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Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"

The 18 inch Smokey Mountain Cooker is Weber's mid-size vertical water smoker with two stacked cooking grates totaling 481 sq in.

$419Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingreal charcoal flavor

A great first smoker for someone with limited space who mainly smokes ribs, chicken, or smaller cuts; step up to the 22-inch if you plan to smoke full briskets or cook for a crowd regularly.

Pros

  • Holds a very steady low-and-slow temperature once dialed in
  • Compact footprint fits smaller patios or decks better than the 22-inch version
  • Widely recommended as a beginner smoker with a big community of tips online (TVWBB, r/smoking)
  • Solid all-rounder for its class

Watch-outs

  • Limited capacity for large cuts like whole briskets or packer-size meats
  • Grate-to-grate temperature variance requires attention
  • Weak cold-weather insulation compared to kamado-style smokers
  • Charcoal means a learning curve vs push-button gas

Known niggles

  • Struggles to fit a full brisket without leaning part of it against the side
  • Lower cooking grate runs about 25°F hotter than the top grate, requiring rotation for even results
  • Light steel construction loses heat fast in cold weather, burning more fuel to hold temperature
  • Water bowl placement makes it tight and awkward to add charcoal/wood mid-cook
TypeCharcoal
FuelCharcoal
FormatVertical smoker
Approx. MSRP (USD)$419
Primary cooking area481 sq in
Total cooking area481 sq in
Build materialPorcelain-enameled steel lid, bowl, and center section; plated steel cooking grates; rust-resistant aluminum dampers, fuel door and heat shield
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"

Features

  • Two stacked porcelain-enameled cooking grates, 481 sq in total
  • Built-in lid thermometer
  • Adjustable aluminum dampers for temperature control
  • Water pan adds moisture during long smokes
  • Removable fuel door for adding charcoal/wood
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