re: First smoke on my Weber Smokey Mountain

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i find it really easy to control temp with the WSM. for long smokes, i use the minion method. i've done 8-12 hour smokes using the method, where all i had to do was adjust my bottom vents a couple of times. works great.

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This is what I did. For first time using it, it was pretty easy to keep between 200-250. My only problem like I said was getting it up to temp at the first. It was very windy here yesterday so that had some effect on it as well.

I'd suggest getting one if you can....found mine on craiglist for $170...had only been used a few times.

get an old metal coffee can and cut the bottom out of it. Put the can ihn the middle of your fire ring and fill around it with your un-lit coals. Pour your lit coals from your chimney into the coffee can and pull the can out with a pair of channel locks. I find this to be the best way to fire up my 22-1/2" WSM.

Look to buy a DiGi Q controller in the future. I love mine and it allows me to cook some of the best ribs and boston butts on my WSM.

Look up a copy of the recipe for Ducth's wicked beans on Google you want be soory.

I burn lump with apple and chery chuncks from Academy.