First time using WSM, Pork Butt

[MaxSchaefer]

Hello, this was my inaugural use of my new 18.5 WSM. I read up on the forum here before I started, and had a great time! I made a 6 lb pork butt using the renowned Mr. Brown recipe, and the Minion Method.

Here I started the charcoal:

The Minion Method, slightly mounded in the middle:

Got the smoker up to temperature:

Here's an in-progress look. Note the shiny smoker! LOL!

And, many hours later, success! People ate till they were stuffed. (note to self, take more than one pic in case it's out of focus!)

Thanks to everyone on this great forum for posting all the info I needed to have success right out of the gate. I'm smoking some fish this weekend, and looking forward to LOTS more as the weather improves! This time it rained pretty much all day.

Max

 

[Stefan B]

Welcome aboard Max!

Glad to hear the first cook on your

went well. Looking forward to your future posts.

 

[Mike Hartwell]

Wow!
Nice cook, Max, and welcome to the party.

 

[MKEvenson]

Max, success on 2 fronts. You cooked a great looking butt, AND, you got your cooker dirty. Many more happy cooks to you.
Welcome to the forum.

Mark