Vortex Charcoal Basket for WSM & Drum Cookers - Heavy Duty 14 Gauge Steel -Made in the USA - Promotes Even Cooking, Helps Prevent Burning - Round Design with Built-In Ash Plate

I ordered the Vortex Charcoal Basket and the Rib Hanger Set for my 22 inch WSM. Hung two baby back ribs and one whole chicken. Did not use the water pan. So I'm thinking this meat is going to burn up. I do use the Thermo Works SmokeX to monitor the temperature of the meat and air temp too. Temperature was at 325 degrees. To my surprise the meats did not burn. Even the smaller ends of the ribs that were hanging down did not burn. All my family could not believe how much better the flavor was compared to the traditional WSM with water pan. I am now going to purchase the 55 Gallon smoker and retire the WSM.

I’ve only used it once so far but it performs flawlessly, great concept and very high quality

With the stock WSM I could barely get to smoke temperature in the sun on a summer day. Today I seasoned the vortex basket and tried it out on a 50 degree overcast day. So much heat! Now I have to work on my charcoal game and start using the snake method to get better control of the temperature and keep it in the smoke zone.

I recently upgraded to a Weber Smokey Mountain 22” and seasoned it… while seasoning i had a hard time getting temps on lid above 250. I added the Hunsaker hinge and remote sensor holder ( great products ) and the vortex charcoal basket. Today i sprayed it down with canola oil and set to season it. i was worried about getting temps to 300… Um, no worries at all… that vortex CB is like a turbine. i emailed and was asked to call by Mark! He gave me all the info i needed to lock the grill in at 300 for the seasoning and now i have been practicing setting and holding temps for real BBQing.
It is pretty amazing how efficient this thing is and how easy to control ! Just remember it does not need much air on the WSM!! ;)

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