Recent content by JP Fields

Many of this site talk about using the Brinkmann Water Pan as a replacement. When looking online I see there are two sizes of pans from Brinkmann. The first is 13 1/2" and it is called their water pan. Then there is a 15" that is actually the charcoal pan. Which one are you all using? About a...

So this is the Brisket several hours into the cook. Looks great. Ended up taking the brisket off after 9 1/2 hours of cooking. It was probe tender at least an hour earlier but I just did not believe it could be done already. Flavor was great but it was a tad dry. So I had my first learn. I...

So the rain put a major change in my cooking last night. First Brisket and starting it this morning. More pictures as the day progresses.

I think the 22" likes lots of charcoal. When I use mine I am always filling it up, 4 to 6 butts, and load it full with charcoal. I did 4 butts yesterday and had it held at 225° for 13 hours. I had the top vent open, bottom vents - 2 closed and 1 about a quarter open. I am always amazed at how...

It won't be this weekend but I am in the process of cooking 12 butts for work. 6 were done yesterday and 6 more today. I also have a Corned Beef Brisket I will be doing tomorrow. First time I have tried smoking one of them.

I bought an 18.5" for $175. It was two years old but still in the box and never opened. I thought that was a pretty good deal.

Well it's a big weekend for us at work this Friday and Saturday so my manager asked if I would make Pulled Pork for the team. Of course I said yes. So after a trip to Costco I arrived home with 12 butts. Six went on the WSM yesterday and six more today. Ohh boy did they turn out great. I have to...

Already did the slot mod (as I have on all of mine) and will probably add some handles to the lower grate.

Guys, just keep looking. I had seen a few 18's but usually not for much of a discount. When I saw this one "New In Box" they were asking $200. Being that it had never been used, I felt that was a good price but offered $175 just to see. They immediately excepted. Probably could have bought it...

I kept hearing about all of the great deals you guys have scored on CL. So I kept looking around and finally found my deal. Today I picked up an 18.5" WSM. It is last years model, still in the box and got it for $175. Now I have Poppa Bear, Momma Bear and Baby Bear. Ohhh how I love the WSM.

Thanks Vern, yep they taste great. Sorry, no left overs. I have a lot of friends that live really close by and they already claimed them.

Well 4 Butts are know pulled. Man oh man does it taste good. I love my WSM. Cooks a load of meat and pretty much set it and forget it. Here's a shot of one of the four. Hope y'all enjoyed.

So Chuck Roast came of the 14.5" earlier today. Pulled 1/2 of it and the other 1/2 planning on slicing it. Now I have to get the Butts off the 22.5" Here's together Chuckie

So I have the day off and decided to fire up both the 22.5 and the 14.5. Boston Butts are going on the 22 and Chuckie and Pork Loin on the 14. This is a lot of meat. More pics to come during the day.

About a month ago I bought my first WSM 22.5" smoker and I absolutely love it. I have a number of very successful cooks (or at least my friends think it was terrific) under my belt but I have a question. When reading through the posts I see many folks talking about only using 3 or 4 chunks of...