Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18 in. Charcoal Smoker (721001)

The 18 in. Smokey Mountain Cooker is the size most backyard pitmasters start with: room for a whole brisket or several racks of ribs, with a water pan that keeps temperatures steady for hours.

The Smokey Mountain Cooker has three sections: a charcoal bowl at the bottom, a center section that holds the water pan and two cooking grates, and a domed lid. Fill the charcoal ring, light part of it, and the water pan sits between the fire and the food to stabilize temperature and add moisture. Adjust the three bottom vents to raise or lower the heat and leave the top vent open. A full load of charcoal can run for many hours, which suits brisket, pork shoulder and ribs. Add wood chunks to the coals for smoke flavor.

Highlights

• 481 sq. in. across 2 plated steel cooking grates
• Built-in lid thermometer
• 4 rust-resistant aluminum dampers
• Water pan for stable low-and-slow temperatures

Good to know

Charcoal and lighter fluid or fire starters are sold separately. Covered by a Weber limited warranty; see weber.com for terms. Specifications are from Weber and may change.