Brian Bigelow
TVWBB Member
Anybody have the weber ranch kettle and if so how does it work as a smoker if you wanted to use it for that purpose. I have a chance to get one for 200 dollars.
Weber Ranch Kettle
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Jay Rogers
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That's a lot of $$$ for a kettle, unless it's a performer or a new 26" kettle.
They can be used as a smoker just fine - i get 6-8 hours of untended fire at 250. You may have space issues, though.
The best part of the kettle is itts versatility - grill, oven (grill-roast), smoker.
They can be used as a smoker just fine - i get 6-8 hours of untended fire at 250. You may have space issues, though.
The best part of the kettle is itts versatility - grill, oven (grill-roast), smoker.
Rick Kramer
TVWBB All-Star
I think he means a Ranch kettle Jay.
Brian Bigelow
TVWBB Member
Ranch kettle....my mistake
John-Peterson
TVWBB Fan
Amen Jim!
Id love to find a Ranch, and for that cheap. Its just hard to justify the price, when compared to the 26". Id think, if it was a Ranch, that it would do just fine. For me using a smaller 22" kettle, as a smoker, is a pain, atleast for me. Id think the larger area would allow for longer burn time, and easier temp control.
Id love to find a Ranch, and for that cheap. Its just hard to justify the price, when compared to the 26". Id think, if it was a Ranch, that it would do just fine. For me using a smaller 22" kettle, as a smoker, is a pain, atleast for me. Id think the larger area would allow for longer burn time, and easier temp control.
Kent Perry
TVWBB Fan
I'll give the contrarian viewpoint here.
Since I got my Performer, it's my smoker of choice for small amounts of stuff to be smoked (one chicken, one pork butt).
The WSM is great for a crowd, but the cleanup of the Performer tips the scale for smaller jobs. And now that the kids are grown and gone, it's more smaller jobs for me.
Since I got my Performer, it's my smoker of choice for small amounts of stuff to be smoked (one chicken, one pork butt).
The WSM is great for a crowd, but the cleanup of the Performer tips the scale for smaller jobs. And now that the kids are grown and gone, it's more smaller jobs for me.
R. Hanson ("Rondo")
TVWBB Pro
r.e. the Ranch Kettle .... don't need one, don't necessarily want one.....but for just $200 I'd buy one so fast it'd make your head spin!!!!
Steve Whiting
TVWBB All-Star
And to answer the question, I hear it does quite well as a smoker.
Bob Correll
R.I.P. 3/31/2022
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Don Irish:
It would be against all of the natural laws of the known universe to not jump on that.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Especially if it's an old 3 leg redhead Rancher
It would be against all of the natural laws of the known universe to not jump on that.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Especially if it's an old 3 leg redhead Rancher
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kent Perry:
I'll give the contrarian viewpoint here.
Since I got my Performer, it's my smoker of choice for small amounts of stuff to be smoked (one chicken, one pork butt).
The WSM is great for a crowd, but the cleanup of the Performer tips the scale for smaller jobs. And now that the kids are grown and gone, it's more smaller jobs for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is almost exactly what I was going to say. So...x's 2.
I'll give the contrarian viewpoint here.
Since I got my Performer, it's my smoker of choice for small amounts of stuff to be smoked (one chicken, one pork butt).
The WSM is great for a crowd, but the cleanup of the Performer tips the scale for smaller jobs. And now that the kids are grown and gone, it's more smaller jobs for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is almost exactly what I was going to say. So...x's 2.
Jay Rogers
TVWBB Super Fan
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rick Kramer:
I think he means a Ranch kettle Jay. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, in that case, buy that sucker. If you don't let me know where it is, you're only a few miles up 71...
I think he means a Ranch kettle Jay. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, in that case, buy that sucker. If you don't let me know where it is, you're only a few miles up 71...
It does fabulous as a smoker! And, boy, people's eyes pop when they see it, unlike any other grill you might have!
I have done 24 slabs of ribs, whole hogs (~50 lbs), and 6 packer briskets at once. For the 6 briskets, I used 2 Weber warming racks, and laid an oven grate between them, creating a second level. Turned out great.
And yes, for $200, you should buy it just on principle. I wouldn't even quibble about the price, I would just go grab it as fast as I can, almost regardless of condition. It would have to be a complete basket case to not buy it!
I have done 24 slabs of ribs, whole hogs (~50 lbs), and 6 packer briskets at once. For the 6 briskets, I used 2 Weber warming racks, and laid an oven grate between them, creating a second level. Turned out great.
And yes, for $200, you should buy it just on principle. I wouldn't even quibble about the price, I would just go grab it as fast as I can, almost regardless of condition. It would have to be a complete basket case to not buy it!
Steve Whiting
TVWBB All-Star
Dennis Stilwell
TVWBB Member
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Brian Bigelow:
Anybody have the weber kettle and if so how does it work as a smoker if you wanted to use it for that purpose. I have a chance to get one for 200 dollars. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If you end up not wanting/getting it, any chance you would share where to buy it?
Anybody have the weber kettle and if so how does it work as a smoker if you wanted to use it for that purpose. I have a chance to get one for 200 dollars. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If you end up not wanting/getting it, any chance you would share where to buy it?