Showing posts with label charcoal smokers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charcoal smokers. Show all posts

Monday, 27 June 2016

Comparing Weber 721001 versus Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smoker, What's the Difference?

Cook low and slow for moist juicy cuts of meat with authentic smoke-house flavors with the Weber 721001 and Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smokers.

The durable Weber 721001 and 731001 SMC Charcoal Smokers are both built to high-standards and are easy to use, with the only difference being in the overall size of the unit and its cooking space capacity.
 
Weber SMC 2x cooking grates, image
Weber SMC
2x cooking grates
Both the Weber 721001 and 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker feature two heavy-duty plated-steel cooking grates, with the 721001’s grates being 18.5” in diameter (giving a total cooking area of 481 square inches), while the 731001’s grates are 22.5” in diameter (giving a total cooking area of 726 square inches).

Both the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smokers’ bowl and lid are constructed with porcelain-enameled steel (inside and out) for better heat retention.  Both Smokers feature a rust-resistant aluminum fuel door and legs, plus there’s a convenient heat-resistant glass-reinforced nylon handle.

For ease of use, the Weber 721001 and 731001 both feature a built-in lid thermometer that allows you to easily monitor the Smoker’s temperature.  There’s also a porcelain-enameled water pan so you can add steam to the smoking process to help keep meat moist and tender.  The individual vents on the bowl and lid are made from rust-resistant aluminum and give you total control over the smoking process.

Weber SMC built-in lid thermometer, image
Weber SMC
built-in lid thermometer

Weber SMC individual vents, image
Weber SMC individual vents



A smaller version of the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smoker (Weber 711001) with 14” diameter racks is also available:



Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Weber 721001 and Weber 731001 to help you decide on which is the best Charcoal Smoker for you: