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Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22
The largest Weber bullet: a 22.5-inch-diameter water smoker with 726 sq in across two racks, versus 481 on the 18-inch. The extra diameter matters more than the number suggests, because a full packer brisket lies flat on the 22 and has to be bent or trimmed on the 18. The bigger charcoal ring also holds enough fuel for a genuine overnight burn, which is the reason competition teams standardised on this size.
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Specifications
Pros
- ✓22.5-inch grates take a full untrimmed packer brisket flat — the single biggest practical gain over the 18-inch
- ✓726 sq in across two racks handles roughly six pork butts or four slabs of ribs in one load
- ✓The larger charcoal ring supports 12-plus hour unattended burns at 225–250°F, so overnight cooks do not need a refuel
- ✓Grates share the 22.5-inch diameter of the Weber kettle line, so kettle accessories and replacement grates drop straight in
- ✓Porcelain-enameled bowl, lid and center section carry a 10-year no-rust-through warranty
- ✓Bolt-on temperature controllers from the aftermarket are designed around this exact body, making it the most upgradeable bullet
Cons
- ✗At 68 lbs and 48.5 inches tall it is not something you move alone once it is assembled
- ✗$549 is $130 over the 18-inch, and the 18 covers most home cooks' volume needs
- ✗The stock lid thermometer reads the dome, not the grate, and is often 15–25°F off
- ✗No probe grommets from the factory — wires have to run through the door gap or be drilled for
- ✗Water pan needs refilling on long cooks and the pan is awkward to reach with both racks loaded
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