First corned beef, and two cookers get broken in.

[TheDude]

99' WSM making her maiden voyage, and SJ lit the chimney.











Yard is still trying to recover from winter. 

[TheDude]

306° with all bottom vents closed! How do I bring this thing down?

[TheDude]

Ok, didn't last long. We're coming back down.

[TheDude]

She's running again. Not sure how to get her under control. All bottom vents still closed.

[addicted-to-smoke]

Choke the top vent somewhat too. If yours is like mine you might have to start removing fuel. Those doors are the worst; you should get a better seal running the probes under the lid. Being careful, they won't get pinched bad.

[jolayiv]

I think it will settle down here soon and you will regain control. I'm wishing you luck. You got this!


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[TheDude]

Thanks guys. She was barely used by her previous owner. I'm sure some seasoning over the next few cooks will help too.

Done.

[Travis]

I heard they run hot at the start for the for few cooks. What did you finally do to calm her down?

[TheDude]

No. She ran around 350° for the last couple hours. Fat cap didn't really render fully. Tasted great, after trimming the fat. Learned some things. Next time will be better.

Gonna cook a few chickens, over the next few weeks. See if that slows her down.