Just Scored a 22.5" Weber Smokey Mountain

[smokinfred]

Just bought a used but in excellent condition 22.5 WSM for $120. I'm looking at doing some beef ribs but am curious as to how much charcoal to load in it.  Was thinking maybe 2 chimneys worth of unlit and 1/2 lit or is that overkill for just ribs.  Any advice or suggestions as welcomed.  I'm so pumped to have this great smoker.  I have a Chargriller Trio with a propane modified firebox but I want to venture into just charcoal.

 

[smokinfred]

Forgot to add some pics

 

[jirodriguez]

WOW! Now that was a steal!

Congrats on that deal! Color me jelous.

 Now as for using it.... I basically have two load options for mine: ring half full for shorter cooks or ring completely full for long cooks. For both methods I nestle a couple chunks of wood down in the unlit coals and then dump about 1/2 a chimney of lit charcoal on top in the middle.

 

[SmokinAl]

Johnny knows his WSM. If you put too much charcoal in & the ribs are done. It's OK just shut all the vents & the fire will go out & you can use the unburnt charcoal next time. Also, that WSM looks brand new, you got a heck of a deal! Congrats!

 

[rp ribking]

Congrats on the WSM. Looks brand new, stolen perhaps for the price ya got it for? LOL!!!

Join WSM Nation!!! 

 

[bmudd14474]

Heck of a score. Congrats.

 

[fpnmf]

Congrats!!

You will find tons of info using the handy dandy search tool up top!!

Here's a little reading for ya!!

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=+22.5+WSM

  Craig

 

[cricky101]

Wow! That looks sharp. The only one I've seen on my local craig's list wasn't in as nice of shape as yours, and they were asking $300!

 

[g0bez]

Was that from Craigslist or did you find it somewhere else? That is an amazing price!!

 

[gros cochon]

Nice find. You'll love it I'm sure.