Recent content by Chris Dietz

Purchased the bbq gasket .com option for WSM 22.5, Used oven cleaner, worked well but this was quite a project. My smoker had only been used 10-14 times and the build up was burnt on for sure. I wish I would have just installed when the smoker was new. After 4 rounds of carefully sprayed oven...

Thanks for the responses. Total cook time was 14.5 hours, I was especially pleased with the first effort with brisket. The flat was just a tad dry. I pulled, let sit out for about 35 minutes and the wrapped for only about 30. I will be more patient next time. Thanks for the responses.

I just received the gasket kit for my 22.5, do you have a recommendation for a powerful food grade degreaser? I have quite a bit of cleaning to do prior to installation. I want to ensure a secure fit.

I posted this in another forum and think this may be the correct place. When a brisket reaches the prob tender stage do you pull and instantly wrap, or let cool to 160 then wrap? I will post pictures tomorrow but I went all in on a 13lb prime from Costco. First attemp at brisket. Fingers...

Where did you order the Gasket kit? I have the 22.5 and I really would love to gasket the door and lid.

Thanks for the feedback, I will check diameter and look at the gasket kit.

I have not had any issues with the handle getting too hot either. Sorry for the confusion.

I have completed (5) long smokes on a new WSM 22.5. 25lbs of butt, 8 racks of ribs, 2 chickens, I was hoping that would be enough time to seal? The interior of the smoker is completely covered with BBQ residue/seasoning to the point of looking wet. Sometimes the build up around the lid even...

I did not add a gasket with a cajun bandit door and compression latch. Appears to be a super tight fit without gasket. Zero smoke or heat loss.

I recently purchased have the Maverick 733 to go with the new WSM 22.5 I received at Christmas. So far I have been fairly pleased with the ease of use, accuracy, and range. It does feel a little cheaply built and I wish it had an IPhone compatible app. All in all a solid addition.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have been reading threads on this great forum about all aspects of smoking on the WSM. The knowledge and ingenuity on this board are amazing. Assembling everything right now, extremely pumped. I will figure out the picture posting and add some tonight.

Been browsing this forum for several months. As I sit here, a freshly delivered WSM 22.5, Maverick 733, new CB door, special charcoal ring + latch sit ready for assembly. My wife is on board, I am truly blessed. Pictures to follow as I hope to break it in this weekend. This forum is amazing...