Can u grill on a weber smokey mountain?

Big dawg · 01-23-2013, 12:19 PM

I'm about to give my dad a weber smokey mountain as a gift but I just found out he needs a new grill. I've never owned a smokey mountain so my question is, is it possible to grill on this smoker or is it just a smoker. I might just have to give him a performer.

Jason TQ · 01-23-2013, 12:27 PM

It is possible, just not optimal. I do it at competitions when I want to grill something Friday night. You can just use the bottom and one of the racks that sits on top of the charcoal ring. At least that is the way I do it. Anyways if he is looking more for a grill that he will use a lot then get him an actual grill........then still get him the WSM

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Bluesman · 01-23-2013, 12:28 PM

You could, if you remove the waterpan and really load it up and open all the vents. But, you will never get the results that you can off of a Performer. If your dad likes to grill get the Performer. He can also smoke on the Performer, butnot like a WSM. Actually he needs both! He is your Dad, right? Come on now, you know ya love him.......Get him both...............

Doug S. · 01-23-2013, 12:30 PM

I'd go Performer

I have both and grilling on a WSM not so good....

16Adams · 01-23-2013, 12:37 PM

At times like these we struggle for words. Use "and" not "or". If you live close to him then think of all the fun you will have playing with "his" presents.

bmonkman · 01-23-2013, 12:42 PM

I call consensus on this thread.

aawa · 01-23-2013, 12:42 PM

Instead of getting him a WSM get him a Weber Kettle. The Kettle is much more versatile than the WSM. It can direct/indirect grilling, smoke most any piece of meat you want, has good capacity, can act as a cold smoker chamber.

If you were thinking of getting him a WSM, I would look at a Weber Performer so you can have the propane assist charcoal lighting, side table and charcoal bin.

Phubar · 01-23-2013, 12:46 PM

...but I suggest a kettle too.

Bluesman · 01-23-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmonkman

I call consensus on this thread.

Agreed both. A 22 1/2 WSM and a Brick Red Performer with the gas assist. Oh and a new chimney, several bags of lump, some wood chunks, new BBQ tools, and apron, case of beer some Butts, chuckies, brats, burgers, ribeyes, a couple of 14# packers. There that should get him going..............

cholloway · 01-23-2013, 12:50 PM

Bet he'd enjoy a Performer... no doubt.

Smoothsmoke · 01-23-2013, 01:00 PM

You can grill on an wsm, but it's just not convenient. I'd get him a kettle and an 18.5" wsm.

chriscw81 · 01-23-2013, 01:11 PM

Another vote for a kettle. When I die I wanna be buried with mine

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flyingbassman5 · 01-23-2013, 02:22 PM

For the price, get him a 22 inch kettle with a Smokenator 1000 (available on amazon for around $60-$70). That will give him the option to grill burgers and steaks and then drop the Smokenator in to do some low and slow.

Yeah sure he could just set up the charcoal on either side of the kettle and place a drip pan under the meat but what guy doesn't like gadgets and gizmos?! Plus, the Smokenator does allow for true indirect heat and makes things easier to manage.

deguerre · 01-23-2013, 02:35 PM

Kettle with a Cajun Bandit converter kit. The Performer makes a great kettle base.

Ringburner · 01-23-2013, 03:03 PM

+1 for kettle with cajun bandits kit...

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01-23-2013, 12:19 PM	#1
Big dawg Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-28-12 Location: Austin Texas	Can u grill on a weber smokey mountain? I'm about to give my dad a weber smokey mountain as a gift but I just found out he needs a new grill. I've never owned a smokey mountain so my question is, is it possible to grill on this smoker or is it just a smoker. I might just have to give him a performer.

01-23-2013, 12:27 PM	#2
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	It is possible, just not optimal. I do it at competitions when I want to grill something Friday night. You can just use the bottom and one of the racks that sits on top of the charcoal ring. At least that is the way I do it. Anyways if he is looking more for a grill that he will use a lot then get him an actual grill........then still get him the WSM . __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

01-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#3
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	You could, if you remove the waterpan and really load it up and open all the vents. But, you will never get the results that you can off of a Performer. If your dad likes to grill get the Performer. He can also smoke on the Performer, butnot like a WSM. Actually he needs both! He is your Dad, right? Come on now, you know ya love him.......Get him both............... __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

01-23-2013, 12:30 PM	#4
Doug S. Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-11 Location: Palmyra, Utah	I'd go Performer I have both and grilling on a WSM not so good.... __________________ 22.5" OTS Weber Kettle 22.5" OTG Weber Kettle 18.5" OTS Weber Kettle 18.5" OTS Bud Light Weber Kettle Weber Performer W/ Rotisserie Weber Smokey Joe Mastertouch 40" SS Electric Smoker

01-23-2013, 12:37 PM	#5
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	At times like these we struggle for words. Use "and" not "or". If you live close to him then think of all the fun you will have playing with "his" presents. __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

01-23-2013, 12:42 PM	#6
bmonkman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-12 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA	I call consensus on this thread. __________________ Weber Performer w/smokenator WSM 22.5" White Thermapen Ex-pat Canadian [B][COLOR=Red]When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???[/COLOR][/B]

01-23-2013, 12:42 PM	#7
aawa Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Instead of getting him a WSM get him a Weber Kettle. The Kettle is much more versatile than the WSM. It can direct/indirect grilling, smoke most any piece of meat you want, has good capacity, can act as a cold smoker chamber. If you were thinking of getting him a WSM, I would look at a Weber Performer so you can have the propane assist charcoal lighting, side table and charcoal bin. __________________ ~Ren~ Fat Kids Club Founding Member

01-23-2013, 12:46 PM	#8
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	...but I suggest a kettle too. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

01-23-2013, 12:50 PM	#10
cholloway Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: East of Atlanta, GA. Name/Nickname : Colin	Bet he'd enjoy a Performer... no doubt. __________________ Colin - "Drinking alcohol can cause memory loss... or worse, memory loss" New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished & Improved) Char-Broil 450 (Purchased new in 1981) 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer Weber charcoal Go-Anywhere 2 Weber SJSs & modified stock pot Mini-WSM Weber rotisserie, Rib-O-Lator & Smokenator system Blackstone Tailgater Combo & STOK Island gasser

01-23-2013, 01:00 PM	#11
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA	You can grill on an wsm, but it's just not convenient. I'd get him a kettle and an 18.5" wsm. __________________ Kamado Big Joe [COLOR=Red]Kamado Classic Joe Kamado Joe Jr. [/COLOR] A bunch of Webers

01-23-2013, 01:11 PM	#12
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA	Another vote for a kettle. When I die I wanna be buried with mine Sent from my Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B][I][COLOR=black]A Texan transplant[/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][SIZE=1][COLOR=black]UDS \| [COLOR=blue]Blue[/COLOR] Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| [COLOR=blue]Blue [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \|[/COLOR] Gasser(charcoal chimney starter)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

01-23-2013, 02:22 PM	#13
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO	For the price, get him a 22 inch kettle with a Smokenator 1000 (available on amazon for around $60-$70). That will give him the option to grill burgers and steaks and then drop the Smokenator in to do some low and slow. Yeah sure he could just set up the charcoal on either side of the kettle and place a drip pan under the meat but what guy doesn't like gadgets and gizmos?! Plus, the Smokenator does allow for true indirect heat and makes things easier to manage. __________________ 18" OTS, 22" OTG, SJ Silver, Cimarron Offset, Coleman Bullet, PBC, UDS, QMaster ATC

01-23-2013, 02:35 PM	#14
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	Kettle with a Cajun Bandit converter kit. The Performer makes a great kettle base. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

01-23-2013, 03:03 PM	#15
Ringburner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-12 Location: Napier, Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND	+1 for kettle with cajun bandits kit... Sent from my Galaxy S3 __________________ The trick to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources......