Weber 2820 Smokey Mountain Cooker/Smoker

I was thinking about buying a cheaper smoker until I read all the other great reviews of this product. I really am glad I listen and bought the weber. I am very satisfied and I am using it almost every weekend. Great product and the best price was at Amazon.

We gave the Weber bullet as a gift to our son for his 38th birthday. When it arrived we checked to see that the parts went together well. It assembled nicely. The smoker was a great hit at the birthday party. The next weekend we were invited over to have slow-cooked ribs. What a wonderful way to cook. Very tasty.

Amazon does a great job. The package arrived promptly and in excellent shape.

this is a really good smoker/grill and I have made some fantastic ribs and chicken with it. The temperature is stable although you will need to buy a thermometer as it does not have one built in (which was surprising).

Good points: smokes well, sturdy, comes with a cover for out side storage, good sized smoking area, fair sized grilling area, easy to clean.

Bad points: the seals could of been tighter (although this can be worked round with aluminum foil but I have not needed to), you have to buy a thermometer.

The 2820 Smokey Mountain Cooker/Smoker seems good on paper, but the quality is poor. The finish on mine was chipped upon arrival and chipped further upon use. The center grilling portion does not fit properly. It does come with instructions and hints, but so far, I have not been able to adjust the vents to maintain a constant temperature, and the instructions are not detailed enough to get me there. The fire is either too hot or extinguishing. Worst, the goofy door must have been designed by an accountant to save money. No self respecting engineer would put a pathetically thin and ill fitting door on a heavy cast iron (steel?) smoker.

It requires nearly constant attention, but I have managed to make some pretty good food in it. I am not sure of what to buy, but I don't think this smoker is ready for market.

E.B. Weber 2820 Smokey Mountain Cooker/Smoker

After using a Brinkman smoker I decided to take out my wallet and get a Weber. The weber is a much better built smoker and easier to use. If your using a Brinkman vertical smoker and thinking about buying a weber just stop thinking and do it. You won't be disappointed.