Greetings all, I have been lurking here almost a year and learning a great deal about the WSM thanks to all for the wealth of info! I have a file full of printouts!
Just assembled WSM; added a Trend thermometer in the dome and am ready to do 2 butts and a brisket this weekend. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I own a Bandera which is great for ribs, but it is a fuel hog and needs a lot more tending than the WSM. I got the WSM mainly for brisket, whole turkey and butts Where I don't need to fuss with it every 45 minutes to an hour.
Question is, I read where it runs hot the first few smokes. Do I need to do anything different the first time? I will use the Minion method but will start early Saturday morning so I will be awake the whole time to learn/mess with the vents.
Thanks in advance!
Mark
Just assembled WSM; added a Trend thermometer in the dome and am ready to do 2 butts and a brisket this weekend. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I own a Bandera which is great for ribs, but it is a fuel hog and needs a lot more tending than the WSM. I got the WSM mainly for brisket, whole turkey and butts Where I don't need to fuss with it every 45 minutes to an hour.
Question is, I read where it runs hot the first few smokes. Do I need to do anything different the first time? I will use the Minion method but will start early Saturday morning so I will be awake the whole time to learn/mess with the vents.
Thanks in advance!
Mark