Calling CA's Low & Slow Experts

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Vin... for the money it is really hard to beat a WSM. They are great smokers and turn out a really nice product. I would consider a large Big Green Egg if I were you though. IMO it is one of the best grills out there, is a great smoker, and can also be used like a brick oven to turn out some killer pizza. They are super easy to cook on and with very little practice you can control the temp for hours like a pro. If you really want set it and forget it, you can add a Stoker (https://www.rocksbarbque.com) to either one. It makes turning out great product a no-brainer!!!

Originally Posted by T.G

Plus, the virtual bullet website lays stuff out so simply, step by step, even down to the vent positions, that getting great results even your first time out should be easy.

I love my 18.5” WSM. Very easy to get up to speed and use. The TVWBB site is great! There’re a lot of great, knowledgeable people there that can answer just about any question you’ll ever have. Right now, Amazon has the 18.5" for $270 and the 22.5" for $345. Great deals and you can get free shipping with a one month trial Prime membership. Definitely worth checking out.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by ucla695

Right now, Amazon has the 18.5" for $270 and the 22.5" for $345.

The extra four inches in diameter is worth the $75 cost.

[forgop]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

The extra four inches in diameter is worth the $75 cost.

Agreed. With the 22.5", you can put down 2 spare ribs side by side. Can't do that with the 18.5".

[gpugliese]

Originally Posted by forgop

Agreed. With the 22.5", you can put down 2 spare ribs side by side. Can't do that with the 18.5".

Just bend 'em a little and they will fit on the 18.5

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by gpugliese

Just bend 'em a little and they will fit on the 18.5

What happens when you want to 6-8 racks at once?

[Steve]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

What happens when you want to 6-8 racks at once?

Rib Racks...

[forgop]

Originally Posted by steve

Rib Racks...

May work for baby backs, but I doubt those will work for spare ribs.

[gpugliese]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

What happens when you want to 6-8 racks at once?

I really only do two at a time. I could do two rack stands of 4 each, but that's extremely uncommon for me.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by gpugliese

I really only do two at a time. I could do two rack stands of 4 each, but that's extremely uncommon for me.

4 ribs will have to be really trimmed down to fit on each rack, which I don't mind as the rib meat can be used for something else. The rack will fold on each other or not get as even a coat. The other alternative is more grates than the two provided.

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

What happens when you want to 6-8 racks at once?

Convince the spouse that you need a bigger smoker!

I would personally scout craigslist for "drum smokers". I would bet there is someone local building them, and it would be less than the WSM and hold FAR greater the amount of food.

I built my own, and besides the hole drill, it's as easy as tightening nuts to a bolt. It really is insanely easy, costs far less and holds a ton more.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by wayner123

Convince the spouse that you need a bigger smoker!

That was my strategy...