TLDR Review: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Pros
- •Sturdy and robust construction ensures lonasting use.
- •Maintains consistent charcoal heat for extended cooking sessions.
- •Ideal for true low and slow cooking, making full use of the entire 22" cooking grate.
- •Cone design creates a vortex that promotes even heat distribution, especially great for chicken wings.
- •Can handle large quantities of food at once, such as multiple racks of ribs or several pork butts.
- •Easier to set up and clean compared to similar smokers like the Weber Smokey Mountain.
- •Higuality materials outperform many competitors.
- •Ring snaps together easily and features decent thickness in both the cone and ring.
- •Produces excellent smoking results, providing perfectly cooked meats.
- •Functions exactly as advertised, delivering reliable and satisfying grilling performance.
Cons
- •Not ideal for reverse searing steaks; for that method, accessories like the slow & sear or charcoal baskets are more suitable.
- •Requires covering to make cleanup easier, which adds an extra step after cooking.
Bottom Line
The Weber 7666 Charcoal Heat Controller is a premium-quality accessory that truly shines for low and slow BBQ enthusiasts who need reliable, even heat and large cooking capacity. While it's not your best option if reverse searing steaks is your go-to technique, it excels at smoking ribs, brisket, and other larger cuts with ease and consistent results. If you’re looking for an accessory that simplifies setup and cleanup compared to bulkier smokers while offering excellent control, this is a smart buy. For steak-specific reverse searing, consider pairing with another accessory specialized for that purpose.
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