Pot size for mini help

T&S BBQ · Aug 12, 2014

I saw a post last week about building a mini, and I'm going to give it a try. I'm using a smoky Joe gold and not sure what size Imusa pot to order. I think its the 32 qt. but not sure. It says the 32 is 13 dia, and want to be sure it will fit before I order, because I can't find one at a store. Just like to know if its the one that fits the bottom and the lid fits good with out any mods. Any help would be great.

Garrett · Aug 12, 2014

I just built one 2 weeks ago and used the 32qt IMUSA. I bought it from Bed Bath and Beyond for $39. Fits like it was made for it.

T&S BBQ · Aug 12, 2014

Thank you very much, and Ill give BBB a call.

jbounds286 · Aug 12, 2014

this one is what i used...and cheaper

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vasconia-32-Quart-Aluminum-Steamer/10756126

walmart carries IMUSA for HALF as much as BBB

http://www.walmart.com/ip/IMUSA-Tam...bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&findingMethod=p13n

16Adams · Aug 12, 2014

When I built mine I checked all the big/little box stores to no avail. Now I see them any and every time I go to the GROCERY store. Any and all of them. Top shelf of the kitchen gadget aisle.

Fwismoker · Aug 12, 2014

Vasconia is normally the best fit but Walmart is out of stock. There is another place online that has them for a decent price but the name is escaping me right now...If i think of it i'll let you know

Garrett · Aug 13, 2014

Fwismoker said:
Vasconia is normally the best fit but Walmart is out of stock. There is another place online that has them for a decent price but the name is escaping me right now...If i think of it i'll let you know

^^^this. I surcharge every Walmart around and every Target and all were out of stock and no one knew when they would get any more. For a few dollars more I was happy to buy it from BBB.

mcyork28 · Aug 13, 2014

I have never used or heard of this site but it turned up in a Google search and they appear to have stock.

http://www.kitchenbusy.com/products...-Steamer-with-Lid-%2d%2d-2HPO00194QIWV14.html

psdexcursion · Aug 13, 2014

Fwismoker said:
Vasconia is normally the best fit but Walmart is out of stock. There is another place online that has them for a decent price but the name is escaping me right now...If i think of it i'll let you know

Is it Pfaltzgraff
That is were I just got my Vasconia a couple weeks ago. It looks like they dont carry it anymore.

Fwismoker · Aug 13, 2014

psdexcursion said:
Is it Pfaltzgraff
That is were I just got my Vasconia a couple weeks ago. It looks like they dont carry it anymore.

Yep that was it.

psdexcursion · Aug 13, 2014

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jbounds286 · Aug 13, 2014

Garrett said:
^^^this. I surcharge every Walmart around and every Target and all were out of stock and no one knew when they would get any more. For a few dollars more I was happy to buy it from BBB.

so instead of buying the IMUSA from walmart u paid double to buy it from BBB? youre kidding right?

Decoy205 · Aug 13, 2014

I just finished my mini. I tried the IMUSA pot from Walmart but the top was too big. I got lucky and scored a Vasconia from Pfaltzgraff for 25 bucks so i used that.

You can use the IMUSA pot but you have to crimp the top.

A few reasons why the vasconia is better.

1. The top of the smokey joe fits with no mods
2. The handles have silicon grips.
3. You can use the Lid knob from the vasconia as a handle for your smokey joe damper.

T&S BBQ · Aug 13, 2014

I ordered the pot today from Walmart, and the Smokey Joe gold. I couldn't find the pot any where. I looked on the virtual Weber bullet build site and they said get the one from china not Columbia and it will fit great. Guess Ill find out and let every one know.

Fwismoker · Aug 13, 2014

I've heard the imusa can vary in size and it's worth going to Walmart to see if you can see if one fits the lid.

peeps · Aug 13, 2014

Crimping the lip ain't no big deal. It is gonna get gunked up after a few cooks anyway...

T&S BBQ · Aug 13, 2014

peeps said:
Crimping the lip ain't no big deal. It is gonna get gunked up after a few cooks anyway...

Shouldn't you be at the store shopping for grub

peeps · Aug 13, 2014

T&S BBQ said:
Shouldn't you be at the store shopping for grub

When I leave work I will be getting essentials for tonight and tomorrow I will get all the stuff I have to replace...

scott1459 · Aug 13, 2014

pot was from target last march.
and it was the IMUSA 32-qt. Aluminum Tamale Steamer.
fit was pretty snug, but overtime(use) fit gets better:grin:

savageford · Aug 13, 2014

You can order the vasconia 32 quart steamer pot at walmart.com and have it shipped to your local store. They will ship from a store that has one to your local store for a pretty reasonable price. I checked there is a bunch of stores that have them in California. When I ordered mine thru walmart that's where mine came from.

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