Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18 1/2 Inch Smoker
There’s nothing better than slow-cooked barbecue, and there’s no better way to get authentic smokehouse flavor at home than with this charcoal smoker. An updated version of the Weber 2820, the smoker provides a spacious interior, which makes it possible to cook a whole turkey and an entire ham at the same time–perfect for large gatherings. Made of porcelain-enameled premium-grade steel, the smoker provides two, heavy, nickel-plated cooking grates that measure 18-1/2 inches in diameter–plenty of room for larger birds. A porcelain-enameled steel water pan adds steam to the cooking process, so meats stay moist and juicy. Even more, individual vents on the bowl and lid offer optimal air-flow control for tender meats and longer-burning charcoal, the heat-resistant nylon handle on the lid stays cool to the touch, and a handy thermometer makes it simple to check internal temperatures at a glance. The charcoal smoker measures approximately 19 by 19 by 41 inches and carries a 10-year limited warranty.
A quality barbecue cooker with two cooking sections that will allow you to cook a great amount of food at the same time. It will provide your friends and family with amazing BBQ for years to come. Cooking System: 2 heavy-duty, plated-steel, cooking grates Two 18.5 inch diameter cooking areas Approx. 684 sq. inch cooking area Premium grade cover included Weber cookbook Limited warranty Available lid and bowl color: black Construction: Porcelain-enameled bowl, lid, and waterpan No-rust aluminum vent No-rust aluminum fuel door 1 Glass-reinforced nylon handle Bulit-in lid thermometer Dimensions for 18.5″ smoker: Height: 41 inches Width R-L: 19 inches Depth: 19 inches Dimensions for 22.5″ smoker: Height: 48.5 inches Width R-L: 23 inches Depth: 24 inches
Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker Features
Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker Details
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 21.3 x 31.3 inches ; 52 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 52 pounds
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- Item model number: 721001
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars with 154 customer reviews
Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker Reviews
…I bought this smoker after extensive research. I have always been the “grill master” in my family, but never invested in a smoker. After using the Weber website and a few other websites dedicated to smoker cooking, I was able to successfully smoke 2 whole chickens the first time! The chickens were moist and had the most delicious, delicate, smoky favor!
I was so confident in my skills that a few weeks later ( and after much research) I had a BBQ at my house and smoked 15 lbs of chicken, 4 slabs of ribs, and 2 pork shoulders! I had to stay awake most of the night before (off & on), but the thermometer and the ease of use in adding charcoal made it very easy… I received rave reviews for my meat at the BBQ the next day!
If you’re in the market for a smoker- this is it! It’s great for everyone- experienced or newbie- it’s worth the money 2x over!!!
P.S.- I didn’t bother with a lot of the extras but the following items were invaluable. I used paraffin cubes that worked wonders!!! (non-toxic/no taste- found at Lowes) Also, If you’re planning on ribs- invest $15 in a standing rib rack - you can stand 4 slabs up at a time- conserving space while not compromising on taste…
Happy Smoking!
…I spent a lot of time researching different smokers and eventually bought this 22.5″ Weber. It has been a lot of fun to experiment with and I’m very happy with my purchase. If anyone needs more info, check out the Virtual Weber Bullet forum.
The build quality is standard Weber, which to me is above average. I wouldn’t bother buying the smaller unit, you can never have “too much” room. So far, I’ve smoked 6 racks of ribs at once (three per shelf, laid flat) and want to get the metal racks to hold the meat upright. On another occasion, I smoked two 8lb+ pork butts on just the top shelf (will try four next summer). I cooked two whole chickens a few weeks ago on the top rack and probably could have fit a third bird (plus three more on the bottom). Doing a 13lb, whole turkey soon which should fit on the top shelf with lots of room to spare.
For the size, quality and price this unit can’t be beat.
Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker Summary
The reviews on the Weber Smoker are absolutely amazing. I want to buy one just from reading the reviews. The things you can do with this little smoker are beyond my imagination. Yes, this does seem like the best little smoker out there.
