Recent content by WMurph

Thanks Rusty solid info. I'm new to the site and just read about Memorial Day. I'm trying to get there but miles to go before I can sleep. I really appreciate this stuff you guys are really helpful no one else understands what I'm talking about all they want to do is eat

I never tried the minion method but that makes sense thanks

I got a 2-channel thermo probe they are pretty accurate so I can monitor temps good I want to stay traditional don't want start drilling holes and add fans gonna try to get to work as designed and have heat draw air out through the top

I know wood burn hotter was gonna let wood burn down and add hot coals anyway just trying to think outside the box innovate

yeah I read some of the stuff about seasoning I am plannng on at test run or two I bought this WSM at a big discount slightly damaged, fell off the back of a truck REALLY center section was out of round and porcelain is a little chipped. But hey I got a 22 1/2 WSM new. I rolled the center...

I have a new 22 1/2 WSM it has not taken it's maiden voyage as of yet. I have smoked in the past on my Kettle an in my Traeger pellet (the little on) I feel there's not enough smoke from the pellet. After reading Aaron Franklins book I am kinda jonesing to try just wood instead of charcoal...

Thanks for the suggestion I am trying to avoid drilling the rivet out as this area will be heavily inundated with ashes and likely subjected to corrosion. I will let you know how it goes thanks

Hello everyone I am new to WSM but not really new to BBQ/smoking I currently have a weber genesis 3-burner with sear station/weber kettle/traeger pellet (the little one)/ and now a new WSM 22 1/2" that I recently purchased a from ace hardware (slightly damamged fell off the back of a truck)...