Weber 14 or 18?

[Masmak]

Going to buy a Weber smoker and smoke some meat on Sunday. Most of the time it’s just 3-4 of us, but occasionally 1-2 more people extra.

Anyone have any experience if the 14 has enough rack space to cook for up to 6 people?

[gatorgrizz27]

14” is smaller than a brisket, rack of ribs, or turkey. A standard Weber grill grate is 22” and fits perfectly in a 55 gallon drum if you’d like to build your own.

[Codypatt1]

At least get the 18”. I have the 22” and love it. Holds temp steady for a long time!!

[Fishndude]

Go big or go home.

[Charles]

What do you plan on smoking most of the time?

[Masmak]

Chicken, sausage, maybe small brisket or small rack of ribs

[Bigfootwolff]

I have the 18, and feel it is the best compromise between the 14 and 22. I can cook 2 briskets at a time or a pork butt and a brisket, or several racks of ribs. The 22 burns a lot ofcharcoal and can cook a lot more than you would need. To me grill surface is so small on the 14 I don't know how you could do a brisket. I think you could do a pork butt or cut a slab o ribs up into thirds and they would fit. I just feel you would always appreciate the extra capacity if you need it, so my vote is the 18.

[BolilloLoco]

Get the 22

[J-DUB]

The 22 is awesome, you wont regret it

[banzai]

I have the 18. A 13 lb packer brisket will barely fit on one grill grate. It gets close to the edges, almost touching the not-so-clean sides of the smoker. With a 14, you'd have to roll or fold or cut the brisket to make it fit, which might be ok or not.

I'd say get the 18.

Good choice going with the Weber smoker. Mine holds 200 degrees all night or all day while I'm at work.

[Smart]

18.5 minimum.



I had the 18 and it was good for a few folks. 1 10-12 lb brisket or 2-3 porkbuts with a second grate max

[Lee230]

Get the 22 and enjoy the room! I have had both at the same time and the 22 was always used first.