Better then electric smokers! Reviews Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-1/2-Inch Charcoal Smoker

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18.5 Inch Charcoal Smoker excellent product for smoking meat at home and it's a Weber so you get the quality as well. I enjoy cooking on it. Our first smoking items were a brisket and baby back ribs. It was so delicious the smoker created an impromptu party. Here's your chance to slow cook all your meals to juicy, tender perfection with Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-1/2-Inch Charcoal Smoker, Black.

Its roomy enough for two racks ribs on top and a healthy size brisket below on lower rack. Built-in thermometer! To think I paid more than Amazon's current price on the smoker and then another $50 on a thermometer. Mine is even in the same place on the lid. Great minds think alike, I guess... and Weber added this useful feature while keeping the price under control.

• The Weber Smokey Mountain charcoal smoker helps you achieve an authentic smokehouse flavor at home
• It can accommodate a whole turkey and an entire ham at the same time
• Made of porcelain-enameled steel, this smoker comes with 2 nickel-plated 18-1/2-inch-wide cooking grates
• Includes a water pan, thermometer, individual vents on bowl and lid, heat-resistant nylon handle, and cover
• Measures approximately 19 by 19 by 41 inches; 10-year limited warranty

I bought this smoker after extensive research. I have always been the "grill master" in my family, but never invested in a smoker. It certainly upholds the Weber reputation as a well built smoker. If you're in the market for a smoker- this is it! It's great for everyone- experienced or newbie- it's worth the money 2x over! Great value...absolutely recommend!

Weber 18.5-in. Smokey Mountain Cooker/Smoker, Black - Outdoor, this smoker is fantastic. Is it more difficult then electric? No, both require cleanup but the scientific properties of smoke from charcoal are definitly different then smoke from electric smokers, somehow it infuses into the food much more efficiently and you can tell by the visible smoke rings on the meat. 

You could get cheaper units but the modifications you would need for proper air-flow, plus the thickness of the smoker is important and Weber uses high grade steel. The door is sort of flimsy however there are sites where you can find replacement after market doors for approx $20 that are very strong.

If you want a smoker I highly recommend this Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-1/2-Inch Charcoal Smoker unit. I've seen pictures of people cooking a total of 50lbs of pork shoulder perfectly. Stick with American made, high quality and get yourself the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, you won't regret it!!