First Cook

[Marcus]

Rather accidentally I got my first results from my new WSM. I just intended to do a dry run to learn the best ways to run the vents. But after a little pressure from the wife and some great prices on ribs on Sunday i started cooking.

Had a few issues with the temps as it was a little blowy out. But after fashioning a rudimentary wind break things settled down.

The result was unexpectedly good.

 

[Gary H. NJ]

Definitely eatable! And they'll only get better with time and experience. Good smokin'!

 

[TravisH]

Nice.

Yeah, it doesn't take much to come up with a workable 'wind break'.

 

[Paul H]

Marcus, I remember when my WSM use to shine like that

 

[MKEvenson]

Marcus, welcome to the forum. Those ribs look delicous. 1st time I've seen an enclosed ash catcher on the WSM. Where have I been? Glad you decided to throw some meat on the Barby! Hate to waste fuel.

Mark

 

[Wolgast]

Welcome to the world of BBQ - Ribs looks great!

Mk - 1st time I've seen an enclosed ash catcher on the WSM. ? you mean the heat deflector on the bottom?

 

[MKEvenson]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wolgast:
Welcome to the world of BBQ - Ribs looks great!

Mk - 1st time I've seen an enclosed ash catcher on the WSM. ? you mean the heat deflector on the bottom?

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I have the heat deflector on mine, it's the round shield on top of the heat deflector and just under the lower section of the smoker I was refering to. Maybe I'm seeing things, it ain't 5PM yet.