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Posted on 4/25/13 at 11:26 am to Neauxla
Here's my WSM. Love it, easy to control temp, good for overnight cooks and recently purchased the DigiQ which controls temp consistently for the cooks past 12 hours.Attaching some pics!
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Posted on 4/25/13 at 11:28 am to jmon
which do you use more? Your WSM or that big box on the left in your first pic?
Posted on 4/25/13 at 11:40 am to Neauxla
I use the WSM 85% of the time as the antique is a fuel hog! Don't get me wrong, I love the Oklahoma Joe Vertical Smoker, and tend to use it for larger birds, and for cooking capacity that exceeds what the WSM holds. I owned a 22" Weber Kettle first, then the OK Joe, and then the WSM 18 1/2". Still have all 3 and use the 2 Weber's the most.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 11:43 am to jmon
Do you have to roll your ribs or is that preference? Seems like having to roll my spare ribs would get annoying.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:02 pm to Neauxla
So, I've never smoked anything before, but I'm getting one for my birthday this summer. Looks like the WSM is the way to go, but I',m concerned about being able to control temp and all considering I've never smoked before.
I was leaning towards a propane or electric, but is it just as easy to use or the electric/propane?
I was leaning towards a propane or electric, but is it just as easy to use or the electric/propane?
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:41 pm to Sherman Klump
Not just as easy but more fun to me... i dont like automatic cooking
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:54 pm to Neauxla
It's a space issue on the 18 1/2" WSM. You cannot fit three racks ribs on a grate without rolling them and since I was doing six racks, well you get the point...
I have smoked 8 boston butts on it at one time
I have smoked 8 boston butts on it at one time
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:03 pm to Sherman Klump
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I was leaning towards a propane or electric, but is it just as easy to use or the electric/propane?
It's all in what you want to do. Electric/propane can yield good results with similar flavor profiles, with the comfort of no fuss cooking. I personally prefer to light a fire, arrange the wood chunks and charcoal for slow burning, set the vents, and loosely monitor the cooking.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:18 pm to Neauxla
The thermometer on the smoker is worthless. It does not get close enough to the cooking surface, and is probably inaccurate. I found a lot I info from amazingribs.com. As a guy that just got into smoking I highly recommend you check it out.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:48 pm to Neauxla
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Neauxla
Ok, so there is a guy in laplace selling a 2005 WSM for $150. It does not have a thermometer in it. Can I just drill a hole in it and install an aftermarket one or will that make the porcelain crack?
Just replace one of the grill screw/nuts on the side (that holds up the grill grate) with a thermometer. That way you get a true temp at the cooking surface and you don't have to drill anything. Your grate will rest on the thermometer at that location.
Also, I have both a WSM and a BGE (Akorn like). The BGE is a fine tool and a great grill or oven but it is NOT a smoker. The WSM is NOT a grill but an awesome smoker. The WSM has way more capacity for meat (2 levels) and a water pan for moisture/heat regulation. It also has a much longer fuel capacity which you can access without taking everything off. I've smoked for about 16 hours on one load and I can throw wood chunks in easily. You cannot do this on a ceramic grill.
If you want a smoker, get the WSM. If you want a grill, get the Akorn.
This post was edited on 4/25/13 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 4/25/13 at 1:57 pm to tewino
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You have convinced me. WSM it isPosted on 4/25/13 at 2:13 pm to Neauxla
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You have convinced me. WSM it is
Look up Virtual Weber Bullet. Great tips and recipes to get you started with your WSM.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:51 pm to Neauxla
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You have convinced me. WSM it is
Im going to buy one this weekend also. I have a Weber Kettle that is the tits as a grill but sucks as a smoker even with the smokenator.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 2:55 pm to 8thyearsenior
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I have a Weber Kettle that is the tits as a grill but sucks as a smoker even with the smokenator.
I'm a fan of mine with the smokenator. What don't you like about it? I'm just curious fwiw. I've thought about buying a dedicated smoker for several reasons, but my Weber/Smokenator being sub-par isn't one of them
Posted on 4/25/13 at 3:09 pm to tewino
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I've smoked for about 16 hours on one load and I can throw wood chunks in easily. You cannot do this on a ceramic grill.
Well, you can on a Primo, but that's not one of his options. (shameless Primo plug)
To the OP, get the WSM if your primary goal is smoking.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 3:15 pm to Woody
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Well, you can on a Primo, but that's not one of his options. (shameless Primo plug)
To the OP, get the WSM if your primary goal is smoking.
Primo Oval XL will be in my future. I really wanted to jump on that bulk purchase deal several months back but didn't have the cash.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 3:43 pm to Neauxla
For the FLA-LSU 2007 battle royale I smoked 4 full sized boston butts and 4 full sized briskets with the smoker continually operating for 36+ hours (started Wed night). It was great. Also yeah mine doesn't have a thermometer. I have one that is a wireless probe that goes into the meat and then a digital one that I just causally measure through the side every now and then. Once you get it to a target temp its a master at holding it.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 4:45 pm to kfizzle85
How do you fit your ribs? preferably spare.
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