Is the WSM the real deal?
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Chris Wagg
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This thread brings up a question I have been considering for a while. How does a WSM or other charcoal smoker compare to the electric ones that look like small beer fridges. An electric one should be 100% set it and forget it, but I wonder about whether it would have the same flavour that charcoal gives.
Dan Moore
TVWBB Fan
Glenn W wrote:
I had an Brinkmann electric gourmet, only could use in the summer months because it would not get hot enough.
That was my experience too. Even with a thermal blanket around it, the electric element couldn't compensate for the heat loss in cold weather. It did an okay job in the summer though. I freecycled it to a young couple who had moved to Maine from Memphis!
I had an Brinkmann electric gourmet, only could use in the summer months because it would not get hot enough.
That was my experience too. Even with a thermal blanket around it, the electric element couldn't compensate for the heat loss in cold weather. It did an okay job in the summer though. I freecycled it to a young couple who had moved to Maine from Memphis!
R. Hanson ("Rondo")
TVWBB Pro
Chris...the electric box box type smokers work fine....however, they do not impart the deep smokey flavor most of us here at the TVWB prefer
The answer to my original question as to "Is the WSM the real deal?" The answer is, just as you all said, "yes!"
I did a test run last week where I lit her up minion style and had a solid 220-260 temp range for over 8 hours! I just put some scrap bacon and some st louis style spare rib trimmings in there to grease things up a bit. Regardless, the temp held steady even during 30 degree weather with winds! I'm impressed.
Today I have a pork shoulder smoking as I type and the St Louis spare rack is in the fridge waiting to go on. What a fun toy!
Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
John
I did a test run last week where I lit her up minion style and had a solid 220-260 temp range for over 8 hours! I just put some scrap bacon and some st louis style spare rib trimmings in there to grease things up a bit. Regardless, the temp held steady even during 30 degree weather with winds! I'm impressed.
Today I have a pork shoulder smoking as I type and the St Louis spare rack is in the fridge waiting to go on. What a fun toy!
Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
John
R. Hanson ("Rondo")
TVWBB Pro
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'nuf said!
'nuf said!
Vincent Carrocci
TVWBB Super Fan
For anyone new who is reading this thread and asking themselves the same question that John A. asked, "Is the WSM the real deal?":
As of the date of this posting, my competition barbeque team has earned 10 Grand Championships and 10 Reserve Grand Championships using only 18.5" WSMs.
Yes, the WSM is most definitely the real deal!
As of the date of this posting, my competition barbeque team has earned 10 Grand Championships and 10 Reserve Grand Championships using only 18.5" WSMs.
Yes, the WSM is most definitely the real deal!
Jim Bloomfield
TVWBB Super Fan
Buy one.I own a 18 and a 22. By itself it is a wonderful smoker.Add a Stoker or a Guru and it is the ultimate set it and forget smoker.With a Stoker or Guru mine will keep pit temps as tight as a 5 degree swing. NO oven on the market is this tight on temps. I have given them as gifts.
Mike Freeman
TVWBB Member
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Chris Wagg:
This thread brings up a question I have been considering for a while. How does a WSM or other charcoal smoker compare to the electric ones that look like small beer fridges. An electric one should be 100% set it and forget it, but I wonder about whether it would have the same flavour that charcoal gives. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Funny you should ask, I have beer in my old box smoker now. Ice on the top shelf, it works pretty well for camping.
This thread brings up a question I have been considering for a while. How does a WSM or other charcoal smoker compare to the electric ones that look like small beer fridges. An electric one should be 100% set it and forget it, but I wonder about whether it would have the same flavour that charcoal gives. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Funny you should ask, I have beer in my old box smoker now. Ice on the top shelf, it works pretty well for camping.