New Tool in the Box

[sawhorseray]

With my 5,000th post here on SMF I'm thrilled to introduce the newest addition to my meat smoking arsenal, the 26" Weber Kettle!

Of course the cover I ordered doesn't fit, a pair of scissors just might fix that issue. With this addition, my Weber 22, and the Pro 100 I'm just about all set now. Oh, my SQ36 offset is posted in the classifieds if anyone's interested, can't see that getting much action anymore. This thing's too pretty to cook on, think I'll just look at it for a couple of days before slopping it up. RAY

 

[sandyut]

Congrats!

 

[JLeonard]

Wow! Thats pretty.

Jim

 

[chopsaw]

Woot ! They are sexy . I was gonna use mine today , damn rain came back . So I flipped the switch on the MES .

 

[GATOR240]

Nice purchase! I'm sure it will get a good workout!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looking good Ray! Can't wait to see it's maiden voyage!

Ryan

 

[Steve H]

Nice! Congrats on your status! I'm sure you'll love that kettle. Just put a shirt on so you don't get splattered with grease!!!!

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Congrats. I just sold my pretty much new 22” wsm and am going to pick up the 26” kettle to replace it. the wsm was a lot of work and I would do ribs and pork butt on my 22” kettle. Figured the 26” kettle would be a perfect mix between the two. I’m keeping the 22” kettle for vortex wings though mmmmm

 

[yankee2bbq]

Hey congratulations!
Look what I got last week:

sitting next to his little brother the 22 kettle. That makes a WSM 22, Weber 22 and 26 kettle.
Can’t wait to use the new 26!
What the heck should I smoke?

 

[TNJAKE]

Can't wait to see what you do with that new kettle. Welcome to the Guru's! Lol

 

[sawhorseray]

Congrats!

Thanks Dave, and thanks for the Like, I appreciate it! RAY

Wow! Thats pretty. Jim

Thanks Jim, too pretty to cook on, today is just for admiring in the backyard! Thanks for the Like, I do appreciate it. RAY

Woot ! They are sexy . I was gonna use mine today , damn rain came back . So I flipped the switch on the MES .

Thanks Rich! Even tho I've just attained Guru status I plan on turning to you for some advise on this thing, sure is a lot heavier than the 22. Thanks for the Like Rich, much appreciated! RAY

Nice purchase! I'm sure it will get a good workout!

Thanks Denny, still having to decide on a break-in cook, maybe a butt. Thanks for the Like, I appreciate it. RAY

Looking good Ray! Can't wait to see it's maiden voyage! Ryan

Thanks Ryan! Whatever comes first it's surely to be something low and slow, it's hot here, I want easy peasy! Thank you for the Like Ryan, I do appreciate it. RAY

Nice! Congrats on your status! I'm sure you'll love that kettle. Just put a shirt on so you don't get splattered with grease!!!!

Thanks Steve-o! I haven't worn a shirt for over two months now, I'm a bronze sun god, albeit a old and fat one. Thanks for the Like amigo, much appreciated! RAY

Congrats. I just sold my pretty much new 22” wsm and am going to pick up the 26” kettle to replace it. the wsm was a lot of work and I would do ribs and pork butt on my 22” kettle. Figured the 26” kettle would be a perfect mix between the two. I’m keeping the 22” kettle for vortex wings though mmmmm

Thanks SmokingUPnorth , that exactly my plan also, love the Vortex and SnS, tho I lean more towards Vortex legs as of late, more meat, half the price of wings. RAY

Hey congratulations! Look what I got last week: sitting next to his little brother the 22 kettle. That makes a WSM 22, Weber 22 and 26 kettle. Can’t wait to use the new 26! What the heck should I smoke?

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout, I can feel your joy! What a great looking family portrait, always nice to see the kids getting along well with each other. I'm going to do a tritip on the 22 tonight, don't want to to think it'll be forgotten. Thanks for the Like, I appreciate it. RAY

 

[sawhorseray]

Can't wait to see what you do with that new kettle. Welcome to the Guru's! Lol

Thanks Jake! All of a sudden I feel like a Maharsishi Yogi, follow me for more cooking tips! Thanks for the Like Jake, I do appreciate it. RAY

 

[MJB05615]

Congrats Ray! On the New addition and the Status. That is too pretty to cook on, lol. Can't wait to see what you'll do with it.

 

[sawhorseray]

Congrats Ray! On the New addition and the Status. That is too pretty to cook on, lol. Can't wait to see what you'll do with it.

Thanks Mike, and thanks for the Like! Hey, a little Guru poetry there! Now I need to see if I can find the right cover. RAY

 

[chopsaw]

I remember when I got mine I had a question about the cover . They showed to different ones or something . Did it come with the kettle?

 

[sawhorseray]

I remember when I got mine I had a question about the cover . They showed to different ones or something . Did it come with the kettle?

No Rich, it was a after-market deal not made by Weber. It'd fit fine it the lid holder wasn't there. Even if I cut it and ruin it, still won't work right. I'm searching right now to see what fits. RAY

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Congrats and thanks for all you have contributed to this family (forum). I say family because that is how it feels around here. I feel so blessed to be part of this.

 

[sawhorseray]

I remember when I got mine I had a question about the cover . They showed to different ones or something . Did it come with the kettle?

Jan found one on Ebay made by Weber, new in the bag, same model as on the Weber site, $32 delivered, be here soon enough. I went out to fiddle with the one that doesn't fit. way too hot to handle. RAY

Congrats and thanks for all you have contributed to this family (forum). I say family because that is how it feels around here. I feel so blessed to be part of this.

Thanks Brian, I feel the same way, SMF is the best forum on the planet, bar none. Thanks for the Like, much appreciated! RAY

 

[Bearcarver]

Hey congratulations!
Look what I got last week:
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sitting next to his little brother the 22 kettle. That makes a WSM 22, Weber 22 and 26 kettle.
Can’t wait to use the new 26!
What the heck should I smoke?

Now you're set !!!
I'd go with some Yard-bird Calves & Thighs!!!
Like.

Bear

 

[GaryHibbert]

Congrats, Ray, on both the upgrade and the new Weber. That sure is shiny.
Gary