Hi All !!,
New to smoking(other than attempting using a Weber kettle). 18.5 or 22.5?? I will be using the smoker ALOT and I cannot decide which size to go for and would love some suggestions. I cook for 2 people for "tonight's dinner" as well as for lunches and dinners for the week. I RARELY cook for more than 6 people. I have been searching previous posts and have not found enough info to influence my decision. My problem is that I dont know how much meat each cooker holds. I know the 22.5 will cook 6 chickens but how does that compare to the 18.5? How many racks/butts can one hold as opposed to the other? ...etc. My local hardware store sells the 18.5 for $319 and the 22.5 for $350 so the $$ difference is not much. My main concern is obviously fuel consumption(if it was the same I would buy the larger...but cooking for 2 people 90% of the time is it too much smoker??) Cant thank you guys enough for any info and Chris for helpful incite on the bullet!!!
Tim
New to smoking(other than attempting using a Weber kettle). 18.5 or 22.5?? I will be using the smoker ALOT and I cannot decide which size to go for and would love some suggestions. I cook for 2 people for "tonight's dinner" as well as for lunches and dinners for the week. I RARELY cook for more than 6 people. I have been searching previous posts and have not found enough info to influence my decision. My problem is that I dont know how much meat each cooker holds. I know the 22.5 will cook 6 chickens but how does that compare to the 18.5? How many racks/butts can one hold as opposed to the other? ...etc. My local hardware store sells the 18.5 for $319 and the 22.5 for $350 so the $$ difference is not much. My main concern is obviously fuel consumption(if it was the same I would buy the larger...but cooking for 2 people 90% of the time is it too much smoker??) Cant thank you guys enough for any info and Chris for helpful incite on the bullet!!!
Tim