Recent content by J Drew

I like the looks of the Maverick. thanks.

I'm referring to the built-in thermometer. All vents were wide open. Based on Paul's post I'm pretty sure I just didn't use enough charcoal. Oh well, if at first you don't succeed.......

Today was my first try and I need some expert analysis. Sorry if this is too long. I ran two dry runs this week in my new 18.5 each with a full starter's worth of charcoal. It held about 250 with the vents wide open. Today I put about 30 lit coals on top of 30 unlit. I hit 250 and added four...

Thanks Michael. I'm smoking four racks so I assume both grates will be needed. 2-2-1 sounds good.

Hi. Tomorrow is my first run on an 18.5 WSM. I'm smoking baby backs. I'll use both grates. I've always soaked my wood when smoking on my kettle grill. Should I with this smoker? Second, I usually use the 3-2-1 method. Is that still a good idea? If so, do you just pull the top grate and set...

Hello! My name is Jim and I live in North Central Iowa. I've some some smoking on my kettle grill (ribs and fish) but want to take it up a notch. I just bought an 18.5 WSM. Family coming tomorrow for the first batch of ribs. Fingers crossed!