Joe M. (Smokin' Joe)
New member
So this weekend I finally used my WSM that I got for Xmas. It was a learning experience but I am hooked. So the following are some lessons from a first timer.
-Never, ever, ever light your chimney starter on concrete. Scared the BeJesus out of me and the Dog.
-Keep it easy on the Cayenne Pepper when making the "Magic Dust"
-One unlit chimney starter topped by a 1/2 lit chimney starter does not cut it on a cold day....even in Miami (50)
-Ribs were juicy but not kept on long enough, you can tell by the bones in the pics
-Being a good cook and a good smoker do not go hand in hand.
-Also, I was losing smoke at the seal of the lid. is that normal?
Over all I gave my ribs a C+. I think the lack of heat to control was my first mistake. throw in the heat of the rub and there is room for improvment. They were great the next day and learning what I did I can't wait to do it again.
-Never, ever, ever light your chimney starter on concrete. Scared the BeJesus out of me and the Dog.
-Keep it easy on the Cayenne Pepper when making the "Magic Dust"
-One unlit chimney starter topped by a 1/2 lit chimney starter does not cut it on a cold day....even in Miami (50)
-Ribs were juicy but not kept on long enough, you can tell by the bones in the pics
-Being a good cook and a good smoker do not go hand in hand.
-Also, I was losing smoke at the seal of the lid. is that normal?
Over all I gave my ribs a C+. I think the lack of heat to control was my first mistake. throw in the heat of the rub and there is room for improvment. They were great the next day and learning what I did I can't wait to do it again.