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Finally got a WSM. What do I need to know?
Posted on 10/3/22 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 10/3/22 at 7:11 pm
My local big box retailer was running one heckuva sale so I pulled the trigger.
Any tips, tricks, “must do’s,” “never do’s” anyone wants to share?
Any tips, tricks, “must do’s,” “never do’s” anyone wants to share?
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Posted on 10/3/22 at 7:18 pm to Tornado Alley
I use newsprint to seal the side door.
Get a chimney starter.
If you have a wooden deck, get and aluminum oven liner to protect the wood.
Don't rely on the built in thermometer.
Get a chimney starter.
If you have a wooden deck, get and aluminum oven liner to protect the wood.
Don't rely on the built in thermometer.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:50 pm to Tornado Alley
Get a bbq guru for temp control and some flame proof tape. Then you can set it and forget it.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 9:03 pm to Tornado Alley
Whatever you’re smoking, there’s always room for sausage.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 10:20 am to Treacherous Cretin
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Whatever you’re smoking, there’s always room for sausage.
This is actually pretty important. Most people gloss over this and really sets back the cook.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 12:08 pm to Tornado Alley
Look to this website for tons of tips, mods, etc and Join the Forum for tons more:
Virtual Weber Bullet
ETA: I own a BBQ Guru fan and controller and it makes smoking effortless. I also placed a clay saucer in the water pan and covered with foil in lieu of using water as the het sink. Has worked well for me countless times. I've never added gaskets or door accessory as over time the grease buildup from smoke has caused a very nice seal. Trust in the Minion Method!
Virtual Weber Bullet
ETA: I own a BBQ Guru fan and controller and it makes smoking effortless. I also placed a clay saucer in the water pan and covered with foil in lieu of using water as the het sink. Has worked well for me countless times. I've never added gaskets or door accessory as over time the grease buildup from smoke has caused a very nice seal. Trust in the Minion Method!
This post was edited on 10/4/22 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:57 am to Tornado Alley
Does anyone find it necessary to "season" the WSM? I see Harry Soo recommends it but others don't, including the people at The Virtual Weber Bullet forum.
I have some chicken parts I was keeping to make some stock. I could use them as a "seasoning" agent.
I already know to line the water pan with foil.
I have some chicken parts I was keeping to make some stock. I could use them as a "seasoning" agent.
I already know to line the water pan with foil.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 10:07 am to Tornado Alley
Google the "Minion Method". It will run for 10-15 hours on one load of charcoal without any adjustments.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 1:41 pm to Tornado Alley
What store would that be and how much did you get it for,
Posted on 10/5/22 at 2:05 pm to Tornado Alley
Posted on 10/5/22 at 2:56 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Lowe’s
$169 and was regularly $419
$169 and was regularly $419
Posted on 10/5/22 at 3:21 pm to Tornado Alley
Damn.... thats a steal.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 4:18 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Has any tried the afternarket "heat shields" instead of the bowl?
Lately I've been not evening putting the bowl in and only using the top grill. Thinking with one of the shields I could use the bottom as well.
Lately I've been not evening putting the bowl in and only using the top grill. Thinking with one of the shields I could use the bottom as well.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 8:51 pm to mchias1
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Lately I've been not evening putting the bowl in and only using the top grill.
Try this instead:
place a terra cotta plant saucer in the water pan, that fits snug, and cover with foil in lieu of using water for the heat sink in your wsm.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:15 pm to jmon
I'm not worried about a heat sink, just want something the keeps the direct heat off the bottom grate. The bowl sits too low to the coals making it harder to add charcoal during the cook.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:24 pm to Tornado Alley
That’s an insane price. I thought webers only sell at msrp.
Posted on 10/6/22 at 5:30 am to 632627
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That’s an insane price. I thought webers only sell at msrp.
Sometimes in fall/winter, the big boxes will mark down grills and BBQ items (likely to make room for Santa displays). You just have to be there at the right time. I got a steal on a Weber Genesis one winter.
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