First Smoke on 1880 WSM

[Lawrence M.]

Hello,

Last week I picked up an 1880: HERE
This is my first cook on it and my first smoke ever. I decided to keep it simple with a deboned 8# butt. The cook took 11 hours and the WSM cruised along at 225-250 deg. most of the day. I had to add some charcoal for the last hour and half, but otherwise it was simple and fun. The results were pretty tasty considering my first cook. Thanks to TVWBB for all the resources to make it a success, and my gf for helping with the cook!

Enjoy the pics!

Rubbed

BBQ area

1880 base with its SJS counterpart

MM 10 coals- lasted 9 hours before cooling off

0 hours in

Cruisin along at 225 deg

4 hours in

8 Hours in

Flipped and 11 Hours in

Proud of my first cook

Pulled!

 

[Jim H.]

Great job for your first cook! Enjoy cooking on your little piece of Weber history. Nice to have something collectible that is functional too!

 

[Tyler S.]

The charcoal chimney looks huge on the 1880. Great looking pork!

 

[Stefan B]

Nicely done Lawrence!

I'll never get tired of seeing that little gem in action.

 

[Shaun R]

Fantastic job Lawrence! That's the first time I have ever seen an 1880 in action!

 

[MKEvenson]

What a joy on your face. Great job and great looking meat!!!!

 

[Jay(olliecaboose)]

You should be proud! that looks GREAT!

 

[Jerry N.]

You're already a pro. No water, minion start, 11 hours . . . Great job. You might have got the whole cook done without adding charcoal if you added more charcoal. You can pile the charcoal a little over the ring and just make a little "divet" for the minion start charcoal.

Excellent cook!!

 

[AJ S.]

Awesome Job!
Love pulled pork..
That mini WSM is too cool!

 

[Chuck_B]

looks awesome Lawrence! And look at the little WSM...HOW CUUUUUUUUUUTE

 

[CarolB (CAB)]

The little WSM is so cute! And what a way to nail your first smoke! The pork butt looks delicious!

 

[Lew Newby]

WTG Lawrence. Your smile says it all.