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    Another pulled pork question

    Thanks for the replies and great advice. I think I'll put it on in the AM instead of the night before and foil/rise temps up a bit if need be. Appreciate the help!
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    Another pulled pork question

    Hi All - I am planning on doing pulled pork this weekend for a family reunion. I'm planning on getting a 5-6 lb butt. and it will be part of dinner saturday night. Here is the question that has me up nights (all problems should be so tough): Do I put it on at midnight Friday before I go to bed...
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    Perplexed over correct size WSM

    Hi - I agonized over this decision. In the end, I returned the 22.5 I bought and got the 18.5 and am very happy I did. It's easy to transport the 18.5 and it holds plenty of meat for a small group. The large one is indeed awesome and there are great reasons for keeping it, but if small groups...
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    What is best for first cook?

    All good suggestions here - i'd say that ribs are a good way to start. They take a good 4-5 hours and that will be a good way to test out the smoker and control temps. Butt is great too - but it'll be a long day!
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    First weekend smoke

    Thanks gents!
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    First weekend smoke

    I just returned from a long weekend where we fired up a new 18.5. Wow - controlling temps was really easy. Way easier than when smoking on a kettle. I'm still learning the correct cook times (did a 6 pound butt and 11 hours wasn't nearly long enough!) but getting the feel of using it wasn't as...
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    How many lit coals?

    Thanks so much to everyone for these great Tips. I'll be giving it a go tomorrow morning. Think I'll try 20 obso coals and full ring of unlit. Happy smoking!
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    How many lit coals?

    Hi all - Second question of the day from a newbie. For the minion method in an 18.5 wsm, how many lit coals do you recommend? I've seen a wide range in what I've read - from 15 coals all the way up to a full chimney. I want a 225-250 temp for pulled pork. I'm leaning towards 15-20 coals but I...
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    Firing up an 18.5 for the first time!

    Thanks so much for the great advice - I'll give it a go! Happy 4th!
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    Firing up an 18.5 for the first time!

    Hi everyone - I am new to the site and I'm excited to be a part of it! I just got a new 18.5 WSM and I'm going to fire it up tomorrow for the first time to do pulled pork and ribs. I've smoked on a kettle before and I've done a bunch of reading, but I am curious about bringing the smoker to...

 

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