smokin-it Model 2 capacity

jpittssr

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• Aug 13, 2014

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To owners of the model 2;
How deep are the shelves?
Will a shelf hold 2 racks of ribs without cutting?
Will it even hold 1 whole rack?
I have read that the shelf was 15x15 or 15x20 or 15x22
Thanks for any help

 

padronman

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I just measured my self.....and it is 15" deep (in my PM I wrote 14 but was wrong)   I usually cut my racks in half and maximize the space I do have.  I have never had any issues cooking a load of meat.  I have done full packers without having to cut them. I have done 4 8 lb Butts in that bad boy and had 8 whole chickens in there at one time. 

Any aversion to cutting the racks?

Scott

 

jpittssr

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Not really I guess. I was hoping that I could put two racks side by side on a shelf. That would leave the other shelves for other things. I think I could do that with the #3 but since I already have over $1000 in the Lang, I don't really want to go over $500.

 

padronman

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I have always cut my racks......and never had any issues with doing so.  I know a full rack looks beautiful but I'm cutting them up anyway into individual ribs.   

Im very happy with my SI 2 and the capacity I have. 

Scott

 

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The shelves in my cookshack are 14X18 so I either cut the ribs in half or leaving them whole place at an angle. It just depends upon what I am doing and the quantity being smoked. The SI 3 does have large shelves which is a real plus and far outweighs the increased cost factor. But you should do fine with the SI 2.

 

jpittssr

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I think I will go with the #2 . if a brisket fits at an angle a rack probably will also. If I have to cut then so be it
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Sounds good.

 

padronman

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Jpittssr said:

I think I will go with the #2 . if a brisket fits at an angle a rack probably will also. If I have to cut then so be it
Thanks.

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My full packer fit in straight front to back.  I know you are going to love the SI 2

Do yourself a favor and get the cart......the cover.....and the cord hanger.  You will be set for good!!!

Scott

 

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PadronMan said:

I just measured my self.....

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TMI!

 

padronman

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Jpittssr said:

I think I will go with the #2 . if a brisket fits at an angle a rack probably will also. If I have to cut then so be it
Thanks.

Click to expand...

My full packer fit in straight front to back.  I know you are going to love the SI 2

Do yourself a favor a

Mdboatbum said:

TMI!

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