Danielle D.
New member
Well I am competing in my very first amateur competition in a couple of weeks. I have used the WSM for the last couple of months using the water pan and spare ribs. Usually they are done at about 5 hours running at about 240-250.
Now the competition is using back ribs. I will have approx 4 hours from the time I get my ribs to the time for turn in. They will also have to be trimmed, membrane pulled and rubbed in this time as well. I am a bit concerned that the WSM with the water does not run hot enough to make the time constraints. I have been using Royal Oak lump (didn't like it) and Kingsford Briquettes (much better) plus chunks of hickory and maple. I start with a full chimney and add 3 chunks at the beginning.
So I think that if i use sand it may run a heck of a lot hotter.
I am new at this and would welcome any advice from the more experiences WSM owners.
Now the competition is using back ribs. I will have approx 4 hours from the time I get my ribs to the time for turn in. They will also have to be trimmed, membrane pulled and rubbed in this time as well. I am a bit concerned that the WSM with the water does not run hot enough to make the time constraints. I have been using Royal Oak lump (didn't like it) and Kingsford Briquettes (much better) plus chunks of hickory and maple. I start with a full chimney and add 3 chunks at the beginning.
So I think that if i use sand it may run a heck of a lot hotter.
I am new at this and would welcome any advice from the more experiences WSM owners.