18.5" or 22.5"? Which size is right for me? Trying to decide...do I need the 22.5", or is the 18.5" enough? I'm just a regular guy, cooking for 2, 3, 4 people mostly, maybe up 6 people on a holiday or the super bowl. Should I even consider the 22.5" or is the 18.5" going to be big enough? 18.5" or 22.5"? Which size is right for me? Trying to decide...do I need the 22.5", or is the 18.5" enough? I'm just a regular guy, cooking for 2, 3, 4 people... » Read More 18.5" or 22.5"? Which size is right for me? Trying to decide...do I need the 22.5", or is the 18.5" enough? I'm just a regular guy, cooking for 2, 3, 4 people mostly, maybe up 6 people on a holiday or the super bowl. Should I even consider the 22.5" or is the 18.5" going to be big enough? « Show Less
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The 22.5 is great if you are cooking lots of meat at a time. I have the 18.5 and the 22.5 SMC and was able to do pulled pork for 110 people (4 pork butts on the 18.5 and 6 on the 22.5). The 22.5 has amazing space and gives you lots of options when it comes to what you can put in there. I have had a 18lbs turkey in there before.
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I have owned two of the smaller diameter smokers. Trust me when I tell you that the 18.5" is sufficient for almost anything you will ever cook. Remember there are two racks in it. You can buy other racks to position chickens vertically, other racks to position four or five slabs of ribs just on one level. I use the lower level almost exclusively. I water soak wood chips and never use charcoal lite. You can cook pot roasts with potatoes, carrots, and onions in the water pan too.
1013019
Been Q'n for a long time, and there is never enough room, you always want to add more goodies. I have the 18.5 and am goin for the 22.5 this spring. The 18.5 is very good, but when you spend all day smokin you want to get as much out of it as you can. The end products go very fast.....
1013020
I have the 18.5", and I have never needed more space. I cook for about the same number of people. Most of the time, I only use one rack.
1013021
I own 6 WSM's (4 18" and 2 22"). I use the 18" for ribs and chicken and the 22" for pork shoulders and brisket.The pro's w/ the 22" is of course more room.The con's of the 22" is less efficient re; coal burns, you will burn a lot more coal w/ the 22".Your biggest concern will be wind (not cold). The cold the Weber can handle, the wind will make for a temp fructuation that will eventually effect your final product. The virtual weber bullet website has ideas on blocking the wind. I personally use welder blankets.Hope this helps... I own 6 WSM's (4 18" and 2 22"). I use the 18" for ribs and chicken and the 22" for pork shoulders and brisket.The pro's w/ the 22" is of course more room.The con's of the 22" is less efficient re; coal burns, you will burn a lot more coal w/ the 22".Your biggest concern will be wind (not cold). The cold the Weber can handle, the wind will make for a temp fructuation that will eventually effect your final product. The virtual weber bullet website has ideas on blocking the wind. I personally use welder blankets.Hope this helps...
816886
This is the medium size. Big enough for most needs, but not all. If you're cooking pasta for 2 or even 4, you're probably fine. If you're cooking pasta for 8, get the big one. I have all three sizes and use this one 95 percent of the time.
2029460
I usually cook for 4 or 5 so that we will have left overs. My tagine in the 9 incher. I don't think it would matter at all. You can put as much or as little as you like and it will cook wonderfully.
895124
The 18 inch is perfect for my needs. I believe the 24 would be too large for a lot of areas in my home.
2282386
you need to decide what is best for you. we have the one that fits up to 15lb turkey. I purchased one for my daughter and her family, a larger one. you will love it!!
2168870
I was worried that the 8-quart was too big for a typical camp group of 4, but I used it to make a stew with biscuits on top and it made only slightly more than 4 people ate. I am happy with the size for 4 people, but think that the 8-quart would also be good for 8 people if you had other things to go with what you made in the dutch oven.
1700293
It breaks apart into three sections. The middle being the most heaviest and awkward to carry. My wife can move with relatively ease. I think most women can move it. The 18.5 is also smaller and more easily transportable. The great thing about the 22.5 is you will have no problem smoking whole briskets. The 18.5 sacrifices smoking space.
1090658
Get the 18 inch one. It would be very hard to fit a turkey in the small one. It is smaller than you would think.
1134868
For a short person, a 7" will be fine. A taller person ie: ht= 5'4" and over wld. need a 9". You can experiment. Get a box and trim it to the height of 9" to see if it feels OK. If you think it's kind of high, trim it down to 7". If I were you , I wld. sit down on the commode and put the box so you can check and see. It won't be a perfect measurement but somehow, it will give you an idea. You will also have to consider the height of your commode.Vick
989455
I am your size--it fits me just about perfectly. 18 inch is very small. 26 is about right for you.
749693
I would have to side with other commentators. 14oz is just right for a one and done drink for everyday use. Being a 20 something man, I drink more than an 8oz glass (8oz is more like a shot) - and anything more than 16oz would be too much. I also bought the 22oz ones for making drinks with the guys. I haven't even brought these out yet because the 14oz is the popular and portion-conscious choice.
941005
I really depends on what you are cooking, or for how many, or do you freeze leftovers. I think the 6 quart isi the best for all three. I think this cuisinart size is best because of the options that it gives you. You can cook for one or a party.
969264
As good or better overall. I have the 14.5, two 18.5s and the 22.5. The 14 is nice for small cooks. I overloaded it once and had to add charcoal. If you stick to smaller cooks, you won't have that problem. I have had no issues with temp control on it. Either using water or without water. Have roasted chickens in the 320-335 range and have smoked fish at 200-225 and also have done ribs and butts in between.
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Hi Carma, I wish I could decide for you, but you're really going to have to decide for yourself. I guess it would mostly depend on how it would fit on your range. I own the 14x23 and it measures basically 14x23 (give or take 1/4" in either direction). On my range it would stick out about 1/2" if I placed it on two burners front-to-back, and it overlaps the neighboring burner grills by a couple inches. You should measure your own range to get a feel for how it would fit. You may decide that it's too big or you may decide that it's okay. I do like this size because I can easily fit 6 "normal-sized" pancakes on it at one time. I'm sorry that I couldn't be more help... Hi Carma, I wish I could decide for you, but you're really going to have to decide for yourself. I guess it would mostly depend on how it would fit on your range. I own the 14x23 and it measures basically 14x23 (give or take 1/4" in either direction). On my range it would stick out about 1/2" if I placed it on two burners front-to-back, and it overlaps the neighboring burner grills by a couple inches. You should measure your own range to get a feel for how it would fit. You may decide that it's too big or you may decide that it's okay. I do like this size because I can easily fit... » Read More Hi Carma, I wish I could decide for you, but you're really going to have to decide for yourself. I guess it would mostly depend on how it would fit on your range. I own the 14x23 and it measures basically 14x23 (give or take 1/4" in either direction). On my range it would stick out about 1/2" if I placed it on two burners front-to-back, and it overlaps the neighboring burner grills by a couple inches. You should measure your own range to get a feel for how it would fit. You may decide that it's too big or you may decide that it's okay. I do like this size because I can easily fit 6 "normal-sized" pancakes on it at one time. I'm sorry that I couldn't be more help... « Show Less
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Depends on the volume you plan on cooking. I've got the 18.5 and can cook 6-7 chickens or about 6 spare ribs with no rack or about 6 small butts. Usually I'm only cooking for 4 so i do most with only my top grate in. However, most of my neighbors know what I'm up to and I always end up filling the can. If you're mainly cooking for a family of 4-6 the 18.5 is all you need. Hope this helps.
296440
They recommend the 28" for anyone under 6' tall. However, I'm 5'9" and much prefer the 36". At 5'2" I would guess you might prefer the 28". None of us are under 5'9" so I have no personal experience from which to tell you.
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I would go with the eight in. to be sure. It might be too big, but better safe than sorry.