are a few quick tips for using this smoker.
0. If you are interested in instant gratification, get a gas grill or go out for dinner. It takes some work, time and patience to use and maintain this smoker.
1. Keep the temperature as stable as you can.
2. Don't lift the lid any more than you have to (for mopping, adding charcoal, etc.
3. Use briquets, at least at first. It's much easier to work with compared to lump charcoal. If you do choose to use lump charcoal, don't add any extra wood chips or would chunks! You'll oversmoke the food and that's bad!
4. Start early. Give the charcoal time to start up, and the liquid in the water pan to get up to temperature before you put on the food.
5. Line the water pan with aluminum foil. Trust me; it will be much easier to clean later if you do!
6. Make small changes to the vents when you need to adjust the temperature. Give it some time to work.
7. Get a good book on smoking. I think we all know a good place to look for one...
8. The internet is your friend. Check out Weber's site, some of the bbq forums and most definitely Virtual Weber Bullet.
Better than previous Weber model January 12, 2009
Edward M. Manuel (Beaumont, TX USA)
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
Purchased this smoker to replace the previous Weber version (model 2820), which I enjoyed for several years. Used the new one on arrival to smoke the Christmas turkey, and it worked like a champion. Two major improvements I noticed were increased water pan capacity, and the new, larger door, which makes adding charcoal and water easier. I recommend this smoker.
Great Smoker- even for Newbies! May 11, 2009
S. Imes (Greenville, SC)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
I bought this smoker after extensive research. I have always been the "grill master" in my family, but never invested in a smoker. After using the Weber website and a few other websites dedicated to smoker cooking, I was able to successfully smoke 2 whole chickens the first time! The chickens were moist and had the most delicious, delicate, smoky favor!
I was so confident in my skills that a few weeks later ( and after much research) I had a BBQ at my house and smoked 15 lbs of chicken, 4 slabs of ribs, and 2 pork shoulders! I had to stay awake most of the night before (off & on), but the thermometer and the ease of use in adding charcoal made it very easy... I received rave reviews for my meat at the BBQ the next day!
If you're in the market for a smoker- this is it! It's great for everyone- experienced or newbie- it's worth the money 2x over!!!
P.S.- I didn't bother with a lot of the extras but the following items were invaluable. I used paraffin cubes that worked wonders!!! (non-toxic/no taste- found at Lowes) Also, If you're planning on ribs- invest $15 in a standing rib rack- you can stand 4 slabs up at a time- conserving space while not compromising on taste...
Happy Smoking!
A Smoker For A Novice Works SPLENDIDLY!! June 15, 2009
Rudy Begonia (The Northern Rockies)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Having been a Weber user since 1975, I figured that this was going to be a great little smoker. I had never smoked a thing in my life (Not entirely true, I grew up in the 60's).
It took about 15 minutes to assemble. A snap. And since it was in 3 major pieces, it was easy to get from the assembly area, the living room, to the smoking area outside. I poured in enough briquets to fill the briquet containment ring. Heck, I didn't know what was too much or not enough. Turned out it was a good amount.
I lit it up just like the Weber kettle I have and got the coals all toasty. Put on the middle stage, got the hose and filled the water bowl, put on the top grate, threw on a 6 pound pork roast that I had put a dry rub on (about.com, dry rub recipes, Kansas city style). Put on the lid and began smoking, the meat that is.
I fiddled with it for about an hour just getting a feel for the air adjustments. It didn't take much to get a temp set perfect.
I added briquets, 10-15, every 90-120 min or so and rustled the others around to keep the ash off of them. A long pair of cheesy, dollar store tongs was helpful for doing this. I also added a stick of well-seasoned plum wood at the same time. Nummy nummy!
8 hours later I had a smoked pork roast that was GONE after being done as all of the neighbors wanted to try some. Needless to say it was a hit with me and a crowd.
Next day I fired it up, put a brined whole chicken on it with NO rub or sauce. 3.5 hours later I had chicken to die for.
My wife told me I could NOT smoke our Westy.
Buy this thing. Painless, fiddleless, fool proof. Nuff said. Straight up. (Did I mention how well made and heavy duty it is?)
Y'all gotta smoke with this think.
18 inch WSM 721001 January 13, 2009
Hank in Weston (Florida)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Maintains very consistent temperature for smoking and is very easy to use. Makes very flavorful BBQ without a lot of babysitting even for long cooks, using the Minion Method. Great product and highly recommended.
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