oh boy, this or the small weber smokey mountain, i cannot decide. i love charcoal flavor so this is an extremely tough one
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This smoker provides a very wood-smokey flavor depending on the wood chips you choose.
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I had used charcoal smokers for 20 yrs when, in Nov 2 yrs ago I decided,in the snow, that I was ready to stop working from the top and started shopping for a good front opening smoker. After considerable shopping and comparison, I found The Smoke Vault 18 by accident. I was sold immediately. The construction was superior to others in the price range. I could have gotten a pellet smoker but I like the hands on aspect of smoking. I could have paid way more for another brand of gas smoker but for the price,this couldn't be beat. Along with the solid construction (who else has a heavy gauge steel chip tray?) there is the almost instant phone help from Camp Chef. After a couple break-in smoking's I have come to enjoy this smoker so much I gotten over the missing charcoal. Full flavor every time. I have since bought the Summerset IV cooking grill. I'm a huge fan of Camp Chef products for life!
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The Vault is nice but if you want the Charcoal flavor don't get this one I do love it but I will get a traditional smoker with the charcoal flavor.
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Been very pleased with the smoke vault. I get plenty of smoke from the wood chips. Easy to control temp. You don't have to babysit.
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Hello P. White---Love the briquettes but also love the simplicity of lighting them. Hands down, the Weber Performer Platinum. Now my wife doesn't mind starting the BBQ. Weber nailed it for us briquette lovers !!
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I use the regular size one - there are just 2 of us too. It works just fine for small amounts (such as a couple of pieces of salmon). This weekend I smoked a brisket in it for about an hour, then switched to the oven. It was delicious - and it never would have fit into the mini. If you have the storage space by all means give yourself the flexibility of the regular size smoker
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Try this for your Smokey Mountain : Weber 99915 Vinyl cover for 22" Charcoal Smokey Mountain Cooker
2008252
Absolutely! Use like a regular BBQ. Smoke depends on fuel you use. I use mesquite chips for extra flavor! Enjoy!
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not sure what the smokegenie is. this is a pressure cooker. it also burns wood chips to add smoke flavor to food. it does it very well. if you get one, i recommend the large one
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I strongly invest in buying a Weber (or other) Chimney Starter for $15 to light your charcoal. Two sheets of crumbled newspaper in the bottom (I add a tablespoon of old frying oil to extend the burn time per Alton Brown as insurance), charcoal (lump preferably, the briquettes generate a lot more ash) goes on top, light the newspaper, and 15 minutes later you are ready to go; I've almost never had a failure. Versus paying an extra $50 for the Platinum with its propane starting system, plumbing, buying/replacing propane, ignighters, flashups, plumbing, etc.
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hi lyI have the two burner and it really is a nice grill after I got use to it... it has quirks. For a two person household two burner is adequate but a third burner really heats up faster and will cook a bit hotter. Both good selections.
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I have not had any problem with my small Weber...I use the small propane bottles...I have to watch carefully as not to overcook the meats...I love mine!!!
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Lin, I have to make a correction I see this is the small one, I was actually referring to the larger one. As the others have said, However depending on length which shorter is usually younger better it would work. If you have the grill space I would recommend the larger one for other uses as well.
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Hello. Two Rib-Eye steaks at the most. Burgers, 5 at the most. Good size ones I mean. I use it for two people and it works great. There have been a few times where I wish that it was bigger but, the next size up is too large for what I need. It is a two person grill. Well built. I like Weber grills alot. But this is a much better deal for the money. The ash canister is awesome. Plus remember this grill has " two " vents. One on top and one on the bottom near the ash canister. Most, including Webers do not have the " two " vents. What this means is that with the two vent system you have much, much more control over the Heat and Flame. No more high Flame that ruins the meat. It gives alot more control and you can, with practice, cook to the exact way that you like. The bottom vent controls the Flame. More intense or less intense of a Flame. The top vent controls the actual level of Heat. Top vent closed gives you more Heat level. Top vent open gives you less Heat like for a longer cook time for example spare-ribs. Get it but decide what size is best for your needs. When in doubt go larger.
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As for me, I don't think any food taste as good as the one cooked on charcoal. A friend of mine told me that it's all in my head, and he couldn't tell the difference. So yeah, I'm not much help. Sorry.
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It is quite expensive and its a very small container. After I bought this, I did some research and there really is no difference to the cheaper active charcoal products available on amazon. I would go with something cheaper :) Wish I would have known!
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I've own the weber performer silver. I am assuming the platinum is the kicked up model. Having an attached working area and a place to rest the lid are essential to grilling comfort and ease. Assuming the platinum has these features-and probably many more and money is no issue then go for the platinum. Any gill made by Weber is a good investment.
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Weber is much better. The burners on the Thermos are too close to the grill. Constant flare ups.
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Build a smaller fire with fewer charcoal bricks. Perfect for a couple hot dogs or a couple burgers or a nice rib eye. I think this thing is wonderful for big family get-togethers as well as smaller dinners for two...If storage space is an issue; you could always look at something smaller...perhaps a Hibachi type grill?
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It does not burn as hot as the Kingsford so I use a chimney to make sure all my coals are smoking White hot before I put in my Weber. Its close to the usual charcoal with less intense heat in my opinion.