First Time Firing Up the WSM

[James Merriman]

Hoping to fire up the WSM for the first time this weekend. Should I do it dry, with meat, or does it matter?

 

[J Hoke]

Don't waste charcoal to fire it up without meat. Best way to season is to cook on it and often.

 

[PeterZ]

Don't waste charcoal to fire it up without meat. Best way to season is to cook on it and often.

Yep, thants right !!! =)

 

[Chad Bman]

With meat!

 

[Bob Mann]

Hi James. WSMs are enameled inside and out, they do not need seasoning. The first couple of cooks you do, the cooks will tend to run a bit hot until it builds up some gunk. Just put the meat on and go for it!
Good luck.

 

[Tim K]

Some chicken if you want a faster cook, throw a Boston Butt on there if you want to go for a longer cook. Either way, you'll learn quite a bit and have some good Q as well!
Good luck, and take (and post) plenty of pictures,
Tim

 

[Earl D.]

You should wash off the grates in case there is any factory packing oil to prevent rust on them.

 

[Clyde K]

Always add meat!