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I recently purchased my WSM so that I could prepare our Thanksgiving turkey on it this year. I have read many posts and have 2 questions. 1st: 225-250 or 325-350? 2nd: will the WSM run 325 for 3-4 hrs with a full water pan? My first cook was last night 5 lb leg of lamb. My plan was to cook 1 1/2 to 2 hrs at 325. lit a full chimney of kingsford, added about 15 more coals, assembled the cooker, temp was 350, added meat, and water to cooker, temp dropped, and never went over 260. finally added 40 lit briquets, got temp to 290 or so(all temps through lid vent). long story made short, temp only went over 300 after water evaporated from pan. Lamb was great though, and this is exactly why I am practicing before next week! My next cook will be pork butt, (as soon as it thaws)so I won't be trying to maintain that high a temp. Should I cook the turkey low and slow, or go without water, or just start with more fuel burning? Any help is appreciated!