New WSM 18 owner

[Matt Galletti]

Not sure if I should start a new thread, but anyway, here is the wings I made yesterday. Got the wings and really all the meat for today at a true meat shop. They were nice and big. This rub is Hanks Spicy Rub, based out of Sea Isle City, NJ, and got a nice picture before the sauce. Really loved the color here and had one before sauce (naked) and they were excellent!

 

[DennisT]

Hi all- introducing myself. Based outside of Philly, I just picked up a used 18” WSM a week ago and am planning my first cook tomorrow. I will be using the basic ribs recipe and am pretty excited. I have never used a smoker before, but have done the oven to grill many times, so at least the rib prep will be somewhat consistent. I have been wanting a WSM for months, read a ton, and look forward to sharing the results. Happy holidays, everyone.

Welcome Matt - I'm located in NJ 30 minutes outside Philly

 

[JBaker]

The WSM is not just a smoker. Marinate some Roadside Chicken and grill over the open coals on the grill. Lots of basting, lots of smoke, lots of flavor smells coming off the grill.

 

[Matt Galletti]

Welcome Matt - I'm located in NJ 30 minutes outside Philly

nice! I have some family over there, grew up just outside of Philly. The fam is in Riverton/Delran etc... Stay well!

 

[DennisT]

nice! I have some family over there, grew up just outside of Philly. The fam is in Riverton/Delran etc... Stay well!

Matt, I'm located in Delran.

 

[Richard Garcia]

I bought my 18 WSM in 2002 and still using it today. One of the better overlooked smokers made. I'm sure your cook will go well.

I have the same WSM which I bought new in the year 2008. Question, have you sinced replaced the WSM Dampers on the top and bottom?

 

[Lynn Dollar]

I have the same WSM which I bought new in the year 2008. Question, have you sinced replaced the WSM Dampers on the top and bottom?

No, I've not had any problems. I do have one bottom damper that's a little loose, but not to the point it won't function.