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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: BBQ Breath on March 13, 2013, 04:05:16 PM
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I have been using my 22 OTG for indirect cooking for years. Lately I have been wondering if the larger 26 kettle would offer any advantage for "low and slow" cooking. Any thoughts? I figure with the coals a bit further from the meat it may help a bit, not that I am unhappy the way things come out now.
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You could also try making a raised rack. You might see about the same difference.
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The 26 gives you more real estate and more space for charcoal, particularly the newer version which has a larger charcoal grate. You could fit more stuff in there and still have room to keep it away from the coals.
Another alternative for a sort of indirect cooking is the mini-WSM. with the water pan left out, I often cook on the top grate which puts some distance between the food and fire. It's a kind of hybrid between direct and indirect. Of course it will not hold a 20 lb turkey like the 26.
Another alternative (which I have not tried) would be a rotisserie ring. There must be some way to elevate a grate in that to provide some additional space between fire and food.