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Thanks Glen... Big help...I am guessing it was maybe 30 lit. I didnt count them although I should have...A little too confident I think. Im having the exact opposite effect that I have with my previous smoker. My previous one leaked too much so I know it runs hot and was somewhat used to it...

Hi... I posted this also in Barbecue. Not sure which is more fitting for my question. Im not new to BBQ but I am new to WSM... My previous smoker while it served me well, was a go Kart compared to my WSM. Im trying to get used to using it but had the following question/observations after my...

Hi... I bought the new WSM last Xmas and am embarrassed to say that today was the first time I was able to use it after a very busy summer. I chose something prety basic. After my first cook I have a few questions. I did some loin back ribs and used the minion method. I figured I wouldnt...

Wow!!!! Perfect!! Thats exactly what I was looking for. It looked like it turned out great from the pictures. Thanks a lot......

Has anyone ever cured and cooked their own ham? I love ham from the deli. I hate all the additives with the cheap stuff but hate to spend $8 per pound and the good stuff. Is this easy enough to do? It seems to me it would require a colder but am not sure. I am really curious if anyone has...

Thanks everyone...... I think I will adjust evenly, maybe play around with it on a windy day. This past weekend was windy in the Northeast, but didnt get a chance to use the WSM.

Hi... Im curious when adjusting bottom vents for temp control whether people adjust all vents equally or not. It seems like adjusting them equally is generally the best approach however are there ever circumstances where you might want to adjust them differently? On a windy day closing the...

Thanks folks.....I guess no foil it is

Hi... I have a newer 18.5" water smoker. I know Chris has a video as well as advice regarding foiling the water pan. Any advice with the newer smokers as to whether to foil and maybe how to? Thanks Werner

I made this last night and it came out awesome! I think I cooked it a little too long though and burned it a bit too much on the outside. I wound up cooking this on my gas grill since I bought a bunch of chicken sections and it would not have fit on my kettle. Thanks Bryan! This one is a...

I usually do what Kevin suggested.. It works well. I use a pot and keep the water running at a trickle to make sure there it stays moving. The only other method I have found that works well is finding a pan that has mass and is aluminum. I use all-clad as it has some mass. The aluminum is a...

Anyone have an idea what is out of spec between ones that stay and ones that dont? Im just curious since nothing looks bent or irregular. I emailed Weber as I was short one nut and they were really helpful. In my reply I asked that question but havent heard yet. Thanks Werner

Hi I bought a WSM 18.5" and tried to assemble it last night. Im short one nut...I emailed Weber but was thinking of making a trip to the hardware store. Does anyone know if there is anything special about the screws/nuts used on the WSM? Hardened stainless? Something heat resistant? Also my...

Thanks graham... I think I will do the same... I havent used it yet as its still in my living room...Does your heat shield sit close to the ground? I think I have it assembled right, but it seems like it is pretty close. Unfortunately Im short a part as well so Ill either have to make a trip to...

Hi... I am the proud owner of a new 18.5" WSM. I find that the heat shield keeps popping out of the tabs. Is this normal? I have just assembled it, but it doesnt seem that the heat shield will pop out all the way so that it can be removed. Thanks

I think Ill probably take the Smokey Joes. I havent fully decided but I have suitcases, pack and play for the young one(portable crib), toys, and food. If I do take the One touch, I was actually able to score a clearance one touch silver 22" on clearance at a local retailer for $40. Keeping...

OK... So here is my dilemma. I have a one touch 22 1/2 inch Silver. I also have two Smokey Joes of the the 18" variety. We are going on a trip to Maine and several friends will be there. I was planning on carting up the Smokey Joes and hadnt put much thought into it. Then I started...

I actually have a grinder and sausage tube for my kitchen aid.. now you got me thinking. The very few times Ive made sausage, I have usually used pork butt.

Hi Jim, Thanks for responding. As far as the beans go, do you add them after smoked or raw to the beans before being cooked? Ive made Boston Beans many times and use salt pork so I would assume using this after smoking, but would be curious what you mean. Thanks again

Hi there. I was curious what folks do with the trimmed meat after trimming some Spare Ribs into St. Louis cut? Do you throw them separately on the smoker? Save them for something else? Toss them? I cant imagine wasting this meat. Thanks