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I picked up this 22" Weber Platinum for $50 yesterday. I was told it's about 5 years old, but it doesn't look like it was used more than a dozen times as the inside of the kettle was still glossy. Has all the parts and even came with the chimney starter (now I have two). I washed it up and put...
The water might not get above 212°, but the meat box sure will. Before I switched to sand, I've seen the heat climb to 300° or more...and the water was boiling like mad!
I finally found something I could use and/or afford...A 22" Weber Platinum for $50 in Tucson. I've contacted the owner but I can't head down there until Wednesday to take a look. Wish me luck!
I'm still getting the hang of temperature control on this one. I have four ½" pipes, and even with 3 blocked it rides hot. I think I'm starting with too many hot coals.
My first smoke was before it was finished....just couldn't wait! It was chicken halves, beef loin roast and fatties.
Just put the finishing touches on my drum smoker. The ash pan came from my GOSM and the charcoal basket stands above it about 2½". It can cruise about 12-16 hours on a single load of fuel. Whatcha think?
I made this tonight and got raves from the family. Thanks for the recipe! I used a large cast-iron skillet and used my home-made salsa in place of the picante sauce.
I used mesquite when I first began smoking, and I really messed up some grub. It was probably because I was new and didn't know what I was doing, but it was easier to blame the wood.