I just purchased my new WSM yesterday and am planning on cooking ribs, chicken thighs and a pork tenderloin. I know that they all require different cooking times, the ribs being the longest. I hope I don't mess it up as it took a bit of convincing to of my wife to let me get one.

I have been grilling for 15 years, and trying my hand a bbq using my 22.5 Weber kettle with decent results. I hope the WSM rocks the socks off the kettle when it comes to bbq!

BTW- does anyone else think that the 22.5 wsm is a monster? I was all set to get that one but after seeing it beside the 18.5 I just couldn't see my self using that. I have friends but not that many.

Welcome to the site. I see you found it before I had a chance to pm you back this morning! I think you made the right choice on the 18 wsm. I have read reports that the 22 uses much more fuel but like anything else you can always modify! Enjoy your stay and welcome to another great site. Vince

Welcome James.

I have the 22 but i had never seen one live before i orderd this big thing online.

And it took a while to get used to the size,but i could have gone with the 18 since its mostly family that eats my food.

You will be amazed with this cooker.

Welcome James. I have the 22. I got it on sale locally (the 18 wasn't in stock) and I love it. Sure it's big, but I wouldn't think it uses all that much more fuel. I've got a big brisket on as we speak; it barely fit on the grate. That's when I'm happy I have the 22. But it's all good. Enjoy!

Welcome to the forum James.

Hi James,
Welcome to the fun factory.

Welcome aboard James...Don't forget to post some pix of your first cook!

Hi James, I have the 22 & I do not regret it at all. I love the fact that I can fit my full racks of ribs with no curling. My biggest cook was 5 12lbs pork butts. No problems at all. Whether you have the 18 or 22, it doesn't matter. You have the WSM & your having excellent BBQ!