Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 22 1/2 Inch Smoker

Imagine being able to smoke both an entire turkey and whole ham at the very same time. Or how about some smoked brisket with a pork roast or whole chicken? And why just limit its use to smoking meats just in the summertime when you could be smoking some delicious meats this Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The entire body of the smoker is made of steel that is coated in a porcelain enamel, while the door is aluminum that has a rust-resistant coating, allowing users to open it with ease. In addition, the door gives you easy access to the charcoal chamber and the water bowl.

The charcoal chamber of the Weber 731001 is the source behind the smoked flavor of your meats. In addition to adding charcoals to the chamber, some barbecue smokers add smoked wood chips instead, as an alternative flavor to their meats.

The water bowl which is made of a porcelain-enameled steel is what keeps your meats tender and moist. Some barbequers use other liquids such as apple juice as an alternative to the water to add even more flavor to the meats.

The handle of the Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker is made of a heat-resistant nylon that lets you pick up the lid of the smoker to check on your meats, without needing a heavy oven mitt to do so.

A built-in thermometer that is housed on the outside body of the lid gives you complete control over the doneness of your meats whether you want a brisket that is medium-rare or a pork roast that is well-done. And the air-flow vents located in both the lid and the and bowl give you even more control over the temperature of your meats.

The entire smoker unit sits in a sturdy metal base stand and measures 23 by 23 by 42 inches, while its total weight is around 75 pounds. And it's sleek black and stainless-steel design makes is eye pleasing to almost any backyard décor.

Priced at around $395, the
731001 comes at just the perfect time with your income tax refund just around the corner. And there's a 10-year limited warranty to give you an added peace of mind when manufacturer defaults are a concern.

This smoker is definitely a great addition to any barbecuing chef's outdoor kitchen dream. So if you want a fantastic smoker at a terrific price, then this is it. Of course, you could consider that cheaper smoker, but why would you want to compromise quality just to save a few dollars? And besides, do you really want to miss out on what could be truly the best smoked barbecue you've ever tasted? I know I certainly wouldn't want to!