With all the great threads and pics in recent months of smoked food, I'm seriously thinking about getting one of the Weber smokers. However, I live in a townhouse with neighbors on both sides and a fairly modest sized patio to use the smoker on. My question is, does the Weber Smokey Mountain give offs tons of smoke while doing its thing that would overwhelm neighbors who might have windows or doors open? Since the smoker goes for many hours at a time, I don't want to invest if its going to have a fumigation effect on those around me. Of course, I smoke cigars every night out on the patio and this never bothers anyone. Thanks for any feedback you can offer.

Not sure about the Weber Smoker but I have a Luhr Jensen Big Chief and can say that the amount of smoke is minimal. The aroma, on the other hand, can be pretty strong but no stronger than if you were barbecuing, probably less but for longer.

This is a great smoker which I have been using for several years now and can highly recommend. Here is the link:

http://domsoutdoor.com/product.asp?pn=1-014152&bhcd2=1147307820 

Smokin' stuff is fun.......and mighty tasty too!!

Go for it. if the neighbors complain invite them over for a plate. Problem solved. LOL

Thanks, guys, I appreciate the feedback. I'll seriously consider buying one in the near future. One thing that gave me pause was a neighbor said that years ago someone had a smoker at our complex, and it gave off so much smoke that the fire department came by thinking the place was on fire. Frankly, I can't imagine one of these smaller smokers spewing out that much smoke, but I thought I'd best ask those who are familiar with them. I think the offer of food will stifle any naysayers.

I had one. It gave off a pretty good smoke signal when you opened it, but when you keep it closed only wisps of smoke escape. We smoked turkeys for incredible moist and tasty meat. Be sure to keep water in the pan so your meat won't dry out. The aroma escaping will knock some of your neighbors off their diets.

Tuck

I moved into an apartment once and I had a charcoal smoker and BBQ grill. Before I moved in I double checked to make damn sure that it would be OK with the management because I mistakenly signed a 1 yr lease once in a complex that didn't allow BBQ's on the patio at all. I'd never heard of such a thing! It was possibly the worst year of my life because they only BBQ's allowed were down by the clubhouse which was probably a good 1/4 mile from my apt(no ****e).

Anyway they assured me that the BBQ's would be OK and it was for a couple of months, that’s when this little old bitty moved in upstairs. Well she complained a few times and they came by and made some sorry excuse that only gas BBQ's were allowed. Well I did the only thing that any red blooded American man could do. I went out and bought the biggest damn gas BBQ grill I could find and I BBQ'd and smoked with that sucker practically every night and twice on weekends...LOL

Everybody in the courtyard loved the smell and the fact that they could stop by for a beer, a smoke and or a snack anytime. What's on the grill tonight Jimbo, smells great is all I'd usually hear. Well she moved out a few months later and I was able to start using my charcoal smoker again. Never ever try to get between a redneck and his BBQ...LOL

Our next door neighbor is a single man who loves smoking and grilling. He "stinks" up the neighborhood at least 2-3 times a week. Many a time we've come home thinking about just soup and a sandwich for supper then WHAM! We get out of the car and we're overwhelmed by the incredible aroma of his steak on the grill. Next thing I know we're firing up the grill and marianating the meat. Ol Nick has saved me from a sandwich again.

Tuck

Don't know how I missed this.

I love mine, and no it does not overwhelm with smoke. It's fairly airtight and the main smoke is excaping through the top vent. Most of the smoke stays in the smoker except..... when you open the lid which should not be often.

GET IT. GET IT. GET IT. Weber only in this size. You will not be disappointed.

It does smell (I think good). But if anyone around you has a wood fireplace (I love the smell of those as well) they smell more. In terms of smoke (not the smell but the fog or look) very minimal.... usually unnoticeable.

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/  .... see what those guys say.

That site is awsome and has all kinds of information on how to smoke (cookbook\cookie cutter type procedures) specific to the weber.

02 bought one after trying my pulled pork (that sounded creepy) and ribs. I think we've inpired another coworker to pick one up, and yet another who already had one is starting to use it because of the site.

LOVE IT. you must do it.

Smoke not so bad, but the aroma will drive your neighbors batty, especially if one or two of them are on diets...LOL

Charlie

I have a Weber Smoker. Minimal smoke. Should not be a problem. Love it. Some of the best meat I have ever tasted was smoked with Cherry Wood and Apple Juice in the pan. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

The one thing I did not like about the Weber was that it does not come with a thermometer. I installed my own and would recommend you do the same.

ditto -

drilled through the rivet on the top vent from the inside. dropped in a Weber replacement thermo... good to go.

Great thoughts! Thanks, everyone.