I have become a real fan of using the WSM to sear by removing the middle section and placing the grate right over the top of the charcoal ring. I did it again yesterday for a couple of tritip's. Get them to a bit below target temp, remove middle, set grate on ring and sear away. I used to fire up a kettle with some lump charcoal for searing, and I've also tried using a grate on a chimney starter with hot coals. Both work well, but using coals you already have going is sure convenient.
I've also really liked it for a nice reverse sear on good steaks. Get the steaks relatively slowly to about 120 and then reverse sear down below. I've done the same on a kettle before, as many do, first indirect and then spread and sear right over the coals. The WSM does a stellar job though, and some times when I'm done I can reassemble the WSM and smoke some cheese or something.
I can't imagine ever being without a couple kettles, but the WSM is sure a diverse piece of cooking gear.
I've also really liked it for a nice reverse sear on good steaks. Get the steaks relatively slowly to about 120 and then reverse sear down below. I've done the same on a kettle before, as many do, first indirect and then spread and sear right over the coals. The WSM does a stellar job though, and some times when I'm done I can reassemble the WSM and smoke some cheese or something.
I can't imagine ever being without a couple kettles, but the WSM is sure a diverse piece of cooking gear.