Stuff You Should Own: The 22″ Weber Smokey Mountain
The Virtual Weber Bullet recently announced that Weber is coming out with a 22″ version of their Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM). The WSM also known as a “bullet”, represents the quintessential smoker and has been one of the most popular smokers on the market since its debut in 1981. (Read The Mantuary’s review of the original 18″ WSM here). The 18″ model has been my smoker of choice for over 5 years and I’m chomping at the bit to get my hands on one of these 22′s.
Bullet enthusiasts have long been looking for a beefier, higher capacity version of the already proven 18″ model. The 22″ model is scheduled to be released to retailers sometime in October, although rumor has it they may not be sold until early 2009. The 22″ version will offer all of the same features as its 18″ counterpart with some additional perks that justify the $499 suggested retail price-tag.
22″ Features
Features in italics are exclusive to the 22″ WSM.
- Two 22″ cooking grates
- Built-in lid thermometer with 1.5″ stem
- Temperature range of 100-350°F in 5°F increments
- Additional handle on edge of lid to assist with lifting
- Larger 4-1/4″ vent dampers, each with four 3/4″ holes
- Improved access door
- Taller, much wider door opening
- Door handle indicates locked position
- Latching mechanism pulls door tight to middle cooking section
- Clever new design allows the door to be removed entirely or have it open downward but still attached to the cooker—without hinges
- Improved water pan
- Three-gallon capacity
- Wider rim and redesigned grill straps ensure rock-solid fit
- Sturdier legs
- Improved charcoal grate prevents charcoal from falling through into the bowl
- Larger charcoal chamber holds an entire club-sized bag of briquettes
- More headroom between the top cooking grate and the lid, and more space between the top and bottom cooking grates
- Heat shield mounted to the legs under the charcoal bowl protects patio or deck
- Improved packaging protects the product during journey from factory to front porch
- Updated owners manual operating instructions and modern recipes
- World-class Weber engineering, quality, and customer support
Source: The Virtual Weber Bullet. Check the site out, they’ve got video’s, pictures and a ton of other reviews.
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