Need advice on Grilling on WSM 18 vs. 22


 

David Purvis

TVWBB Member
Need Advice before purchasing 22" WSM:
I grill chicken on my 18" WSM like the "Hot and Fast" recipe. No H2O pan and all vents open. I done this for years with great results.

I notice the 22" has much longer distance from top grill grate to charcoal on the 22" vs. 18".
Would I still get pretty high temps to top rack with no H2O pan and all vent open?

Comment / thoughts appreciated.
 
Heat is heat, it will need more charcoal because of the added air volume but, heat rising should not make any appreciable difference at all.
 
I bought my WSM before my kettle. When I wanted to grill, I just removed the middle section and laid one of the cooking grates directly on the charcoal ring. The WSM lid wouldn't necessarily "secure" to the bottom bowl, but it was a good enough fit for no leaks and heavy enough that it wouldn't fall off.
 
I did the hot and fast recipe with Chicken parts an a 22 and I put a layer of coals on the charcoal grate and then added a full chimney of hot coals. It work fine on the 22.
 

 

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