Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker – What Models Are The Most Popular?
The Weber Smokey mountain range consists of a series of bullet smokers that smoke your food with the use of either charcoal or wood, the smokers are ideal for cooking an abundance of smoked foods such as spare ribs, beef brisket and joints of beef or lamb.
Currently there are three smokers that are still available today however the oldest model is the Weber 2820, the 2820 has now been replaced with a new model that has a number of subtle improvements built into its design.
Many people still own and enjoy using their Weber 2820 however successor is known as the Weber 721001, at first glance the smokers appear virtually the same however additional air vents have been added to the new model so that you can regulate its temperature more easily. The door for the smoker has also been redesigned and is slightly larger than the one found on the previous model making it much easier to add fuel.
Another useful addition to the smokers design is its thermometer and this is situated in the center of its lid, the previous smoker didn’t have a thermometer so you had to keep a close eye on the cooking time to determine when your food was ready.
An ash catch pan has also been fitted to the new smoker which is situated at the bottom, while the catch pan is far from revolutionary it does make the job of cleaning up after you have finished easier than before.
There is one other smoker in the series known as the 731001 and this has the largest capacity of all of the three smokers, the large smoker obviously allows you to smoke a lot more at once and by doing this you make a significant saving when it comes to your wood and charcoal.
For most people the size of 721001 is sufficient as it has the capacity to accommodate a whole turkey and more, the great thing about smoked food is that it often tastes better after it has been frozen so if you do manage to have any leftovers you can put them into storage.
The 731001 has all of the enhancements found on the 721001 so it is capable of smoking your food in exactly the same fashion, both smokers include a water bowl and you can fill this with cider or wine if you want to vary the resulting taste of your food.
Both chicken and turkey come out particularly well when cooked in the smoker often turning out juicy and flavorsome on the inside, if you want to add a special touch to your meal at Christmas or Thanksgiving try smoking your turkey and you're unlikely to be disappointed with the results.
Weber Smokey Mountain Cookers come in a number of shapes and sizes and enable you to make restaurant grade food at home, for more information on specific hardware as well as details on its availability check out these Weber Smokey Mountain reviews.
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