Recent content by Walt Haase

Success! I smoked two 10-pound pork butts yesterday; they came out great. I started with 1 1/2 chimneys unlit charcoal and 10 lit charcoals. It was slow to come up to temperature, but once there I was able to hold and adjust quite well. The bottom vents averaged 25% open each. I had to adjust...

I have a 18.5 inch WSM and have a difficult time controlling temperature. I want to hold 220 - 230 degrees, but usually I run 260 - 280 degrees at the cooking grate. I use charcoal briquettes. I start with 1 - 2 chimneys unlit, topped with 1/2 chimney lit; Minion method. There is water in the...

I have had good results putting smoked pork butts in a cooler to rest. Normally I have one butt double wrapped in foil then wrapped in old towels and rest in the cooler for 2-3 hours before I pull it. My last pork butt smoke I did 3 9-pound butts. These were to be pulled and frozen and brought...

Success! I smoked a small brisket today. Started with a full ring using the Minion method. Had a nice steady fire the entire cook without having to add charcoal. The brisket is resting now; dinner in an hour. Thanks for all your advice.

I just pruned an old peach tree. Sounds like I can use it to smoke. Should the bark be removed?

I have just completed my first smoke on my new 18.5 WSM (that is another discussion topic). I added charcoal during the smoke by tossing unlit coals through the door. Most made it to the charcoal ring; some fell to the bottom. I have read where people add lit coals to the smoker; I couldn't toss...