1000 – Transform Your 22" Weber Kettle
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Brand | Smokenator |
Model Name | EMW8013143 |
Power Source | Wood |
Color | Emw8013143 |
Outer Material | Aluminum |
Inner Material | stainless steel |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
About this item
- Innovative kettle accessory that converts your kettle grill into water smoker
- Versatile, expands the use of your 22" Weber kettle. Does Not work with Weber Jumbo Joe
- Perfect for holidays - smoke a 25 pound turkey
- Water pan location assures high humidity in kettle so food won't dry out!
- Includes: Smokenator 1000 Baffle, Water Pan, Skewer, Instructions
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Brand | Smokenator |
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Model Name | EMW8013143 |
Power Source | Wood |
Color | Emw8013143 |
Outer Material | Aluminum |
Inner Material | stainless steel |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
Product Dimensions | 20 x 6 x 6 inches |
Item Weight | 2.89 pounds |
Manufacturer | Barbecue Kettle Accessories |
ASIN | B00L9JCN8S |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 1000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #396,113 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #1,031 in Outdoor Smokers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Introducing the Smokenator 1000, an innovative BBQ accessory that transforms, your Weber Kettle into a water smoker. It converts your existing 22” Weber Kettle into a smoker that is more efficient, easier to use & easier to clean up than the traditional vertical water smoker. No hassle with charcoal baskets, rails & aluminum foil & figuring out HOW TO keep water over the coals To add moisture. The Smokenator is an industrial strength product, made out of 18 Gauge brushed sheet stainless, which will not rust. The whole idea of this product is to provide you with a means & a method to let you control your Weber, to obtain superlative results, while not having to buy a water smoker or other higher priced smoking device. Best of all, because the water pan is located extremely close to the coals, the cooking environment is kept moist. Evaporation tests show 45% less evaporation versus 22% by traditional pan methods, this means food will not dry out, unless you want it to by not keeping water in the pan. This takes much of the fussiness out of smoking. This accessory works with all meats, but especially chicken & Turkey by keeping it moist. Pork ribs & red meats are very moist. The Smokenator is versatile; you can even cook a 25 lb Turkey. The Smokenator is shipped with complete instructions, on how to regulate the Weber to produce excellent smoked food in the classic way. The instructions show you how to set up your Weber kettle's, lower & upper vents & gives you clear concise instructions on how to regulate the air needed to smoke your food when you use Kingsford charcoal. These instructions represent over 40 hours of research & effort, putting you ahead. If you are looking for a way to stretch the versatility of your Weber & save space, The Smokenator 1000 is for you. Do you want a Smokenator & Expand your smoking capacity? Double deck your Weber with Smokenator 1000 & hovergrill kit. Does NOT fit the Jumbo Joe premium Kettle.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, temperature control, and flavor of the smoker. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to set up, and is well worth the money. They appreciate the flavorful meats that come out of the Smokenator.
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Customers are happy with the quality of the product. They say that it's amazing, works well, and is effective. Customers also mention that it is a great product for the Weber and a valuable addition to their kettle.
"...Still the smokenator is awesome and use it all the time. Definitely a must have if you have a Weber kettle.Use 24 unlit coals...." Read more
"...It's really sturdy. YOU OUGHT TO ORDER THE HOVERGRILL WITH IT. That's the "upper deck" grill that can greatly expand your grill's capacity...." Read more
"...I must say: This Smokenator worked VERY well...." Read more
"First off, the Smokenator is fun to use!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the product. They mention it's an inexpensive way to turn your Weber into a true smoker, highly economical, and has good quality for the low price. Some say that it cooks slow but it'll be worth the wait. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I now believe it's also great price for the results I got without having to buy a larger more expensive piece of equipment to achieve these results." Read more
"...The smokenator is totally worth the price." Read more
"...No constant attention needed, no hourly filling of more fuel...." Read more
"Very easy and cost effective way to smoke small batches with the weber 22" grill...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use and setup. They say the instructions are very thorough with instructions on how to set up the air flow and amounts. They also mention that the product is simple yet perfectly engineered. Customers also say that the smokenator is easy to create and is an ingenious application to transform a Weber Kettle into a smoker.
"...It was easy to install, though due to the uneven angle of my backyard, the Smokenator looked like it wanted to pull away from the side of the kettle..." Read more
"...Secondly, this thing is really easy to use. Really if you just follow the instructions you'll be smoking meat like a pro on your first night!..." Read more
"...of a good thermometer and a smokenator made it so easy to create such a good product that I had to rate the product right away...." Read more
"...It is very easy to install. I would recommend installing it on the side of your kettle where the two wheels are...." Read more
Customers like the temperature control of the grill. They say it has great regulation, and is easy to maintain during long cooks. They also say it's easy to keep a steady temperature and that it can go for long periods without any attention. Customers also mention that it'll allow you to use higher heat indirect cooking. They appreciate the water absorbing a huge amount of heat, which helps monitor grill temperature and food.
"...Not only good for slow and low but can also use higher heat indirect cooking." Read more
"...The water absorbs a huge amount of heat at its 212° boiling point. Of course, the steam it gives off is also 212°...." Read more
"...This helps monitor grill temperature (which is different from dome temperature) and food temperature from my living room...." Read more
"...Thus, it is challenging to maintain consistent temperature...it seems that most others have had better luck at this than I...." Read more
Customers say the flavor of the smoked meat is delicious, juicy, and fantastic with just the right charcoal grill flavor. They also mention that the ribs were very juicy, tender, and had a good smoke ring. Customers say it's very good eats and that they were able to produce tasty smoked beef with ease.
"...I got was so much better -- 1/2 inch slices of the juiciest, most tender pork roast I've ever had! It was unbelievable...." Read more
"...The ribs were very juicy and they had a real good smoke ring which I was very excited about, I shared the ribs with everyone I could and everyone..." Read more
"...I have made the most wonderful smoked salmon that I have ever tasted. Pork butts, ribs and chicken come out great...." Read more
"...Oh my goodness! It was fantastic with just the right charcoal grill flavor! I am so impressed and excited to use it again...." Read more
Customers like the moisture of the meat. They mention that the turkey was moist and juicy with a smoke flavor, and the ribs were very moist as they pulled off the bone. They also appreciate the moist smoking environment in the grill.
"...Not the case at all!! The turkey was moist and juicy with a smoke flavor to die for!..." Read more
"...My chickens are moist and well smoked, ribs plump and tender, and I cant wait to put a brisket on the grill with this tremendous asset...." Read more
"...Night and day difference. Temperature was very easy to control, moisture was constant, and the thermometer took all the anxiety out of the operation...." Read more
"...All the meat came out tender and moist,. My only complaint is just like what the others are saying - the water pan is too small." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the product. Some mention that it fits perfectly in their Weber, it takes up little space, and works great for small cuts of meat. However, others say that the size of the water pan is small and it does not fit a 22" inch kettle grill.
"We recieved the Smokenator on time and it fit our Webber grill perfectly...." Read more
"...You wont be sorry.Only gave 4 stars because size of water pan is small. If it was bigger than would have been 5 stars for sure...." Read more
"...regulate temperature on your Weber Kettle but also helps you maximize space and cooking surface...." Read more
"...I’ll note that the water pan is small, so it needs refilling after an hour or so...." Read more
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Here is how I use smokenator. When I start it I fill the smokenator up with charcoal and poke and prod at it until i can fill as full as I can. Then remove 12 briquettes and light them in the chimney starter. Then obviously place coals back in Smokenator. Add some wood chips to coals. Bottom vent is open all the way and so is the top. Place drip pan below meat, place grill on, then place bigger water pan filled with water next to coals on grill not on top of coals. Then put meat on grill. Put lid on so vent is opposite coals and over the meat.
In about 30-45 min bbq temp will be about 250-275 on dome. (I use a candy thermometer in top vent pointed right above where meat is). Then I close top vent to just past half and leave bottom vent open all the way still. About 1.5-2 hours the heat kicks up another notch to about 300 on dome as more of the coals get lit. That's when I close bottom vent 3/4 and top 3/4. This for my grill keeps things steady at 250-260 for hours. With bigger water pan you don't have to add water every 20-30 min like you do with the one the Smokenator comes with. I may have to add water once an hour or hour and a half. With larger water pan and using standard Kingsford coals, I consistently get 6-7 hours cook time. Using original Smokenator method that the directions came with I would only get 4 hours maybe before adding coals.
This is the way to go for a Weber. I have the 2 baskets for indirect grilling and tried those. Tried the snake method also and it worked ok. Also tried Minion method before we got Smokenator. Again it worked ok. Nothing works as good as Smokenator for Weber kettle. The beauty of it is when most of the coals are lit and is about 3/4 full. It can go for hours without adding coals. I don't add coals until after 5 hours or so. Did I mention Smokenator is awesome?
Again one of the best tips I found with Smokenator and use every time is get larger water pan and fill Smokenator with more coals. Longer cook time with coals and less fuss with water pan. We just did a Chuck roast and made pulled beef and had French Dip. Turned out great. Try the Smokenator. It is one of those things you wish you had years ago. You wont be sorry.
Only gave 4 stars because size of water pan is small. If it was bigger than would have been 5 stars for sure. Still the smokenator is awesome and use it all the time. Definitely a must have if you have a Weber kettle.
Use 24 unlit coals. Light 24 coals = 48 total coals. Leave bottom vent open and top vent open until heat reaches 400. Turn top vent half open leave bottom vent wide open. Spatchcock a chicken and cook breast side up for 1 hour or until done.
Update: 5/14/16 Works just as good two years later as the day I bought it. Not only good for slow and low but can also use higher heat indirect cooking.
It was easy to install, though due to the uneven angle of my backyard, the Smokenator looked like it wanted to pull away from the side of the kettle there for a moment. It seems a little expensive for what you get, but if I continue to get the same results as I got the first time, It'll be the best BBQ investment I've made since I got my Weber kettle. You can tell from the manual that the creator of the Smokenator really did his homework.
The Smokenator 1000 arrived in four days, not the three weeks quoted as the outside delivery date, so that was great news. It's really sturdy. YOU OUGHT TO ORDER THE HOVERGRILL WITH IT. That's the "upper deck" grill that can greatly expand your grill's capacity. I had a Steve Raichlen Non-Stick Rib Rack so I used that Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Nonstick Ultimate Rib Rack , and it worked great! I could have smoked two MORE racks if I'd been inclined!
It took about four hours from when the coals were lit until the ribs came off the grill, then I rested them for an hour. They were outstanding! I've never tasted better! So much better than my earlier attempts at building and maintaining an offset fire to smoke ribs.
I can hardly wait to try other cuts of meat and fish and chicken. If you own a Weber 22.5" grill, you NEED one of these! A brilliant solution which works GREAT.
One other thing you want to have is a GOOD thermometer or two! A $60 grill, a $70 smoker, $50 in thermometers.. it's worth it! I need to find a thermometer or two to use with this device. I like instrumentation. I want to know what's going on, and from what I've read you want a thermometer at about grill height, but a few inches away from the food itself.
NO COMPLAINTS WHATSOEVER. You will not believe how good these ribs were. Amazing! I can hardly wait to try some salmon or a chicken.
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Regarding thermometers, my idea now is to buy a couple of $20 dial BBQ thermometers, drill a hole through the grill wall just above the charcoal grate and the food grate in order to be able to tell what the temperature is like at those two locations -- where the food is, not the dome!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
The Smokenator 1000 arrived in four days, not the three weeks quoted as the outside delivery date, so that was great news. It's really sturdy. YOU OUGHT TO ORDER THE HOVERGRILL WITH IT. That's the "upper deck" grill that can greatly expand your grill's capacity. I had a Steve Raichlen Non-Stick Rib Rack so I used that [[ASIN:B000AXQAIS Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Nonstick Ultimate Rib Rack]], and it worked great! I could have smoked two MORE racks if I'd been inclined!
It took about four hours from when the coals were lit until the ribs came off the grill, then I rested them for an hour. They were outstanding! I've never tasted better! So much better than my earlier attempts at building and maintaining an offset fire to smoke ribs.
I can hardly wait to try other cuts of meat and fish and chicken. If you own a Weber 22.5" grill, you NEED one of these! A brilliant solution which works GREAT.
One other thing you want to have is a GOOD thermometer or two! A $60 grill, a $70 smoker, $50 in thermometers.. it's worth it! I need to find a thermometer or two to use with this device. I like instrumentation. I want to know what's going on, and from what I've read you want a thermometer at about grill height, but a few inches away from the food itself.
NO COMPLAINTS WHATSOEVER. You will not believe how good these ribs were. Amazing! I can hardly wait to try some salmon or a chicken.
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Regarding thermometers, my idea now is to buy a couple of $20 dial BBQ thermometers, drill a hole through the grill wall just above the charcoal grate and the food grate in order to be able to tell what the temperature is like at those two locations -- where the food is, not the dome!
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On my first attempt i hot smoked a turkey leg in ideal weather conditions and this held temperature between 100C and 115C with out doing anything accept following the guidance!
The following week i tried whole a chicken. this time the weather was chillier and damp with occasional drizzle. Sure enough the smokenator produced the same great results and after several hours of cooking i had a perfectly smoked chicken. the only time the temperature fluctuated was when i forgot to top up the the water bath and the temperature started to creep up. this was simple to sort and the temperature of the oven soon returned to normal.
overall, as a beginner to this kind of cooking technique this device has made smoking simple and affordable, i wont smoke all the time so there was no point for me to buy an expensive purpose built smoker. however it has made my Weber more versatile and opened up an new avenue of cooking for me!
if you are interested in smoking, already own an appropriate bbq and want reliable results without spending the earth this is the way forward!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2017
I've done two types of meat both together. Keeping all the moisture in.