rib capacity

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I have a WSM 18.5 and was wondering what the capacity is for ribs (BB v Spares) on this model using both grates. ive been curling them (BB), but was thinking i could get more on if i cut them in two.

And does anyone have issues with the lower grated cooking at a different rate?

I'm sure this has been discussed so any thread links would be appreciated as well.

Thanks
 
I have the 22.5 one but I'm willing to bet you could find a couple rib racks that'll fit both grates which'll hold plenty. Good luck man.
 
I have the 18 and with a rib rack can easily get 3 racks of spares on a grate and believe five is possible if needed. There's no reason to curl IMO.
 
Yeah i dont dig the curling. So im presuming your halving the racks? so thats 3 rack per grate (5 possible)? thats 6-10 racks a spares. Impressive i'd like to see a pic of that.

Thanks.
 
I have added tabs for an extra grate on my 18.5 but best I can do that way is 6 racks. With a hover grill I can get two more so 8 racks as long as I cut them in half. Coiling them is rather a neat presentation at least around these parts nobody has ever seen it done before. Granted I use a dry rub, no foil when coiling. If I use four grill racks and cut them I can foil.

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I really don`t see anything wrong with coiling them. It all depends on your preference in the finish.

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fritz said:
Yeah i dont dig the curling. So im presuming your halving the racks? so thats 3 rack per grate (5 possible)? thats 6-10 racks a spares. Impressive i'd like to see a pic of that.

Thanks.
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No full racks. There is enough room for the rack in the middle to be propped up straight and the ends of the others will curve a little with no effect on the end product.
 
Monty House said:
6 racks cut in half on two grates
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I've used my Charcoal Companion 6 slot roaster/rib rack like that many times with St. Louis ribs on my 18". Works great! Not really enough room on that rack and my Weber racks for the 3 pound loinbacks that the big stores are selling nowadays, though. Rolling and skewering probably the best way to go with those thick slabs or for more than six slabs.
 
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