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  • Your purchase includes: One Weber 14.5 inch Smokey Mountain Cooker, Charcoal Smoker + Cover
  • Item overall dimensions: 14.7" W x 14.7" D x 31.4" H. Item weight: 24 lbs
  • Cooking Grid Dimensions 13 1/2 X 13 1/2". Main Grilling Area 143 Sq. Inches. Total Grilling Area 286 Sq. Inches
  • Easy assembly required, instructions avaialable in User Guide attachment. Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker reaches approximadetely 190°F inside temperature
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Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker in Three Sizes

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker for Low and Slow Charcoal Smoking

Wake up and light the smoker, because succulent pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs come to those who wait. The Smokey Mountain Cooker smoker has two cooking grates for smoking multiple items at once, with a removable door and dampers that adjust easily so that you’re always in control of the heat—and your feast.

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3 sizes available: 14", 18", and 22" (or if you think like us - 2, 4, or 6 racks of ribs!)

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The porcelain-enameled lid, bowl, and center section retain heat for consistent smoking. The finish also prevents rusting, cracking, and peeling while withstanding high temps.

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Control the temperature of your smoker by easily adjusting the dampers. Closing the dampers completely will cut the oxygen flow to help extinguish coals.

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Everything You Need to Get Started: Bluetooth compatible smart thermometer with meat probes to monitor your cook. Wood chunks add flavor and burn slowly, perfect for multi-hour smoking. Easy clean, FDA compliant silicone and protects hands up to 400° F Wrapping your meat at the tail end of a low and slow smoke helps to retain moisture. 2-in-1 design to help with your first rack of ribs and creating the perfect roast. All of the tools you need to get started with your smoker.
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Wake up and light the smoker, because succulent pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs come to those who wait. The Smokey Mountain Cooker smoker has two cooking grates for smoking multiple items at once, and dampers that adjust easily so that you’re always in control of the heat—and your feast. Please update this description and remove the old description.

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• WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. • Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. • WARNING: This product can expose you to soot, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Customers like the quality, ease of use, temperature control, taste and value of the food smoker. They mention that it produces outstanding results, is simple to put together and that the temperature control is great. They appreciate the moist flavorful meat cooked from scratch. They are also happy with the value, capacity, and ease of cleaning. However, some customers have mixed opinions on fit.

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1,292 customers mention1,160 positive132 negative

Customers like the quality of the food smoker. For example, they say it's amazing, produces a nice result, and works great as a grill. Customers are also impresseded with the build quality, saying it'll last for years.

"...All parts fit together nicely, and the vent dampers work great. Less smoke leakage than I've come to expect from sportsman-type drums, and it's fuel-..." Read more

"...All turned out great and with far less effort on my part than with cheapo smokers or combo units...." Read more

"...They work flawlessly and are easy to use and clean up...." Read more

"I've used it four times and it works well. DO NOT, pat attention to the times listed in their manual. Our first smoke was ribs and they were dry...." Read more

617 customers mention556 positive61 negative

Customers find the food smoker easy to use. They mention it's simple to put together, control, and produce outstanding results. They say it'll work flawlessly and is perfect for their intended use. Customers also mention that it'd be easy to add more charcoal or wood.

"...If you smoke it, they will come...Though easy to set up out of the box, I have to mention that the 'instructions' are awfully lacking...." Read more

"...Overall, I have never used a smoker that has been so easy to operate and maintain...." Read more

"Easy to assemble. Maintains even temperature. My 1st smoked brisket was off the charts!" Read more

"...They work flawlessly and are easy to use and clean up...." Read more

604 customers mention521 positive83 negative

Customers like the temperature control of the food smoker. They mention that it has great temperature control, keeping the temperature at the desired place is easy, and the heat is easier to regulate. They also say that the cooking temperature is pretty accurate, and consistent in reaching and holding temperatures. Customers also appreciate the rotating vents, which control the temperature well. Setting the temperature is super easy, while keeping the heat out of your house.

"...Holds heat for a good long time with lump charcoal, you probably won't need to add charcoal for any session under 6 hours...." Read more

"...Setting temp is super easy. Other smokers require constant watching, not this one. Load it up, set the dampers and watch the temp fro afar...." Read more

"Easy to assemble. Maintains even temperature. My 1st smoked brisket was off the charts!" Read more

"...good to know as it gives me some reassurance that the cooking temperature is pretty accurate at least at the lid. Weber got this right...." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the taste of the food cooked in the food smoker. They mention that it makes amazing food, with moist flavorful meat cooked from scratch. Some customers also mention that the product has an incredible cooking area.

"...It gave food lots of smoke flavor we loved...." Read more

"...Chicken was amazing, my grandkids are now converts to REAL Bar-B-Que. The ribs were as good as anything I've tasted in Memphis - need I say more?..." Read more

"...charred and like hell when you take it out, but boy, oh boy, is it ever tasty. I'm not sure why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5...." Read more

"...The chicken was quite tasty but not what I was after but I felt confident going to my next try, pork butt (shoulder)...." Read more

280 customers mention244 positive36 negative

Customers like the value of the food smoker. They say it's well worth the price, they like the size to price ratio, and that the website is a wonderful resource.

"...The price was right, pulled the trigger and choked up the $$$. I'm very glad I did...." Read more

"...be prepared to do some experimenting but all in all I'd say its worth the money." Read more

"...Food tastes great! Its porcelain coating is so nice. Definitely worth the money!" Read more

"Like quality of product and price. Fed Ex confused me some when they said they tried to deliver product but could not...." Read more

165 customers mention156 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the food smoker. They mention that it has a very roomy design, and can hold two large turkeys at one time. The 18 inch grill has plenty of space, and the 22.5" model has more than enough cooking space. It also has able to hold a lot of meat and is still easy to keep the temperature. Customers also appreciate the large, easy to read thermometer, and large fire bowl. Overall, customers are happy with the product's capacity.

"...No way I could have fit another half on, but the spacing was perfect between the halves...." Read more

"...The 18 inch grill has plenty of space...." Read more

"...With the Kettle - there's less hassle, more area to grill, and infinitely better flavor. Every time...." Read more

"...The first thing I noticed is this thing is huge!..." Read more

111 customers mention97 positive14 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the food smoker. They mention that the enamel arrived flawless and wipes down easily after cooks.

"...As a bonus cleaning it was easy as well. If you are on the fence, go with the 14" and use the 100 bucks saved on accessories and food...." Read more

"...Porcelain-coated interior and exterior means long life and easier cleanup. All parts fit together nicely, and the vent dampers work great...." Read more

"...the "assembly" is basically screw in a few handles. it's easy to clean since you can take off each third to clean separately, and the dome lid means..." Read more

"...It is very easy to clean and maintain, and can smoke some really great food. This smoker is 5 stars all the way." Read more

305 customers mention198 positive107 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the food smoker. Some mention that the 14" is the perfect size for an average family's dinner, and doesn't take up a lot of room. The grates size is awesome, and the weight is awesome for moving it around the patio. However, others say that it's not big enough to do an entire brisket, too small for a turkey, and that the side door is cheap and has a poor fit.

"...with the bigger models (must be all that charcoal) Finally the 14 is portable (and used around the world by bbq teams that compete) and easier to..." Read more

"...The size is perfect for a family of six, with enough extra space to spread some neighborly goodwill. If you smoke it, they will come......" Read more

"...The temp gauge works well. The Weber chimney is really big for this sized unit, but it works and gets it going quickly...." Read more

"...portability should be good since there are basically 3 smaller parts instead of one big part. finally, the R2-D2 shape is super cute!..." Read more

28 Grand Championships on this smoker and counting
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28 Grand Championships on this smoker and counting
November 2017 Update:All it takes is one WSM-18 to win a Rib Championship, even caveman pitmaster style when no foil or electricity is allowed. See pics.-----------------------------------------------------------------------My BBQ team Slap Yo Daddy BBQ from Diamond Bar, California, has been competing using these smokers which I bought off Amazon with free Prime shipping. They work flawlessly and are easy to use and clean up. Our WSMs regularly allow us to win Grand Championships even when we go up against other smokers costing over $15,000.The key step once your smoker arrives is to ensure you season it properly. New WSMs will tend to overheat until you are able to get grease and gunk on the inside and around the rim where the lid sits to ensure an air tight seal. The fastest way to season is to do the following: Phase One - cover the water pan completely with aluminum foil and run a full load of lit Kingsford briquettes and let it run as hot as it can with no water in the pan (over 350 degrees) to burn off any manufacturing residue. Clean out the ash and proceed to phase two.Phase Two - fill the charcoal basket 1/2 full of unlit briquettes. Then put in a 1/2 chimney of lit Kingsford briquettes in the middle. This will allow a slow burn for 3-5 hours at 72 degrees outside temperature. Adjust the vents to get 275 degrees on the dome thermometer. Put bacon strips, chicken parts, pork fat, or any other scrap meat you don't plan to eat. The key is to get fatty meats to generate lots of grease. Toss in a couple of tennis-sized wood chunks to generate smoke. Repeat Phase Two at least twice before you cook meat that you want to eat.Phase Three - When you cook meat you plan to eat, take a tip from me and don't use any water in the pan. When I cook, I just cover the water pan with foil top and bottom. I foil it twice so I can remove the second layer after the cook and refoil it. That way, I don't have to clean my pan. It works just as well, AFTER YOU SEASON YOUR WSM, when you cook without water in the pan. Dry heat allows the crust to form faster on the meat (called the bark). Once the crust forms on the meat, you can introduce moisture. I just spray water with a regular spray bottle to encourage bark formation after the initial crusting (Maillard reaction) has begun. To test for properly formed bark, use your finger nail and scrape the meat surface. If the crust has formed, it will not come off when you gently scrape it with your fingernail. If the crust comes off, the bark has not set (still wet) so don't spray until it sets. Let it cook longer and check back in 15 mins. You'll get much better results this way. We've won many awards with this technique.When it comes to cleaning your WSM, never wash the insides. Get a good grill brush and scrape down the insides and dome. You need the "aroma" which takes several years to build up. I NEVER mix my meat WSMs from my seafood and hotdog WSMs. Nothing destroys the aroma faster than cooking fish/seafood/hotdogs in a WSM used to cook chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, and tri tip. That's why you should buy a pair if you plan to cook seafood/fish/hotdogs. Better yet, get a Weber Kettle for those meats. Remember to always empty the ash from the bottom and grease on the foiled water pan to avoid fires and any rancid old oil smell before you cook. When you need to clean the grates, put the grates in a big plastic trash bag, put on gloves, and spray oven cleaner on the grates while in the bag and let sit for 1/2 hour. Hose off the grates. It's as easy as that. To clean the outsides, I use Simple Green spray.Enjoy your WSMs. They are awesome and built to last.--------------------------------------------------------------Updated March 18, 2014 - in response to questions on fire and temp management on the WSM-18, I added a link with more tips [...]OK. A reader notified me that Amazon deleted my link to my bbq team website where I feature easy recipes of the backyard cook.No worries, you can find it if you Google my team name. It's got pics and such. For the words, I cut and pasted the info for you as follows:Fire ControlBefore I describe how to season your new WSM, I want to explain the basics of fire control in a barbecue pit. Regardless of the pit you're using, they all have three major components that you'll need to learn to control to maintain proper cooking temperatures: 1) the air intake, 2) fuel you're using, and 3) the exhaust vent/chimney. I use Kingsford Blue briquettes so my description assumes you use the same fuel. If you use something else, your mileage will vary.I've used KF Blue since I started competing in 2008 and with over two dozen Grand Championships and 80+ first places including a first place USA in chicken in the Kansas City Barbecue Society Team of the Year 2012; I know KF Blue works well. Besides, I buy them on sale in the summer months for half price and stockpile them for my classes and contest year where I use over a hundred 20-lb bags annually. Yes, I do use other types of fuel like lump charcoal and pellets but I like to compete using KF Blue (no, they are not my sponsor) because I can fly into any city in America and drive my rental car to Walmart to pick up one bag of KF Blue and win a Grand Championship.In the WSM, there are three circular intake damper vents at the bottom that can be opened or closed as needed to allow more or less air to enter the pit. More air and the temperature goes up and less air causes the pit temperature to go down. The circular fire steel fire ring holds your charcoal and you can adjust the amount of charcoal depending on how long you need to run the pit.If you run it for chicken (2 hours), you only need to fill the ring about 1/3 way. If you want to cook ribs (6 hours), you will fill it about 2/3 way. If you're cooking brisket and pork butt (> 12 hours), you want to fill it all the way going past the top of the charcoal ring until it is overflowing. Be sure to remove the excess briquettes that have fallen over the side of the charcoal ring. Do a bit of Jenga and create a volcano shaped crater at in the middle of the overflowing mound of charcoal by removing excess briquettes and returning them to the charcoal bag. When you're ready to start cooking, carefully dump a half charcoal chimney of lit briquettes into the crater. Over the next 12-16 hours, the briquettes will burn gradually outwards as the temperature stays constant. I cook my long haul meats at 250F and everything else (chicken, ribs, tri tip, beef ribs, etc) at 275F.If you are using a full overflowing load of briquettes for a 12+ hour cook, the standard deep WSM water pan won't work because it sits too low and will bump up against the top of your briquettes. No worries. Just remove the deep water pan and use the silver aluminum heat shield instead. You need to unsnap the heat shield and wrap it in double layer of aluminum foil and use that ultra-light pan in place of the deep water pan. If you have access to a WSM circa 2008 and earlier, those older WSMs come with a shallow water pan that does not bump into the briquettes. Alternatively, you can go to Home Depot and get yourself a terra cotta planter base that's the same diameter as the WSM water pan. I don't like the terra cotta approach as it's added weight I have to carry when I transport my WSMs which have already accumulated over 100,000 miles of travel all over the US.Of the three components I mentioned: intake, fuel choice and amount, and the exhaust, the most effective component to maintain constant temperature is not the intake nor the fuel. It's the exhaust. Many beginners I come across are not aware of that. All seasoned pitmasters know how to intuitively draft their pit using "clean" smoke to color and flavor their barbecue meats. The draft refers to the vacuum effect when you open or close the exhaust vent of your pit.When you open the exhaust vent on the WSM, you allow hot air to leave the pit and this creates a vacuum suction to draw air in from the bottom intakes. Thus, by skillfully manipulating the top vent, you can control your WSM like a pro. Many beginners constantly fiddle with their intake dampers in hopes to maintain a constant temperature with less success than leaving the bottom vents untouched and fiddling with the top vent to control the draft within their WSM. In future articles, I'll address the mechanics of damper control on the WSM (e.g., old school versus automated blower systems) and the science on dirty smoke, white smoke, clean smoke, blue smoke, sour smoke, etc. For now, just give my technique a try and see if it works for you.Once you have seasoned your WSM using the steps below, follow my technique to light your pit and leave one bottom vent open and the top vent half open. Allow your pit to come slowly up to temp (it may take 30-45 minutes). If the pit starts to over temp, gradually shut down the top vent and it will calm down. New WSMs invariably overheat until after half a dozen cooks so be prepared to cook with top and bottom vents all completely closed in your first few cooks. If you have the top vent completely open and one bottom vent completely open and your pit does not come up in temp, you can open a second bottom vent, followed by a third. Usually when you open the second or third, it means you're out of fuel. You can toss 20 briquettes through the fire door and be careful not to snuff out the fire. If your fire is already out, you have to light your briquettes before you toss them into the WSM.Here's are a couple of tips if you need ramp up temps quickly. You can prop a ½ inch piece of wood to keep the WSM dome lid ajar. Alternatively, you can open the WSM fire door and let air in to crank up the temps. With both of these quick fix approaches, do not leave your WSM unattended as the temps could rise fast and you'll burn your meats.
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The smoker finally got stuff growing inside after about 5 years, which made me sad. My final thoughts are The 14 was definitely the right choice for me. It gave food lots of smoke flavor we loved. The only drawback for these things is the monitoring of the heat as with very long overnight cooks the wood/charcoal can get critically low impacting the cook. This is also why the 14 was a good choice as was not heavy with food loaded to remove the top pieces from the pit and add more fuel.

That’s really the main drawback with these things, the monitoring part. That’s why I didn’t replace the unit when it failed and bought a Traeger instead Ironwood instead. Still happy though with this purchase and it’s 5 year service life. Great intro to smoking foods.

End 2021 Update.

First off after reading all the reviews I was convinced to go with the 22inch version and call it a day. That would have been a big mistake - that is the problem with buying products online, you don't get a sense of the product. Fortunately I have a bbq shop near my home that stocks the 22 & I can tell you it is huge (like a New York style round trashcan) and heavy (50-60 pounds?) Looks like more for commercial purposes than home cooking.

Once I saw that monstrosity, I realized my choice was between the 18&14 inch size. After much research and measuring, I realized the 18 inch version was too big as well (& must be equally heavy) - the 18 inch seems like the right size for someone who entertains for 40+ people regularly - overkill for someone wanting to invite his family over or cook for his own family. To put it in perspective, you can fit two pork butts on the 14 and 4 butts on the 18 - I recently did one butt and had enough pulled pork for 6 adults and 6 kids, and there were left overs that could have fed at least one more family (2 adults and 2 kids) - this means I can feed 12-16 with one butt and 24-32 with 2 on the 14 - more than enough. There is a reason Weber started making the 14" again - it is perfect for a small gathering.

Also, the 14 uses less fuel and will cost less per use in the long run (for example if you smoke 2 butts in the 18 (versus its capacity of 4) u need to use more fuel because of the bigger space to heat up. Remember the unit is engineered/designed for use of Both racks (which makes the 18 more efficient for 4 pork butts versus the 22 for example).

Another bonus is the 14 kept the temperature very consistent and did not overheat like some have noticed with the bigger models (must be all that charcoal) Finally the 14 is portable (and used around the world by bbq teams that compete) and easier to clean given its smaller footprint.

My 14 had enough room for us to cook a slab of 5 pound brisket bought at our local warehouse club and an entire slab of baby back ribs cut up into 3 parts. The ribs were perfect and moist - the brisket was perfectly smoked and tender. I did this for my family and we could have easily fed another 8 people. Using the minion method of heating coal (in middle area) there is was enough fuel for an overnight cook 13+ hours at 200-210. I couldn't be happier with the 14inch size and am convinced it was the right call as it is efficient and portable. As a bonus cleaning it was easy as well. If you are on the fence, go with the 14" and use the 100 bucks saved on accessories and food. You will thank me as the others are overkill unless you have a business or cook regularly for 40 (18") or 70 people (22"). Happy smoking!
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