Ranch Kettle vs. Offset for more cooking space

[Matt Goin]

Well guys I need more space and of coarse want another toy. I am very loyal to weber as are most of us, so i was wondering if anyone has a Ranch Kettle and has had success smoking with it? I am looking to use to cook while at work for approx 40 to 50 people and any opportunity to cook for a large group at the house.

If anyone has a ranch kettle and has used it for large and/or long cooks let me know!!

And yes I know all of the responses will be to buy another WSM.. But to have a Big Ranch Kettle would be a little bit more than the Jones's have!!

 

[Susan Z]

Kate Naug and her husband have a Ranch kettle. Les has a Whalen King Kettle, which is a quite-a-bit cheaper version of the Ranch, and I think he loves it.

Search this site for King Kettle or Whalen and you'll turn up threads and pics.

 

[Jim Minion]

Kate and Rick Naug do have a Ranch Kettle but the big, long cooks are done a large Klose offset. This year for charity cooking we went to using my Traeger cause no matter what anyone says Kate does need to sleep once in a while.
Love you Kate
Jim