re: First Brisket WSM Tips

And if you end up using mesquite do not use a whole bunch of it. Since it's your first one I wouldn't mess with the mesquite just yet. My recommendation would be Pecan as my first choice and then Oak as my second choice and mix in a little bit of Hickory, but not too much.

Edit-OP, I typed it wrong!!! My first choice is Oak and Second is Pecan. My apologies. But really the most important part is what I said about Mesquite. It can ruin a whole pit full of food very quickly if you aren't careful.