For my 2nd cook did a brisket flat 4.5 pounds. Was able to get to desired temp 240-270. Brisket finished 5.5 hours. Came out a little dry but really good taste. I've done two cooks so far and the food has came out excellent both times. However I'm disappointed in the performance of the WSM 18.5.
First cook was spare ribs 6 hours with lump. Ran really hot was a constant chase for steady temp. cook went 6 hours . charcoal ran another hour before dropping.
This 4.5 pound brisket flat was with KBB full ring with 20 lit dumped in hole in the center of the ring. 3/4 full water pan to start. With two adjustments in the first hour ran pretty steady for couple hours at 260 after wrapping the brisket at 165 the temp recovered to 267 for 15 minutes then dropped to 225. I had one vent open 1/2 way, opened all vents 100%. temp recovered to 240ish for the rest of the cook. total cook time 5.5 hours.
Wanted to see how long the WSM would go on this full ring. After removing the flat the temp recovered to to 266 then dropped to 210 one hour later all vents 100% open
So far 7 hours at 280 with a full ring Royal Oak lump. 6 Hours with with KBB bag full ring. Less vent play but 6 hours?
I have to say so far I have had an easier time with the snake method on my kettle with longer burn times and less vent play. I thought the WSM would up game with more set it and forget it. I''m wondering if I should have bought the Pit Barrel Cooker instead.
First cook was spare ribs 6 hours with lump. Ran really hot was a constant chase for steady temp. cook went 6 hours . charcoal ran another hour before dropping.
This 4.5 pound brisket flat was with KBB full ring with 20 lit dumped in hole in the center of the ring. 3/4 full water pan to start. With two adjustments in the first hour ran pretty steady for couple hours at 260 after wrapping the brisket at 165 the temp recovered to 267 for 15 minutes then dropped to 225. I had one vent open 1/2 way, opened all vents 100%. temp recovered to 240ish for the rest of the cook. total cook time 5.5 hours.
Wanted to see how long the WSM would go on this full ring. After removing the flat the temp recovered to to 266 then dropped to 210 one hour later all vents 100% open
So far 7 hours at 280 with a full ring Royal Oak lump. 6 Hours with with KBB bag full ring. Less vent play but 6 hours?
I have to say so far I have had an easier time with the snake method on my kettle with longer burn times and less vent play. I thought the WSM would up game with more set it and forget it. I''m wondering if I should have bought the Pit Barrel Cooker instead.