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.

fnbish · 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 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

01-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#3
Bluesman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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............... __________________ "98" Green Weber Performer "95" Black Weber Platinum - Dumpster find workin' on it "00" Weber Simpsons OTG 22.5 WSM Smokin' Bucky UDS Weber Q100 Weber Q200 1983 WGA Faster than the Speed of Light Red Thermapen, Certified MOINK Ball Maker Proud Member of the Zero's Club with Voodoo Soup..

01-23-2013, 12:30 PM	#4
Doug S. Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-07-11 Location: Provo, Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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, (2) 18.5" OTS, Weber Performer, 22.5" WSM, Masterbuilt 40" SS

01-23-2013, 12:37 PM	#5
16Adams Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Pit Barrel Cooker, CG Akorn, WSM 18.5, Mini WSM, Lodge Sportsman Hibachi,Tiernan SOB

01-23-2013, 12:42 PM	#6
bmonkman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-12 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I call consensus on this thread. __________________ Weber Performer w/smokenator WSM 22.5" White Thermapen Ex-pat Canadian When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

01-23-2013, 12:42 PM	#7
aawa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Weber Mini WSM x2 Weber 22.5in OTG x2 Weber Touch and Go Performer *Sublime Smoke UDS* Maverick ET-732 World's Fastest Blue Thermapen *

01-23-2013, 12:46 PM	#8
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	...but I suggest a kettle too. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

01-23-2013, 12:50 PM	#10
cholloway is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: Atlanta, GA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bet he'd enjoy a Performer... no doubt. __________________ Colin New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished, Modified & Improved) 32 year old Char-Broil 450 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer 2003 Black Weber SS Performer Weber 22.5 OTS converted to OTG with rotisserie & Smokenator Weber SJS & modified stock pot Mini-WSM STOK Island gasser

01-23-2013, 01:00 PM	#11
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold Smooth Smoke BBQ

01-23-2013, 01:11 PM	#12
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Another vote for a kettle. When I die I wanna be buried with mine Sent from my Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ *A Texan transplant* UDS \| Blue Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| Blue Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \| Gasser(charcoal chimney starter)

01-23-2013, 02:22 PM	#13
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ 18.5" OTS, 22.5" OTG, CB Silver(Rip), Vintage Coleman Bullet, Pit Barrel, UDS

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 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kettle with a Cajun Bandit converter kit. The Performer makes a great kettle base. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

01-23-2013, 03:03 PM	#15
Ringburner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-12 Location: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 for kettle with cajun bandits kit... Sent from my Galaxy S3