18.5 Weber Tips and Tricks

[casadetrevino]

I just ordered a smokenator for my 18.5". I travel for a living and needed the smaller Weber for easier storage and travel.

Any tips out there for the smaller kettle when smoking?

Has the smaller capacity helped or hindered anyone out there?

Thanks!

[ecripps]

I find it is the easiest one to smoke with. The lids usually aren't warped which make the temperature easier to control. You just can't fit as much meat on it.

[casadetrevino]

Yes, I am now seeing that you can't fit a whole lot of meat on it.

I am doing my dry run now. Temps have been holding in the 240s. There is thunderstorm coming that's going to mess me up though. I think I learned enough to do some chicken though.

Thanks for the reply!