Are any WSK and WSM owners still using the WSM?

[Joe-Mofongolero]

It seems to me that many who have taken the time to learn to smoke on a WSK never or barely touch the WSM anymore. I know I'm generalizing, but I'd love to hear about some experiences. I know it's been discussed, but I think a fresh thread couldn't hurt!

 

[Brett-EDH]

Sold my WSM after buying my WSK. I didn’t have a need for the WSM at that point. I never looked back.

 

[Joe-Mofongolero]

Sold my WSM after buying my WSK. I didn’t have a need for the WSM at that point. I never looked back.

And a signature to match the stance! Hah. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[DanHoo]

I sold my pit boss pellet smoker and WSM22 and replaced them with the WSK.

 

[RLittle]

I tend to just acquire more Webers and never get rid of any. I kept my WSM 18 but mainly use it as a travel smoker for beach trips. I probably use it 3-4 times per year.

 

[Joe-Mofongolero]

I sold my pit boss pellet smoker and WSM22 and replaced them with the WSK.

Thanks! So, I'm assuming no regrets? I didn't detect any in this message

 

[Joe-Mofongolero]

I tend to just acquire more Webers and never get rid of any. I kept my WSM 18 but mainly use it as a travel smoker for beach trips. I probably use it 3-4 times per year.

Know what? I picked up a WSM 18 used for $75 and was thinking I'd clean it up and resell if I got the WSK, but now you've got me thinking I should keep it. Now where do I put it so the wife doesn't complain....

 

[Mark Foreman]

I sold my WSM 14 & 22 and my WSK (too big for 2) and kept my Smokin-it #3 electric.

 

[DanHoo]

Thanks! So, I'm assuming no regrets? I didn't detect any in this message

None.

I think WSMs have their place and for some smokes, the WSM might be a better fit than the WSK. My journey to buying a WSK is in the thread below. What works for me may not work for others, and that's fine.

https://tvwbb.com/threads/survivor-patio-edition.90329/

 

[Michael Chen]

We still have our two 14” WSMs, but I have not used them in over a year after getting our WSKs.

 

[RLittle]

I should clarify that my WSK is the daily driver. I had space for the WSM and it does come in handy at times so I had no reason to sell. If space is a concern, the WSK will fill all your needs.

 

[DuaneMac]

I gave my WSM 18 to my son when I got the WSK. I don’t think the WSK produces as much of a smoked flavor though, which is fine we don’t like things overly smoked

 

[Joe-Mofongolero]

Thank you all for the replies. I got the OK from the wife to get the E6 since she also happened to want a new entertainment center, and, well, since we're already spending money...

I'm going for it. I'll also use the $75 WSM and see how things turn out with both.

 

[DanHoo]

Thank you all for the replies. I got the OK from the wife to get the E6 since she also happened to want a new entertainment center, and, well, since we're already spending money...

I'm going for it. I'll also use the $75 WSM and see how things turn out with both.

Sounds like win win win.

That said, side bets are being made on how long you'll keep the WSM

 

[Joe-Mofongolero]

Sounds like win win win.

That said, side bets are being made on how long you'll keep the WSM

Hah! I'm already planning a side by side pork butt cook, which has the neighbors already salivating. If people love the results I get from a pellet tube on the gas grill, these should be amazing.

 

[DanHoo]

Hah! I'm already planning a side by side pork butt cook, which has the neighbors already salivating. If people love the results I get from a pellet tube on the gas grill, these should be amazing.

Here is my .02 of advice on the "side by side" and that is to NOT try and smoke them exactly the same way. The WSM has its way, and the WSK has its way.

for the WSK, may I recommend what I call the hybrid turbo pork shoulder method. I've done this on both the BGE and the WSK. Smoke for a couple of hours and then bring up the heat for a hot-and-fast finish.

I no longer smoke pork butt low-and slow unless I want it ready for lunch, and then I'll do an overnight cook that is FTC ready at 8 to 9am.

 

[Joe-Mofongolero]

Here is my .02 of advice on the "side by side" and that is to NOT try and smoke them exactly the same way. The WSM has its way, and the WSK has its way.

for the WSK, may I recommend what I call the hybrid turbo pork shoulder method. I've done this on both the BGE and the WSK. Smoke for a couple of hours and then bring up the heat for a hot-and-fast finish.

I no longer smoke pork butt low-and slow unless I want it ready for lunch, and then I'll do an overnight cook that is FTC ready at 8 to 9am.

Noted! I've been doing pork butts at 275 and going to 300 after wrapping. I've never done one on a WSK or WSM before, though. I am pretty oblivious, so I'm not sure what temp you started at in the post you referenced. EDIT: I read further down and saw 205 when the meat went on.

 

[DanHoo]

Noted! I've been doing pork butts at 275 and going to 300 after wrapping. I've never done one on a WSK or WSM before, though. I am pretty oblivious, so I'm not sure what temp you started at in the post you referenced. EDIT: I read further down and saw 205 when the meat went on.

IMO the WSM works great in the 225F to 250F range. let it ride until done as that's what it is built to do.

for the WSK, pack some chunks of smoke wood and light a small clump of 5 to 8 coals around these chunks. Get small fire going near the smoking wood and let it do whatever it does.

search for posts from @Brett-EDH on technique. TBH when it comes to the WSK, I follow a lot of what he does when it comes to the WSK.

I've only had my WSK for three years but I don't smoke that often on it. Why? because if it fits on the 18 inch grate of the BGE that's what I'm using. I don't consider the BGE better, or worse than the WSK for smoking, it's just smaller and I use it if it fits on the BGE.

That said, if I'm grilling over coal I always use the WSK.

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