Two Butts at night, 22.5 needs more fuel?


 
Outstanding Dave!! Thanks for the update...and the colorful praising of the pork!!
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Glad to know it still works with the big dog. Was a little concerned about that when I bought mine.

JimK I cannot take credit for this method...read about it *somewhere* on the WWW. If I recall correctly whoever it was even posted pictures of the pre-lit setup. Be darned if I could find it again though.
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Everyone should try this at least once. After all the effort it feels like your touching off a nuclear reactor in your back yard. LOL

Dennis
 
Dave.....couple of quick comments as I was reading your posts.

The more I use my 22 WSM, the better the fuel "mileage" since it's building an internal layer of residue which is acting as an insulator and air leak sealer.

A foiled clay saucer seems to work best for me since it is a constant heat sink, not variable as water since it evaporates.

I use an ATC system (Guru), but the minion start I use is less aggressive and slower starting than some. I literally dump one whole 20lb bag of standard Kingsford into my ring while interspersing a few chunks of wood as I fill. I light off no more than 12 briquettes and place them evenly over the top of the unlit K.

I run my system at 225 dead on the money. Be sure to keep it out of drafty locations for maximum control.

I cook butts at 225 for an average of 13 hours. I have never added fuel to the original 20 pounds from the start. I pull the butts at 195 internal temp before foiling to rest. Tender as a mother's love.
 
Saw the WSM smoker jackets. Where does the smoke vent from? And at $125? I can buy a lot of meat with $125. Looks nice though...
 
Anyone know if you can use a Guru smoking jacket without the Guru? I sleep just fine going to bed after I top off my wsm's ECB water pan, so I see no need for the guru expense. The jacket sure would be nice for conserving charcoal and slowing down the air in the cooker, though.
 
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