Joel Hogston
TVWBB Member
I picked up a 2nd hand 18.5 WSM the other week . Date vent code E, it's in great condition and was told by previous owner it had only been used twice.
Anyway I've cooked two butts in it and a couple of racks of ribs but am still having trouble keeping temps between 225 & 250f and it won't snuff out after the cook with all the vents closed. I'm reluctant to do any mods to it like handles and thermometer as I'd like to keep it original. I've installed a Nomex gasket around the door
Just wondering if I should put more gaskets on it and where?
And how long does it take to season it so temps are easier to control?
Cheers
Joel
Anyway I've cooked two butts in it and a couple of racks of ribs but am still having trouble keeping temps between 225 & 250f and it won't snuff out after the cook with all the vents closed. I'm reluctant to do any mods to it like handles and thermometer as I'd like to keep it original. I've installed a Nomex gasket around the door
Just wondering if I should put more gaskets on it and where?
And how long does it take to season it so temps are easier to control?
Cheers
Joel