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Andy, you probably already know this, but, for those who are pretty new to WSM cooking, you should not rely on the accuracy of the built-in dome thermometer. They are not reliable. The best thing to do is use a wired probe, preferably one that can be calibrated, and to position that probe in...

You'll need the water pan, the cooking grates and the missing handles too. Forget the thermometer!

Yes, you can do that but it isn't necessary. You can easily cook a whole brisket and get a great result. Regardless of whether you cook it whole or separated, you need to use temperature as a guideline only and learn how a brisket feels when it is at the desired tenderness. This takes time...

In my experience, those 2"-4" makes for a very different set of numbers. That having been said, do what works best for your style.

Sorry Bob, I totally disagree with you. The temperature of the air rising around the inner circumference of the the cooker, (the "updraft"), is not the same as the temperature of the air when it hits grate level. My experience has taught me that the best place to measure the temperature in the...

This is it!

There is no "right way" to control temps in a WSM, just what works best for you. I recommend that you try different methods and determine which best suits your cooking style. Just keep in mind that it is always best to control the temps while they are on the way up than it is to quell the fire...

Congratulations and enjoy the awesome experience!

As of this writing, we've earned 29 Grand Championships, 27 Reserve Grand Championships, 5 trips to The Jack, 4 trips to the Sam's Club National Finals and more 1st Place and Top 5 category calls than I care to go count. All of these accomplishments have been achieved cooking on 18" and 22"...

As a long-time KCBS competitor, I can assure you that the vast majority for teams are cooking and turning in thighs in the Chicken category. Thighs have a great balance between muscle and fat which helps to produce a very good product if cooked properly. That having been said, drumsticks have...

We purchased a Duracell Powerpak 600 back in early 2008 and it worked well...for a while. The supplied AC recharging adapter failed within a few months. We purchased a replacement directly from the manufacturer which also failed within a few months. Lesson learned. We never had much luck...

That's a shame, Chris, but it would definitely be more fun to take that trip as a spectator with family. At the very least, you have a lot of valuable information with which to plan the trip when it happens for you!

Don't trust the Weber thermometer. It is very unlikely to be accurate and the temperature it is reading is at the dome. Do yourself and your pork butt a favor and use your Maverick.

Soaking, in my opinion and experience, is a complete waste of time. Honestly, you could soak a chuck of wood for 24 hours and the water is only going to penetrate an eighth to a quarter of an inch. Now, that having been said, if you are ever in a situation where you have to build a smoke...

Thanks for the kudos, Jim! We appreciate it! No worries on your comments as I didn't think you were being critical of the food at all. I think all the rediculously high scoring that is going on around the county only serves to highlight those events where the scoring numbers are lower. And...

We've been fortunate to have competed at The Jack on five separate occasions and have gotten to know the ropes pretty well. Many of the comments already posted here are accurate but I'll add a few new ones and elaborate on a few others. First, regarding alcohol and the fact that Moore County...

To be honest, Jim, I thought the scoring was much more balanced than I've seen at a contest in a long time. It was obvious that the judges there were not afraid to use more than just 8s & 9s which seems to have become the norm at most events around the country. Cooks often complain about...

Great write up and photo documentary, Chris! It was great to finally meet you in person and what a great day to have three all WSM teams take the top three overall places at the contest! Kelly & Kathleen McIntosh, the KCBS Reps for the contest, stopped by our site after the awards ceremony and...

First Place Chicken for Rhythm 'n QUE!

Rhythm 'n QUE is currently working on a true competition class schedule for 2013. No details yet but we'll let y'all know when we have some firm dates and locations!