18" charcoal ring on 22.5" WSM

Ringburner · 01-12-2013, 10:41 PM

Hi all

Has anybody tried the above to save charcoal on shorter cooks?

Is there any reason why this would be problematic?

Thoughts please?

Cheers

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Smoothsmoke · 01-12-2013, 10:48 PM

I've done it, no problems at all. Did it on a 10 hour cook and still had about 1/4 of the coals left over.

tyotrain · 01-12-2013, 10:57 PM

Yup do it all the time it works well. 👍

Have fun and happy smoking
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BobM · 01-12-2013, 11:37 PM

I've used a 18 1/2" ring in my 22 1/2" WSM.
On short or low temperature cooks, it does save some fuel.
On longer or higher temperature cooks, not really.

Ringburner · 01-13-2013, 04:20 AM

Thanks guys. Will order one tomorrow :-)

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DLR · 01-13-2013, 08:20 AM

I use a home made basket that fits inside the large ring,why don't you save yourself some money and make one from expanded metal.

code3rrt · 01-13-2013, 09:47 AM

I don't use a charcoal ring, maybe I'm missing something. I just line up my briquettes in a ring around the outside edge of the grate (on my kettle), light one end and let it burn it's way around. Does this "charcoal ring" enhance this or make it easier or what? I guess what I am asking is, what is the advantage to it?

happycamper · 01-13-2013, 12:33 PM

The charcoal baskets from the Performer are perfect for a shorter cook for doing ribs etc. Just be aware that there isn't nearly as much surface area to burn charcoal, so the WSM will be running with most of the vents wide open. I don't think this would work in cooler temperatures.

DLR · 01-13-2013, 05:17 PM

code3rrt the reason I use a smaller insert in my larger 22.5 ring is to help keep the charcoal tight so it doesn't spread out and burn faster than I want not to mention I can't estimate just how much fuel I'll need for a smaller cook and don't like to re-use left over charcoal.

Hoss · 01-13-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DLR

code3rrt the reason I use a smaller insert in my larger 22.5 ring is to help keep the charcoal tight so it doesn't spread out and burn faster than I want not to mention I can't estimate just how much fuel I'll need for a smaller cook and don't like to re-use left over charcoal.

I will gladly take your leftover charcoal.Guess shipping would be a deal killer.

swamprb · 01-13-2013, 07:05 PM

It's how I roll!

I have a couple different sizes that get used in my 22" WSM's and Cajun Bandit.

This one is the same size as an 18" WSM ring, have another made out of expando. Use them for Hot & Fast cooks

This is one I made for one of the Mini Smoker Joe's - expando on an SJS charcoal grate, used it many time in the 22's

01-12-2013, 10:41 PM	#1
Ringburner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-12 Location: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	18" charcoal ring on 22.5" WSM Hi all Has anybody tried the above to save charcoal on shorter cooks? Is there any reason why this would be problematic? Thoughts please? Cheers Sent from my Galaxy S3

01-12-2013, 10:48 PM	#2
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've done it, no problems at all. Did it on a 10 hour cook and still had about 1/4 of the coals left over. __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

01-12-2013, 10:57 PM	#3
tyotrain is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Madrid, NY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Yup do it all the time it works well. 👍 Have fun and happy smoking BBQ UP __________________ LOCKED-N-LOADED BBQ TEAM Sponsored by SummerHaven Pools, spas, fireplaces and grills www.locked-n-loadedbar-b-q.com Backwoods Maze XL Green Egg Large Green Egg Backwoods G2 Party 22.5 WSM BBQ Guru

01-12-2013, 11:37 PM	#4
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've used a 18 1/2" ring in my 22 1/2" WSM. On short or low temperature cooks, it does save some fuel. On longer or higher temperature cooks, not really. __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

01-13-2013, 08:20 AM	#6
DLR Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-17-11 Location: Charlotte,NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a home made basket that fits inside the large ring,why don't you save yourself some money and make one from expanded metal. __________________ WSM 22.5 - Chargriller pro

01-13-2013, 04:20 AM	#5
Ringburner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-12 Location: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. Will order one tomorrow :-) Sent from my Galaxy S3

01-13-2013, 09:47 AM	#7
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't use a charcoal ring, maybe I'm missing something. I just line up my briquettes in a ring around the outside edge of the grate (on my kettle), light one end and let it burn it's way around. Does this "charcoal ring" enhance this or make it easier or what? I guess what I am asking is, what is the advantage to it? __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

01-13-2013, 12:33 PM	#8
happycamper Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-16-11 Location: Shakopee, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The charcoal baskets from the Performer are perfect for a shorter cook for doing ribs etc. Just be aware that there isn't nearly as much surface area to burn charcoal, so the WSM will be running with most of the vents wide open. I don't think this would work in cooler temperatures.

01-13-2013, 05:17 PM	#9
DLR Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-17-11 Location: Charlotte,NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	code3rrt the reason I use a smaller insert in my larger 22.5 ring is to help keep the charcoal tight so it doesn't spread out and burn faster than I want not to mention I can't estimate just how much fuel I'll need for a smaller cook and don't like to re-use left over charcoal. __________________ WSM 22.5 - Chargriller pro

01-13-2013, 07:05 PM	#11
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's how I roll! I have a couple different sizes that get used in my 22" WSM's and Cajun Bandit. This one is the same size as an 18" WSM ring, have another made out of expando. Use them for Hot & Fast cooks This is one I made for one of the Mini Smoker Joe's - expando on an SJS charcoal grate, used it many time in the 22's __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com