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I've been hitting ribs hard lately to try different techniques and need a break from pork. I plan on cooking either a spatchcocked bird or halves. I would usually cook this in my kettle but want to try it in the WSM. I am curious to see if it gives it a little different flavor profile since the...

I just received my new HeaterMeter, whoohoo. I had a few issues with the case. Have you ever put something together but couldn't fine a nut to screw it together? That happened to me the nut kept falling out of the slot in the case. I vacuumed, used a magnet even got out my metal detector, still...

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I have a brand new WSM 22.5. First cook today and it's windy and cold, 20 mph wind chills at 5. It seems to be cooking upside down. The top grate is 20-30 degrees colder than the bottom. Has anyone ever experienced this? Thanks Much Shand Republic, MO

I first want to thank everybody that contributes to the TVWBB forums especially the Mini WSM subforum. The information shared here is invaluable and has helped me immensely in the success of my cooks. I wanted to ask at what temp does your Mini WSM prefer to settle at or what is a range that...

I have a 18" WSM and so far I have cooked a pork butt and 3 racks of ribs. Everything has come out delicious. I'm planning on smoking a brisket this weekend and I want to make sure I get it right. When I cooked the pork butt, the Maverick probe at the top grate level was 25 degrees or so away...

I am doing my first cook since making a couple of mods for my 22.5" WSM (Nomex gasket and grommet mods). Two 7-ish lb. pork butts on since about 8:00 this morning. I know there are lots of variables that deal with temp control (outside temp, humidity, type of charcoal, wind, etc.) and am...