Rusty James
TVWBB Emerald Member
How long does it take to properly season a new WSM before it makes great pork BBQ?
I've had my 18.5" model for almost two years now, and I seem to have dialed-in the right kind of charcoal, wood, and wood placement that makes some of the best Q I have tasted so far.
Now, I have the 14.5" little brother, but I haven't been able to match the flavor output of the bigger model yet. Granted, I've used briquettes-only for everything cooked in the smaller WSM - up until today when I used lump for the first time. I pulled two butts about midnight, and as the wife tasted them, she said they still don't taste quite the same as the butts from the bigger smoker.
I can’t confirm if she’s right or not, so I wrapped the meat in foil and placed them in a warm oven to sit overnight (something I always do with butts). I’m hoping the seasonings and smoke will continue to meld overnight, and produce the desired results.
Anyone else (that owns two smokers) ever experienced this?
One other thing, the 14.5" WSM tends to run a little hotter than the bigger model. Today, it fluctuated between 265° to 325°. The center section also has a slight rock to it, but I can't see any smoke coming out between the seal.
I've had my 18.5" model for almost two years now, and I seem to have dialed-in the right kind of charcoal, wood, and wood placement that makes some of the best Q I have tasted so far.
Now, I have the 14.5" little brother, but I haven't been able to match the flavor output of the bigger model yet. Granted, I've used briquettes-only for everything cooked in the smaller WSM - up until today when I used lump for the first time. I pulled two butts about midnight, and as the wife tasted them, she said they still don't taste quite the same as the butts from the bigger smoker.
I can’t confirm if she’s right or not, so I wrapped the meat in foil and placed them in a warm oven to sit overnight (something I always do with butts). I’m hoping the seasonings and smoke will continue to meld overnight, and produce the desired results.
Anyone else (that owns two smokers) ever experienced this?
One other thing, the 14.5" WSM tends to run a little hotter than the bigger model. Today, it fluctuated between 265° to 325°. The center section also has a slight rock to it, but I can't see any smoke coming out between the seal.
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