Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Grill

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Famous all over the world, the Weber® kettle is the iconic charcoal barbecue. Of timeless design, quality build and finish and in most cases as versatile as any of its gas cousins, there is a Weber® charcoal BBQ for everyone. Dan Cooper from Weber UK has been working on this recipe for several years and we think he may have just Read More > Once you get the hang of assembling and using the cooker, grilling and smoking will seem effortless to you.

The Weber Smokey Mountain has an inbuilt lid thermometer, but always use your own wireless digital thermometer and never trust an in-built thermometer, no matter how reputable the company. Weber makes some of the world’s best grills and barbeques, but they aren’t a company that specializes in thermometers. Lid thermometers are notoriously inaccurate and are mostly just for show. The Picanha Steak has become more readily available recently - no wonder, this piece of meat is fantastically Read More >

Every culinary artist–whether you’re a professional or a home cook foodie–knows that smoking meat is an important skill to have in your cooking arsenal. And when it comes to smoking, your appliance and tools are just as important as the quality of your meat and your hands-on experience. While we love cooking with these smokers, they are not foolproof. But most of the common mistakes made by people who use Weber Smokey Mountains are easily rectified. Armed with this knowledge, you are sure to be cooking up some great grub with zero disasters. From the numerous grilling groups I’m personally in on Facebook though, I see many people incredibly happy with the support though, sometimes having many years old lids or bases replaced after sending in a photo of any rust spots appearing or manufacturer defects! Wherever you choose to get yours from, make sure it is a trusted and reputable source. The cooker is on the pricier side, so it would be a shame to spend all that money on a damaged or secondhand smoker. Bonus: 6 Tips for Smoking Meat and Staying Healthy

If you want to learn more about how to control the temperature on any charcoal cooker, not just the Weber Smokey Mountain, head over to this article. Not only should you be careful not to touch the unit while it is in use, it is also a good idea to make sure there are no activities taking place near the unit that could end in injury. If kids are around, make sure they play well away from your Weber Smokey Mountain, and keep a close eye on them when they come near the smoker. No built-in WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity: Unlike some high-end smokers, the Weber Smokey Mountain does not come with built-in WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity, which may be a deal-breaker for some tech-savvy buyers. Named after the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, famed for their barbecuing traditions, the distinctive Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 57cm is designed to infuse exciting flavours into your cooking as it slow cooks meat, poultry or fish to perfection.As with any charcoal cooker, there is a few different ways to set out your charcoal, but when it comes to the WSM, most people seem to use a layout similar to the Minnion Method where you fill the charcoal bowl with coal and make a crater in the middle. Then ignite a charcoal chimney starter and place the lit coals in the middle of the crater. The lit coals will slowly catch the unlit coals and keep the fire going for 20-24 hours. Where to Put The Wood on a Weber Smokey Mountain This delicious salsa accompanied some Korean rubbed pork tenderloins and they were seared each side over Read More > However, it is worthy of note that Weber do not encourage the re-use of coals, as coals left sitting in the smoker can cause corrosion. Weber suggest that the best thing to do is to use the right amount of coals for each cook. Let the fire smolder for a bit and build up steam. You can also make a small pile of charcoal around and above the flames to help it catch better. Once the flames catch on and get larger, place the middle section on top of the charcoal bowl.