This is my second smoke on the 18.5 WSM. I use the minion method with kingsford charcoal briquettes. I put in one full chimney amount around the outer edges of the fire ring with a few pieces of apple. I then dump in one chimney full of hot coals into the center. Once the temp reaches 225 I close the vents in the bottom and leave the one on top wide open. The temp continues to rise to 300-325. How do i keep it low and slow? thanks for what you know.
Mike
PS: i forgot to add that I have the water pan about 3/4 full with tap water. I even tried closing the top vent to no avail.
Mike
PS: i forgot to add that I have the water pan about 3/4 full with tap water. I even tried closing the top vent to no avail.
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