Pulled Pork Throwdown! Weber Summit Charcoal Grill vs Slow 'N Sear 27 kettle | How to smoke Center

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In this video, I smoked Texas Style BBQ pulled pork in the Weber Summit Charcoal grill and compared it to pulled pork cooked in the the 27 inch Weber charcoal kettle (aka the 26.75 kettle) with the Slow 'N Sear XL (SnS) manufactured by Adrenaline Barbecue Company.
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[@jswalk4]

I just bought a SnS kettle based on your video using your link and I’m bummed you didn’t get a dime from it. Great vids!

[@umakegoodcookies]

The Kamado uses less charcoal and with the little bit of wood you used for such a long cook makes quite a bit less smoke. That's why the different smoke profile.

[@SousVideEverything]

Awesome video. Oh I forgot to tell you on my previous comment. I bought a weber 100% because of you. So glad I did, I was going to buy the summit but than saw the price and had a hard attack. I now use it on my other channel. Keep you the good work. :-)

[@BabyBackManiac]

Awesome! So did you end up getting the kettle? the 26?

[@SousVideEverything]

No I got the weber performer. And I am in love with it.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Great grill. I'm not surprised you love it!

[@luisa.espinoza48]

You guys should make a collab!

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

One of your steaks is worth more than my grill lol Hook me up with a free A5 please !!!!

[@mandreyka]

Let me help you pick.... Weber 26 is 1/5 the cost

[@aintgonnahappen]

Ha. I wrote a long opinion with this very conclusion. Sometimes just saying it, as you did, is the best way.

[@GetToughOrDie]

They should be at least giving you the equipment to test and review. Because it's what you're doing. Write to them and let them see a few videos and I'm willing to bet one of the companies helps you out. You're just as good as anyone else out there Buddy! And besides I honestly enjoy your honest approach and just being yourself!! Good Luck!

[@GetToughOrDie]

BTW. Is it really this easy to grill with these higher end grillls because good God would I love to set it and well not " Forget it" but just not be messing with it and worried about the coals going out.

[@MrVara411]

@@GetToughOrDie Honestly after much research I've come to the same conclusion: you can get excellent results on a quality charcoal grill like the Weber kettles, but kamado-style grills seem to require a whole lot less "babysitting."

[@MP-pw6rp]

@@MrVara411 for some babysitting process gives pleasure were others like to sit back and watch their tv..

[@jtlbb2]

If you can't pick, then I say the winner is the 26.75" Weber because of the price difference. Imagine spending $1200-2000 for a Summit only to find it tied with a $400 kettle.

[@ReZipped]

Dear god you are making me hungry. Great video dude. Smoking takes time, filming smoking takes more, and I appreciate the effort. You do good work!

[@MrPanthers23]

I just bought a 26 bc of this video. I've watched it so many times. Ty for this video.

[@bobby4800]

I did exactly the same thing today. 26"!

[@WR3ND]

Best... unboxing... video... ever... Someone get this man a Nobel Oscar.

[@BabyBackManiac]

haha. Thanks, man. I try to keep things fun. I'm glad you appreciate the joke. Have a great weekend, Justin

[@pnotuner1]

I didn't see any unboxing.

[@longhornhockey13]

David Geiger 7:44

[@raymondporter2094]

The “unboxing” was short and sweet. Enjoyed the video. Both pie Cos of meet LOOKED good. Greetings from the UK. Monster leg of pork to BBQ tomorrow (Easter Saturday).

[@BeerforBreakfastFactsforSnacks]

YES 😂

[@supertechthailand9690]

What refreshingly genuine and naturally witty videos, that also happen to have great value points too. Just what the BBQ tube needs! Keep it up please!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Will do, Supertech! Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Absolutely fantastic video Justin! Both Webers performed beautifully. I have the Slow & Sear as well, and was impressed by it. I see they have added a bottom grate to it now. Mine doesn't have that. First addition I suppose. I totally agree that it would be a very hard decision to make on which pork butt had the best results. I loved the looks of the one Weber 26", but as far as flavor goes, I prefer a subtle smoke flavor as though I was using it as a seasoning which I think the Summit achieved, but probably not enough difference in either one to make that call. Awesome video!

[@BabyBackManiac]

"smoke as a seasoning" would've been a great way to describe it in my video. Dang it, that's why you don't film KZbin videos at 2 o'clock o'clock in the morning, Right? LOL I asked him about the SnS bottom plate. They came out with a 2nd model that has the bottom for the 22 inch kettle. They didn't actually replace the previous design, now they have two versions of it so people can pick what they want. When they produced the model for the 26 inch kettle, they decided to go with the one with the bottom. I'm glad they did because that's important to me. Thanks for watching, Rus. Have a great rest of the holiday weekend!

[@bustersmith5569]

@@BabyBackManiac will the insert for the slow and sear fit inside my 22" weber ? If I bought the whole kit from slow and sear ??? TY,,,, great video 📹 👍,,,,,,

[@QuickCookie]

I just bought a grill today and I cooked salmon for first time on a grill! It was much better than cooking in a pan.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Fantastic. Congratulations on your new grill. I hope you make lots of great food and memories with it.

[@Violetsworld78]

Debating on buying the summit or the 26"! Help me make a decision! lol

[@jwamerica84]

Slow and sear looking way too dark at only 3 1/2 hours. That's creosote. The Summit is definitely putting on better quality smoke.

[@dwmcever]

"Creosotes are the principal chemicals responsible for the stability, scent, and flavor characteristic of smoked meat"

[@jcrowder3168]

I compare everything to my kettle. Electric smokers, propane, egg shaped, whayever. The value and quality of the kettle always wins.

[@milehighed52801]

I must mention, that was a beautiful time elapsed shot of the sky! Both shoulders were beautiful too! Not sure which one I'd pick. I'm sure that they were equally tasty. That Summit is a awesome grill, but budget would dictate that the 27" Kettle wins. TFS, Jason......I mean Justin! 😉

[@cryptostoic8328]

Really like your vids. I have watched several and ended up going with Weber E6 instead of ceramic. Watching this I kind of wish I had gotten the S6, but another $1,000 for a cart and a starter was a bit much. You deserve some paid sponsorships!

[@samsquanchoverland]

i own 2 Weber kettles and love them more than my children lol

[@fcukugimmeausername]

lol

[@tedschuurmans]

The unboxing was great :-D ! The rest of the video was average, so I subscribed ;-) I say Hi from the Netherlands.

[@wtglb]

Not sure how I got here, but I'm glad I did! You are a natural, knowledgeable presenter, I enjoyed the video and have subscribed. Oh, and 2 thumbs up for the Time Lapse, nice touch! I smoke meats myself, I have the 22.5" Weber Smoky Mountain Water Smoker that I love. Cheers!

[@theookamizero]

The 26” weber is one of my loves of my life.. dont talk smack about it because I will defend. I do everything on it.

[@TheWolfePit]

Justin, fantastic video and reviews! In all of the kamados I've had, none have ever produce BBQ as good as a Weber. All had the same issues you pointed out, more of an 'oven cooked' pork in the kamados and the Webers produce more of a real BBQ pork.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I hear you, Larry. What kamados have you owned? Just curious.

[@TheWolfePit]

Primo XL, Primo Jr, Grill Dome Large and Grill Dome Small.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Nice! I've never owned a Primo or a Grill dome. I've heard great things.

[@912lineman]

Really good cook! I wouldn’t be able to pick either. It is obvious why the Slow and Sear put more smoke on the pork butt due to indirect cooking and the vent being over to the left of the fire forces all the smoke in one direction resulting in more Smokier look . Really love your channel. I purchased a Summit Charcoal because of your channel. I’m looking at a 26.75 now an plan on rigging it up with the Slow and Sear, since the don’t make it for the Summit any longer. I have rigged up my Summit with Kick Ash Basket stainless divider that fits the XL BGE and offset cooks are real easy. I am currently working with a builder to have a rib hanger for the Summit that will be used while hanging ribs directly over the coals. Smoke on brother 👊🏻

[@groceryboy5788]

Your videos aren’t just educational but entertaining! Really enjoyed this one! Great job! You along with others are the reason I bought a Summit. ALL the reviews, and I mean all I have seen on the Summit state how much they love the grill. I am now in that group. No doubt, it’s the best grill I own! Way too much money but boy I really love it!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yeah, it's not perfect but it is really, really good. I just wish it was cheaper so other people could enjoy it.

[@pbchief2]

Love the content, after that unboxing I subscribed

[@mrgoodbar672001]

@babybackmaniac This guy is awesome. His videos are great quality and have no fluff. I like how he edited out or didn't record the stuff that doesn't matter (others record EVERYTHING). His bit about the"un-boxing" was gold. When he said he had added the un-boxing vid to this vid, i was like "here we go" and started to fast forward. Then i realized he was just as annoyed with the "unboxing" vids as me!! babybackmaniac, you are doing a great job. easy to relate to. Thanks and keep it up,

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks, man. Yeah, I like to keep things moving along as much as possible. I don't want people to fall asleep. lol

[@bkeaver644]

So with my summit I found that not using the defuser plate and adding another grate in its place plus setting a water pan under the meat helps with color, smoke and tenderness. I think that defuser blocks a lot of the smoke

[@1230mkelly]

Where did you get the extra bottom grate?

[@cpatten93]

26.5 has no diffuser plate. color would be different as well as flow of heat.

[@glennbiggs5585]

Hey bbm I just went to prep my summit for some burgers tonight and discovered that after cooking pizza's last night the inside of my grill is clean. Clean like when you run your oven on self clean. The grill, deflector plate all cooked off to ash. Very cool side effect from grilling pizza!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yep, that's what's great about it. One of the things I like about it is you don't have to worry about it cracking a ceramic firebox like with some of the other companies. (Not a knock on any of them...just differences).

[@davidl6671]

Great review. Had the original Weber performer but gave to a friend in need. Debating another, Summit or Kamado Joe. I expect Summit will be the choice. New subscriber.

[@Hunter-ld9tx]

I in the same boat trying to decide.

[@nssdesigns]

So both grills went for 6+ hours on the sama charcoal? The kettle is easier to add coals, would be interesting to see how you stoke and add coals to the other WEBER...

[@BabyBackManiac]

There’s a hinge on the deflector. Now I just use a slow and Sear in the summit too.

[@kit0415]

Thanks for the professional quality video. Really a pleasure to watch.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Have a great week. Justin

[@mauriciotrejojr]

Have you ever tried a hot and fast brisket (4-6 hrs at~350 degrees) in either the SCG or 26" with. SnS. I do this in my Kamado and was wondering if either of these could do that. If so I'd sell my Kamado and get one if the Weber grills

[@adamm4064]

Wish they still made the slow n' sear out of all 304. Oh well.

[@tommyknockers_8608]

Justin, I watched this and laughed...You've made it. :) I recently (2 weeks ago) bought the Weber 26" kettle so I'm searching out vids for it. This one you were hoping for sponsorship and BBQ toys and soon after (relatively) you created several videos on the ABCbarbeque.com website promoting the SnS and doing vids with David P. . Congrats from watching your channel for the last couple years I don't think you'd promote something like the Mav XR50 or SnS if you didn't use and enjoy the product. I've only got one cook in on the 26" and since then got the SnS. I'm pretty sure it will live up to the hype.. if not it will last as long as the kettle does.

[@madswinebbq]

Top 3 man rules: Don't touch My Kids Don't touch My Wife Don't touch My Tools My new 3 rules: Don't touch My Grill Don't touch My Grill Don't touch My Grill

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. Thanks for that. It made me laugh. Justin

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Binging right now...😂

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. Thanks man. Every view counts. This is one of my early videos. I really didn’t know anything about editing at the time. I pretty much went to “KZbin University” every time I try to do something.

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

KZbin University taught me WAYYY more than 120,000 in debt University. So brother, I feel you. I still thought it was well done. You've always had a mindset for the editing, and maybe you weren't as good then, but you knew where you wanted to go, and that all that really matters. I realized many don't place much emphasis on that because they aren't that good. But we all suck at one point. Once you can get out of that phase, its just as fun as cooking, or eating, or using cameras. I respect that!

[@keithbennett3537]

IMO a Weber kettle is bomb proof and a great grill weather cooking direct or indirect, I also love my WSM . Now do you think it was a smokier cook on the kettle because the coals were higher up than they would be in a basket?

[@BabyBackManiac]

I'm never thought about that particular thing being the reason but yeah I do wonder why. Now you got my wheels turning…

[@eccrusr]

Man, I love my Weber. I use it every chance I get.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I love Weber too

[@fedoratheexplora7180]

I own the weber with the slow and sear. I personally love bark but my wife prefers less. But the webber kettle is a all round great choice cus i use it for grilling as well and its more portable for camping.

[@David-burrito]

This is one of my favorite videos when I'm watching Baby Back reruns. Y'all think I'm nuts, but I've watched it maybe 6 times now. I'm not hooked up to television, so what else is there?

[@snazzyd6915]

Yeah....3rd time watching this as I ponder an upgrade from my 22" Weber Performer to a 26" Weber. If you're gonna be locked in and locked down as we are now, it's nice to have these videos to come back to...

[@SmokeyGoodness]

3rd time watching this, Justin (there'll be many more times)!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks, friend. That means a lot. yeah, I'm really happy with how this one turned out.

[@billlampson6932]

I loved this cook. I have a 22" Weber and SNS and have smoked everything on it but big ass beef ribs . Smoke on!!

[@cookingwithwebby]

Buts looked fantastic but just of looks slow and sear for me. Love your channel and all your grills man nice big thumbs up

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@michaelhonea7407]

Says: It's gonna be a late night but thats okay" Thinks...."I knew I should have started this whole situation sooner" Been there...

[@jokermann77]

This is still by far one of my favorite videos of yours. I've watched it a bunch.

[@glennbiggs5585]

Nice side by side comparison. Keep up the good work. Your videos are really good. I have been experimenting with pizza on my summit and would definitely recommend you try it. I went with a full size pizza stone so we could do large pizzas in stead of buying the smaller one that Weber sells.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks for the tip, Glenn. I do need to try a pizza. I've done some papa Murphy's before and it turned out fine, but I bet a pizza video would be awesome on youtube. How do you like your Summit so far? Do you have a KZbin channel where I can see it?

[@stevemitchell3601]

Nice job Justin. I bought a Kamado Joe in December for cold weather cooks here in Northern Michigan... also have a Weber Smokey Mountain. Like your experience I find there is much less smoke flavor on meat cooked on the Komado...still good but different. Keep up the good work!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yep. I think the advantage of the kamados is the versatility but if you want a smokier profile, the WSM just naturally does that due to the air flow. How does the WSM do in cold weather? I've heard some people complain and some say it works fine as long as the wind isn't blowing. I'm in Texas so it only drops below 20 once or twice a year...and we freakout and start wrecking our cars. lol

[@stevemitchell3601]

+Baby Back Maniac WSM is okay in the cold but uses alot of fuel to keep the temp up, kamado much more efficient. Since it snows here 6 months a year I decided to give the KJ a try ☺.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yeah, I don't blame you. lol

[@rickardnolan3019]

If you can’t pick let me help you. According to you the flavor is great on both and it shouldn’t be too hard to adjust the smokiness. The Webber with the slow and sear cost $429 and the Summit is $2000. I think I’ll save $1570.

[@tedschuurmans]

1570 that is a lot of meat my friend :-)

[@brettmonge8495]

Your videos are freakin awesome

[@davidchamberlain8698]

Amazing how much difference a diffusor plate and position of vent can do to the meat

[@hollywoodCole83]

So I was planning on getting a Summit for myself for Christmas. I currently cook on my kettle about 3 times a week and have done so for nearly 2 years. Is it worth the expense? I like the features but with so many add on's to the kettle I can nearly do all the same things. Although I want the Summit status. What do you think?

[@BabyBackManiac]

That's a tough question. I'm a kettle guy at heart. I think it depends on what's important to you. The main benefit of the summit is its versatility. Therefore you can cook everything on it without a bunch of add-on equipment. Plus there are certain advantages to the summit that I really enjoy but most of them could be summed up as "conveniences"... Not necessities. If you're of value oriented person, I don't think you can find a better set up then the 27 inch kettle next to a weber smoky Mountain 22.5 and it's one third the price. And some food is actually going to taste better coming off those grills anyways. That being said, I really like my Weber Summit. I wish it was about $500 cheaper but I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I have owned a lot of grills over the years, and this one checks off most of the boxes for me. I know that's not a straight answer. I guess you just sort have to decide what's important to you and go from there.

[@markbritton844]

Hands down my favorite unboxing video yet, lmao!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Mark I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@freddyp4189]

subbed just because of the unboxing...

[@BabyBackManiac]

hahaha. Thanks, Freddy! Justin

[@lennyg7771]

Have you tried smoking, with the low profile profile Slow n Sear in the Summit?

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yes, it's my favorite way to do it.

[@petel5692]

@@BabyBackManiac I am seriously thinking of buying a Summit but the lack of Slow N Sear gives me pause as I would like to BBQ this way most of the time. Do you know of any decent alternatives or where I might acquire a low profile model?

[@BilliumRye]

What were the internal temps when you finally pulled them off the smoker (post Texas Crutch)? 205?

[@BabyBackManiac]

I honestly don't remember. I usually go until they are probe tender and that is usually between 198-205 but if I didn't say in the video, I definitely don't remember now. Sorry, it's been a couple of years.

[@samshaw1996]

So, your smoking with charcoal?

[@BabyBackManiac]

I used wood, charcoal or pellets depending on what the cooker requires. I'm fuel agnostic. lol

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

So inspirational! Had a tear in my eye! Best video yet!

[@BabyBackManiac]

I'm glad my work moves you, Tom. lol.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

+Baby Back Maniac inspirational is mildly just said, I want the slow and sear with the kettle! You're my Hero!

[@BabyBackManiac]

haha. The feeling is mutual. have a great holiday.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

+Baby Back Maniac you also!

[@TheModeRed]

if you are still reading this, I believe the difference was the moisture in the cookers.

[@alexandermenningmann5469]

Which would you recommend first? A 26” or a Summit Kamado? I currently have a 22” kettle.

[@guitarchitectural]

Out of curiosity, how much of this do you feel is down to "dialing in" technique? If you had more of a water pan and less wood to smoke in the kettle, do you think you could have achieved the same results (taste wise)?

[@BabyBackManiac]

All of it, my friend. I think this is a pretty good indication of the starting point with both cookers though. Great question.

[@guitarchitectural]

yeah, definitely a good starting point! something else occurred to me - the black may just be from the sugars in the rub. if you swing the temp hi/low and it just averages out (vs a steady temp in the summit) it might be enough to burn/crystallize the sugars and turn them black over the life of the cook. too bad you couldn't do one in a kamado and one in a pellet grill all at the same time! :D

[@MP-pw6rp]

Weber kettle all the way. The value for the money is insane. Obviously if you can afford you buy anything you want.. But i got a 22'weber premium and my god I love it and dont regret it.. I cook for 4-5ppl at most and I can smoke anything I want.. Big enough brisket.. Pulled pork.. Buy rib rack and fit up to 4 racks easily.. Easy to move around.. Cleaning process is simple.. I also do love babysitting process rather then leave it and forget it.. So its perfect for me..

[@mtrotter325]

I was going to ask your opinion on brisket with the 26in. glad you made this one but I didn't get to see you unbox tge weber. ha!

[@BabyBackManiac]

lol. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Justin

[@rjd8434]

Fun fact. My Weber kettle came with two of them charcoal baskets which will hold as much or more charcoal as that expensive slow and seer. Just saying 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@arboyprepper4616]

I just recently subscribed to your channel and I’m happy I did. I’ve learned a lot from you and took your advice on the 26” Weber kettle , SNS slow & sear and absolutely love it. You rock

[@patricksoon85]

Amazon doesn't sell the Maverick 732 anymore. What other wireless thermometer brand/model would you recommend instead?

[@praetorxyn]

I'd love to now how all you Barbecue Tubers touch your grills and grates barehanded without coming off looking like you've been playing in an ash pit. Every time I finish a cook on my kettle, I brush the grate off while it's hot (often both the top and bottom of it), and the next morning I take the top grate off, dump the charcoal, take the bottom grate out, sift the ash, then use paper towels to brush the loose ash into the ash catcher, use the brush / scraper to get any stubborn stuck on stuff and then do the same with that, then reassemble the grill before I cover it, so it's all ready for the next cook. If I pick up my grill grate my hands are going to look filfthy, and be covered in grease.

[@seantokash1655]

What’s with the music

[@spencerstracke92]

You went to a lot of trouble to make this nice video and smoke this pork, only to use Smithfield super market pork shoulder from factory farmed hogs. Do yourself a huge favor and buy good meat. Somebody near you raises hogs responsibly and somebody butchers them and sells it in their shop. You’re gonna pay a little more but it’s well worth it.

[@MrMarnold6]

Can you say more about adding water in the kamado? I've seen it almost universally recommended to not do that as it is already so humid in the kamado. That said the first pork but I made on my Big Joe 2 was dry, so....

[@willardreasoner1694]

The Summit 24" the Kamado Joe big joe 24" will the rack system from the Kamado Joe fit the firebox of the Summit?

[@pollyester6639]

Did you have to top up the water bath. I’m thinking of buying a Weber performer. The summit is a bit out of my league and space is a thing too.

[@Cavenaggi29]

So I can save us$ 1500 by buying the performer deluxe w accessories instead of a summit?

[@CoolFLDad]

You don’t have to pick just do both then blend them together afterwards as you pull them. 🧠💥 Thanks for sharing the video 👍🏻

[@grantcrawford823]

great video. Hard to find any like this, and it's really helpful if you're looking at maybe buying a new BBQ. I personally prefer less smokiness, so the Summit may be preferable. I'd love to see a similar video with the Summit vs KK. Thanks for posting, and thanks for getting back to some longer cooking videos. your hard work is appreciated.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Grant, I appreciate it. I like making the longer videos but the shorter one help me practice the process (I'm still very new at this whole world so I need reps. lol) Great suggestion about the KK. I may try that in the future. The KK has less airflow that the Summit so it will probably be even more on that lighter side. All of it its good though. Thanks for watching.

[@faceious2006]

The tie breakers for me are a more robust smoke taste and the ability to add or take away wood chunks. The kettle slow and sear seems to do that with ease but with the komado you would have to tear the whole thing down to add or subtract wood.

[@BabyBackManiac]

The price difference is pretty compelling as well. On the flip side, the Summit is more versatile and has more convenience features and there should be a Slow 'N Sear available for it soon. Thanks for watching! Justin

[@rodrigocordova3896]

How much smoke they throw??? Thinking in a first floor patio 40 m2???

[@DarwynnCarter]

I fast-forwarded 10 seconds to get past the unboxing and realized I was already past it! 😂

[@danrdz87]

Where'd you buy that cast iron grill for the Weber Kamado? Thanks. =)

[@squishee7938]

You're forgetting The Summit adds +50 style points.

[@BabyBackManiac]

That's the perfect way to phrase it. I may still that expression from you in future videos. ;-)

[@charleslabastrou6464]

love your comment you make me gigile at work well i chooose summit and if you wanna get more smokyness on it put it right after taking out from frigdge colde stick more smoke ... and i do always peak them with a bit of pinable and beer or somthing lige that

[@donniem6191]

Have you heard of a startup product on kickstarter for a pellet cooking attachment for a 22” Weber kettle. How do you think that will cook? I’m interested in giving it a shot but the price is too steep for me

[@BabyBackManiac]

Not sure how it would cook. Seems like an interesting idea though.

[@Absdrakt]

Love the video man. Can you ask KZbin to add the new Smellivision and Tastevision enhancement for your videos?

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. I know, right?!? We should invent that.

[@stenny1970]

Baby Back Maniac - I have not done this yet but I saw a guy use MAYO for a binder and he said the meat turns out great with that. I need to try.

[@davidredfernmd200]

Why wouldn’t the kettle put more smoke one the pork given the location of the slownsear charcoal?

[@simonfartuncle9086]

Hey dude, love your video's i'm from Holland A.K.A. the Netherlands and love pittmaster X also, you guys make real objective video's which are very usefull to BBQ-ers. I'm still in doubt which i should choose ...the kamado joe big Joe or the summit charcoal. I noticed you used a fully cast iron grate on the summit but can't seem to find it anywhere in the Weber webshop is this made for the summit or did you get it off some other grill? P.S. about this video... i think that if you set up the Summit( without diffuser plate and with the included char baskets and a cheap aluminium water tray, maybe put some fire stones or bricks between them for side heat control) in the same way as the kettle you'll probably get the same colour and smokey taste that you missed in this test because i think the most smoke wasn't really getting infused( like in the kettle) into the meat because of the diffuser plate. Also i think the kettle works perfect in the summer with high outdoor temps, but i think in wintertime the Summit will show it's price worthiness better(although i think it's still way to expensive) in a simular test, Don't you think so? I think that's the reason why the sear and slow is not sold in Holland ( because dutch people are very economic, not to use the word 'cheap') because the same effect can be achieved with the char baskets and waterpan with some slight adjustments. Instead of paying at least a 120€ for just a charcoal holder with water reserve ( which it basically just is).

[@Forevertrue]

I am a fan of Roel as well. Mr Maniac does some good stuff. I like a serious cook.

[@robdawg3957]

What do you do when you need to add coals to the slow and sear? I don't want to get a bunch of dirty smoke from fresh coals and I don't want to put on a bunch of hot coals and drive the temp too high...

[@gregmartin1379]

well one cost 2,000$ and the 26.75 cost 300$

[@WR3ND]

And my 22 Original Premium is 150... Go figure. :)

[@toebee97]

Got my 22 one touch for $99!!

[@WR3ND]

Nice. It's basically the same as a Premium model. They're just offering the Premium one now instead though.

[@MMartinez505]

This video made me decide what to get the Webber 26.75 with the SlowNSear XL. You don't have to break the bank to get the same result. Awesome video.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Maurice Martinez awesome man. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. It's a great grill! Definitely one of my top three favorites in the world.

[@Freabyrd]

What's the difference between the original summit and the new s6? Is it the same grill?

[@martyscott9872]

Justin, where did you get the cast iron grates for you summit? I did not see them on your store for it, just the 22.5 inch

[@kevingarver]

Your hard work in video editing paired with your humor is what makes your channel so interesting. Keep up the great work.

[@kevingarver]

BTW, how many pairs of red shorts and BBM shirts do you own?? LOL

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. I’ve moved on to black most of the time. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated

[@ArjanStotheH]

Watched this for the 3rd or 4rd time now. Still good :)

[@BabyBackManiac]

That's awesome. Thanks so much!

[@Jamesmcochran]

I see the BBQ guru vent sticking out the side of your 26.75. Do you think it's a good purchase for that model? Also, do you orient the coals on full blast over that vent attachment? Are there any issues?

[@BabyBackManiac]

Temp controllers are really cool and they make great insurance policies but if you don't want to spend the money, you don't have too. On long low and slow cooks overnight, they are nice to have.

[@Jamesmcochran]

Does the BBQ guru's silicone plug need to be removed when you're going full blast with searing on that side of the Kettle, or do you sear on the other side when the time comes?

[@seawolf2144]

If you like to make large batch , one key thing with the summit is that you can double the amount of butt , also the color of the meat can be more appealing to a lot of people

[@alexvids9232]

I would never but the summit, I'd rather get a top of the line pellet and offset smoker.

[@GetCTOwned]

What is that beautiful cast iron grate you have on the summit there?

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Great video , just looking at a Summit charcoal as been cooking on gas Weber’s for 10yrs. Only thing is in Australia these don’t come with the coal gas ignition option like US.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I don't think the new ones have it here either anymore. Thanks for stopping by, Weber Enthusiast.

[@WeberEnthusiast]

@@BabyBackManiac that was a great feature as, makes it alot easier to get the initial fire going with the fumes from fire lighters . Shame if they stopped fitted them

[@cindykee3719]

Was the Summit pork less smoky because it had a full pan of water instead of just the smaller water pan of the Slow-n-Sear? I know SnS holds a lot of water, but maybe it's more about the surface area of the water surface (no pun intended)? I'm curious because I only have a Weber Kettle, no SnS, so I would be using the water pan like you have in the Summit. I'm just curious about it all because I use the snake method with my charcoal and one time while cooking a tri-tip, I forgot the water pan and it had such a strong smoky flavor that it wasn't our favorite. I am trying to identify if the water pan makes the difference, the cooker style itself (kettle versus kamado), or should I just wrap my meat earlier to reduce the smoke flavor?

[@tomstestkitchen]

Great cook Justin! Looks like both grills did an amazing job. It's interesting how different the butts turned out.

[@BabyBackManiac]

That's the part that surprised me as well. I was telling Nate, I think it just comes down to air flow.

[@edwardboyer7102]

Just my opinion the 26.75 cooks better than the summit an price em 26 is a better buy

[@jasonmeads5209]

Great video (i know it's old, but hey, I only just found it) I am trying to decide on whether the next bbq I add to my collection (after getting a weber GA) will be a regular kettle with lots of toys, or the weber summit. I was thinking a kamado Joe, but every other post I see online is about the ceramic breaking, and I really liked your 1 year breakdown of the summit. So can I please confirm, is that just a regular Weber kettle, but with the slow and sear XL?

[@RaiderPowerTTU]

Hey, had looked at this before, but now looking at it trying to decide if I want to get the 26" Kettle and add a slow n sear at some point. I am assuming I could put a pretty big brisket on there with a slow n sear. Was wondering how many slabs of ribs could fit with the slow n sear in place. I enjoy your channel. Really well done.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I've never seen a brisket that wouldn't fit. I've never measured the number of ribs but I would imagine you could get a lot if you are willing to use a rib rack or 2 (stand them on end.) It's a great setup.