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DjBr from
Upgrade
This is an excellent smoker and it doesn't use excessive amount of fuel as some of the reviews I've seen posted you only need the right amount of fuel for the amount of hours that you're going to smoke. This is the last smoker I think I'll ever buy. It's that good
Date published: 2026-09-07
Rated 5 out of
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Trapper83 from
Go Big Or Go Home!
First of all, this thing is fantastic! Watch a couple videos about it on YouTube and you'll be up and running in no time. It's not pellet smoker easy, but it's as close as it gets with authentic charcoal and wood flavor. My first cook on it was 3-2-1 pork ribs and they came out fall off the bone perfect with a great charcoal smoke flavor. Once you dial in the temperature it just stays there for hours. It's really set and forget. If you know how to use a Weber kettle, this isn't any harder. It's easy, but not too easy if you know what I mean.
If you're on the fence about which size to get like I was, I recommend getting the 22". I fit 4 racks of ribs and a pan of baked beans on it with plenty of room to spare. I have a family of 6, and I like having leftovers to bring to work on Monday, so it's important to have enough cooking capacity. I haven't had any trouble controlling the temperature on it so far and the extra capacity is really handy. Maybe once my kids move out I'll downsize, but I love cooking briskets and full racks of ribs, so probably not.
Assembly was easy. I did need my wife to help me put the legs on it, but after that there really wasn't much to it and it probably took about 30 minutes in total.
Overall, cleanup wasn't too bad, but make sure you cover the water pan with aluminum foil! I forgot to do that for my first cook and regretted my life choices.
Highly recommended! Another 10/10 product from Weber.
Date published: 2026-08-29
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Maye from
Weber Smoky Mountain 22"
I saw videos about the Weber Smokey Mountain and thought that I would give it a try . It does everything that the videos said that it does , excellent smoke flavors, easy-to-use and easy assembly. The way it works makes the charcoal last a long time so you don't have to tend the fire every 15 minutes. I bought the 22" unit and it's large capacity is great for smoking larger amounts of food for larger gatherings.
Date published: 2026-08-24
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Angusman from
Weber 22" Smoker
Everything I've smoked has turned out great. I picked up the Igrill2 bluetooth thermometer set to keep up with internal temps, and it has worked great as well. I've smoked butts, chicken and ribs and I couldn't ask for better results. I also have a 22" Weber kettle grill which is my 3rd in about 25 years. I love your products!
Date published: 2026-08-20
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Northwoodsman from
The Gold Standard in Charcoal/Wood Smokers
The WSM sets the standard in ease and perfection. Just look at how many of these are used in competitions across America. Light enough to be portable, yet heavy enough to last a lifetime. Holds temperature perfectly. Large enough to smoke a couple of briskets or several pork butts. I have had a dozen full racks of baby back ribs hanging in mine at once. I also have the 18". I have modified mine with wheels, a lid hinge, a temperature controller, a heavy duty charcoal basket, and vortex. I didn't have to make these mods because it worked great out of the box, but what the heck, I like to play around. I love this smoker!
Date published: 2026-08-15
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Anonymous from
What a game changer
Can fit so much more than on my 18, put on the gasket kit and there is 0 smoke leaking out, couldn’t be happier
Date published: 2026-08-05
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J.I. Santiago from
Smoking like a Pro!
I'm a rookie working my way up on the bbq and smoking meats. But man, WSM makes everything so easy and effortless. You just need to master the art of patience, that's all, because the WSM have everything else under control. The 22" gives you pleanity of space to smoke a variety of meats, from chicken to brisket, it got your back. One of the best inversion I had made, love it!
Date published: 2026-07-22
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Dillan from
Great quality
I love the quality of this smoker, everything about it is built very well and sturdy. Easy to assemble, plenty of room to smoke items, and the air flow is top notch. Definitely recomend this product and have told many friends who are big into smoking food about this.
Date published: 2026-07-16
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Anonymous from
Amazing smoker
Had the 18 inch WSM for nearly 10 years but wish I had got the 22. After many cooks on the 18 over the years, I finally decided to get the 22. It fits things like ribs and brisket way better and I advise anyone to go ahead and get the 22 inch if you’re debating. 22 inch is a little more work to stabilize temps than the 18 inch, in my experience. That being said, this thing works like a champ. Cooks great food and great smoke flavor. Amazing smoker
Date published: 2026-06-07
Rated 5 out of
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TM 1 from
Smoke Warriors
Excellent cooker. Adds great flavor to your proteins with the charcoal and wood flavors.
Date published: 2026-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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Pure8D from
Awesome smoker
Versatile and excellent for entry level as well as advanced.
Date published: 2026-03-13
Rated 5 out of
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MRGarrett MICHAEL FRIENDs from
Thirty Years Using Weber Products
I do competitions over the years, from West Coast to Florida Coast and Upper mid south. i have 22" ketgle and old still open botomm bullets and 18 y 22 WSM. Weber is like part of me over the years. Absolutey nothing works like your designs. i built a coffin top smoker with dual stacks works fantastic along side your Webers. I truly enjoy the magnitude of compitions and winning on Webers.
warmest Kind Regards Siempre
Date published: 2025-12-21
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Tom_in_WI from
The Best!!
This is my second one. I love Wber Smokey Mountains! The first one from 2011 is still going strong I just needed a second one.
Date published: 2025-12-08
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Anonymous from
Nothing Better than a WSM!
Except for a pellet smoker and stickburner, I have owned all types of smokers over the last 25 years—kamados, electrics, kettles with charcoal baskets for indirect cooking, and multiple types of each. But bar none, my favorite is my WSM 18" that I purchased in '09. The WSM 18" served me better than all for smoking due to its simplicity (no moving parts), its use of a ubiquitous fuel, and my love for managing a fire.
One of the underappreciated aspects of the WSM is the ability to adjust smoke flavor for different meats and palates. Not all smokers have such flexibility, but the WSMs do, and the 22" doesn't disappoint in that area. Also, with the simplicity of design and some experience, you can learn to manage the fire to hit stable temperatures without the use of a thermoelectric-controlled blower.
When I needed more smoking real estate, although tempted with the new Weber pellet smokers (they look so awesome), I went with the larger version of my G.O.A.T. I ordered the WSM 22" and it hasn't disappointed. Due to my experience on the 18th, it took me only one cook to figure out how to manage the fire and dial in the desired temperature, achieving temperature stability for hours. The extra real estate allowed me to cook two 13 lb spatchcocked turkeys for Thanksgiving on the top grate and catch the drippings in a pan on the bottom grate for delicious gravy with a kiss of smoke.
If, like me, you enjoy fire and smoke management as part of the BBQ process, you won't be disappointed with the WSM.
Date published: 2025-12-07
Rated 5 out of
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One Who Grillz from
Smokin' Smoker
Tough, durable and just keeps on smoking. One of the best presents I've ever received.
Date published: 2025-11-21
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Guidogdh from
New owner
Have only used once since purchase but easy to use, easy to light and keep heat at right temperature. Great results on the ribs I smoked. Put wheels on it to make it easy to move around. Sealed up tight and did not have much smoke leakage. Very pleased with it over my old electric smoker.
Date published: 2025-11-08
Rated 5 out of
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BBQ Biggs from
Money well spent
10/10 just need to upgrade the thermostat and bend the door a tad
Date published: 2025-10-25
Rated 5 out of
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Bob88 from
Love it’s performance
Kids bought this for me 14 years ago and it smokes great barbecue. Have never had an issue with it and I enjoy it.
Date published: 2025-10-20
Rated 5 out of
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A Fawson from
Fantastic Smoker
This thing is fabulous. I switched from an offset smoker, and with the dual racks, and large water pan, I'm getting consistent and even better results than I was before. I purchased this specifically to compete in a pork ribs contest, and I took 2nd (no fault of the smoker). With the 10 year warrantee, I look forward to using this much, much longer than my offset that rusted out after 5 years. Thanks, Weber, for making this smoker great!
Date published: 2025-10-07
Rated 5 out of
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Mark2627 from
Holds temps perfectly
I loved my Smoky Mountain! Even the beginner can easily learn and build their skills on this smoker. So easy to use and maintain. I will miss mine as I lost it from a tree falling on it while camping Sep 20,2025 at Argyle lake State Park in Colchester, IL My wife and I are blessed to have not been seriously injured or worse. So thankful! I will buy another Smoky mountain when we are able.
Date published: 2025-09-26
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Anonymous from
Wonderful 22” WSM
It’s wonderful! I have 5 Weber grills. 2 18” wsm. But had a real problem getting briskets to fit. So finally got a 22” wsm and My first cook was an 11lb prime brisket had room to spare. It was great! Love it
Date published: 2025-09-19
Rated 5 out of
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Randy P from
Awesome product.
I was a fan of the Weber products already before I purchased this smoker. This item lived up to the reputation. Absolutely love this smoker.
Date published: 2025-09-18
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Mr. Manley from
Overall Excellent Smoker
If you’re looking to smoke full packer Briskets & larger meats, this is the best size to get. I used to own the 18.5 but over time learned it wasn’t the right size for my applications. It maintains temps really well and stabilizes pretty. There are a number of mods out there you can apply that will really help dial in. But this is definitely a smoker that you can get directly out the box and smoke for over 18 hours without issue
Date published: 2025-09-17
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Benjaman from
22 inch WSM
After long research I decided on 22 inch . The WSM really does a great job in stabilizing and maintaining consistency with even heat control . I am experienced in charcoal smoking and prefer over pellet. I am pleased with the performance of this smoker ! It does not hat Weber says it does.
Date published: 2025-09-10
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Matty H from
Best smoker out there!
I love this thing! It cooks and smokes beautifully! That being said, I think having a sturdier side access door than the one included would make it all the better. Smoke leaks out of there because it’s flimsy. I really enjoy the WSM though. It has opened my eyes to how much fun bbq can be!
Date published: 2025-09-09
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66 Chevy from
Love this thing
This smoker is awesome! Works as it should and seems to be built to last. I get 11hr smokes on this thing doing pork shoulders and they have turned out perfect every time.
Date published: 2025-09-05
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Spjohn from
Great cooker.
Love the SM cooker. I made an awesome Boston Butt the first time I used it. Maintained a great smoking temp of 225 degrees for several hours. The water bath helped to keep the meat from drying out.
Date published: 2025-08-30
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Anonymous from
Second time purchase
This is my second Smokey Mountain and I did not consider any other smoker when I bought this one.
Date published: 2025-08-22
Rated 5 out of
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Robobobobobo from
Great smoker
Easy to use, consistent temperature, great results. Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Just wish the door was better molded to the shape of the rest of the body
Date published: 2025-08-21
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous113 from
Happy Husband, Great Brisket
Bought this for my husband and he could not be happier with this smoker. He quickly put it together in an afternoon, got a few bunch of bacon smokes to grease the inside a bit, and his first brisket came out beautifully according to the folks at the Fourth of July cookout. He’s saying it’s been easy to use and maintain thus far and no real complaints to speak of.
Date published: 2025-07-14
