webber bullet smoker

[Rod Bear]

I have been looking at the bullet smoker by Webber. I would like some feedback on the smoker. I have hear some good things about it,now for the bad. Rod

[bretto]

I've worn out a couple of these. They will be effected by wind and outside temperature.

I used to build a plywood wind barrier around Mine when needed. Two sided with a hinge. It would support itself when stood up. Just point the V into the wind.

As far as cooking in cold temps. They make a insulated cover that slides over the entire smoker. Or else You have to add more cooking time. Whatever works best for You.

I'm using an electric smoker right now but wouldn't hesitate to get another bullet smoker in the future. I personally think You can get better flavor with the charcoal and wood than with the electric and wood chips. But You can control temp. much easier with the electric.

bretto

[Al Dente]

The bullets are great to begin with, and if you do not lan on cooking massive amounts of Cue, it should suit you well.  As Bretto said, the metal housing is thin, and does not retain the heat, especially in colder and wet weather.  However, the wind break he descibed helps.  I've never used the blanket, just added more time, and in essence more coals.  The paint job will eventually wear off, dull, and get blackened.  The cover will warp a bit because it is thin metal as well.  IT has two cooking levels that can acoomodate a decent amount of poundage.  I find it hard to do a rack of ribs, unless they are coiled, or you can cut the rack in half.  A shoulder fits easily, as does a medium sized brisket.  Plenty of room for sausage, wings, and chicken.  Whole hog...I don't think so.

The best advice I can give you, if you purchase one, is to wrap the water pan ENTIRELY, several times with heavy duty aluminum foil.  This will cut down on your clean up time tremendously.  And, you can fill the pan with either water or sand.  It is merely to maintain an even cook temp.  The water does add moisture, but the results are similar.  I prefer water, it's just easier to deal with, IMO.  Good luck in your decision.

[BDann]

I've had a bullet for a couple of years and love it.  It's very easy to use, and the temperature stays right where you want it with very little effort.  When I cook a brisket overnight I will get the temp around 225 or so and go to bed.  It will still be right there when I get up to check it a few hours later.

Check out the Virtual Weber Bullet website.  Great info.

[Forrest Creature 1]

Rod IM Missing Impossible he knows his smokers

[blazelefty7]

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