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My results: Temp barely got past 250 which I didn't like. I like running chicken at 275. Started a different thread discussing everything I did and looking for advice.

Hi all, I got my brand new 2014 WSM 18.5" 2 weekends ago. I assembled it and ran 16 coals and a chunk of wood through it. Yesterday I did my first smoke on it and I was unhappy with my temps. While the temp stayed steady, it failed to get to the desired temp I wanted. I was doing chicken wings...

Happy Friday! I put together my new 18.5" WSM last Sunday as did a light seasoning run of 16 coals and a chunk of wood. This Sunday for Father's Day I will be cooking a ton of chicken wings for a family BBQ, might try some brats and mac and cheese as well but at the bare minimum it'll be the...

Thanks! I am hoping for the same thing!

I flipped them backwards so my charcoal pan rests on bricks so I can easily lift and move the entire cooker to attend to the charcoal pan if needed.

I have always rubbed the night before and I have never had an issue with too much moisture getting out! To each their own. I rub with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and brown sugar with no liquids. I usually do 2-2-1 at 250-275.

I just read I should season it so I did and I probably would have done it no matter what just to burn off anything I wouldn't want in meat. Sorta like how some people wash brand new clothes before they wear them because you never know who tried it on or whatnot.

I am not doing competitions now but I have thought about it in the future. I may enter an amateur rib and chicken comp in September, if not I may look more seriously next year.

Thanks! I only ran about 20 coals through it yesterday with a little lump mixed in but you think I'm good to go?

Hi everyone! I recently made the jump from an ECB I learned on for 2 years to a 2014 18.5" WSM! I've very excited! I put it together yesterday and did a seasoning run. I plan to do one more seasoning run before I run any meat on it. I included a pic of my old ECB and my new WSM. I plan to...

I've been thinking about trying the high heat brisket. Any issue keeping the temp high? Did you used your Stoked unit?

So are you only foiling the saucer or still foiling the water pan too? Sorry I'm a noob when it comes to the saucer.

Thanks! What size did you get? Also do you have a picture of your setup so I can check it out?

I guess my point is I have never "needed" nor used a thermo reading at the grate so why should that change now? I don't see needing it as a necessity but it seems like other people use theirs? I'm ok with just assuming the grate is about 20-30* hotter than the temp read I am getting.

But where can you get a ceramic stone or clay bottom for cheap. Weber has a ceramic stone for about $50! If I was to spend $50 on that I might as well double it and get a used IQ110.

Do you guys think it's 100% a MUST HAVE? Or can I go without it like I am used to? I'm a backyard BBQer that might want to try competition in the next few years but not for awhile.

Thanks Chris, Out of curiosity is there Soo's recipe online for the ribs? I have seen something similar before but I have never heard the agave nectar part so I was just curious as to how much brown sugar, agave and juice I should add. Also when wrapping is it better to individually wrap each...

Hi BBQers, I am a self taught (interwebs) BBQer. I have ALWAYS used my water pan but after seeing that at least half the people on this site, as well as the man, Harry Soo himself, never use water, I thought I should give it a try. Being new to a WSM I assume the best way to regulate...

Hi guys, I'm not sure if I am the only one that has this problem or not. When I smoke an 8lb pork butt I usually go for 10-12 hours and then wrap and let it rest in a cooler for an hour before pulling. When all is said and done the bone slides out completely clean, the meat is perfectly juicy...

Hi everyone, I recently ordered a brand new WSM 18.5" and when I received it I noticed it's late May, and I got the 2013 model without the Grommet. That is the only change YoY correct? Do people actually think it's necessary to have the grommet or can I get by without it and/or create my own? I...