Title: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on June 06, 2016, 08:49:09 AM
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on June 06, 2016, 08:49:09 AM
1) I cook the same thing as up top, it's all about capacity, baby!
2) I cook something else down below, it's all about variety, baby!
3) I don't often cook on the lower grate, and carry the burden of my shame.
Does your answer depend on the size of WSM, and if so, how?
2) I cook something else down below, it's all about variety, baby!
3) I don't often cook on the lower grate, and carry the burden of my shame.
Does your answer depend on the size of WSM, and if so, how?
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: TheDude on June 06, 2016, 10:19:50 AM
Post by: TheDude on June 06, 2016, 10:19:50 AM
Option 3 so far. Haven't had mine long. Still kinda figuring her out.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Tommy B on June 06, 2016, 10:32:37 AM
Post by: Tommy B on June 06, 2016, 10:32:37 AM
I have had my WSM for several years and rarely cook on the bottom grate. I am not against it or anything I just rarely need more room then the top rack. I am running a WSM 18.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Lemans on June 06, 2016, 03:32:00 PM
Post by: Lemans on June 06, 2016, 03:32:00 PM
I smoked two 7.5 Boston butts today
The bottom rack ran 15- 20 degrees hotter
So that butt was done first which was a high pain
In the A-s to get to to take it off. I'm running a 22 so I could of put them both
On the top rack . Next time I will if I need more
Room I will break out its other twin brother.
The bottom rack ran 15- 20 degrees hotter
So that butt was done first which was a high pain
In the A-s to get to to take it off. I'm running a 22 so I could of put them both
On the top rack . Next time I will if I need more
Room I will break out its other twin brother.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Harbormaster on June 06, 2016, 04:07:44 PM
Post by: Harbormaster on June 06, 2016, 04:07:44 PM
Usually choice 1, sometimes choice 2, almost never choice 3.
I have only cooked on 18.5" WSMs.
I have only cooked on 18.5" WSMs.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: iCARRY on June 06, 2016, 06:08:57 PM
Post by: iCARRY on June 06, 2016, 06:08:57 PM
Option 3. I have only used my bottom rack twice. I usually cook for just 2, my kids are picky. When I have used the bottom rack, it was the same thing. Cooked a little faster. I am using a 22
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Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: swamprb on June 06, 2016, 09:52:16 PM
Post by: swamprb on June 06, 2016, 09:52:16 PM
what lower grate??
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_2191.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_2191.jpg)
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Mac on June 07, 2016, 12:15:47 PM
Post by: Mac on June 07, 2016, 12:15:47 PM
Potatoes or cornbread in cast iron as a side.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Big Dawg on June 07, 2016, 12:42:15 PM
Post by: Big Dawg on June 07, 2016, 12:42:15 PM
Most of the time, I go with #2.
I have cooked up to eight Boston Butts on one of my WSMs at one time. It was for a Charity Bike Ride/Event. It was nice to be able to fit all of that on and just have one smoker to watch.
Routinely, I cook four racks of ribs, two on top, two on bottom.
BD
I have cooked up to eight Boston Butts on one of my WSMs at one time. It was for a Charity Bike Ride/Event. It was nice to be able to fit all of that on and just have one smoker to watch.
Routinely, I cook four racks of ribs, two on top, two on bottom.
BD
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Travis on June 10, 2016, 07:33:23 PM
Post by: Travis on June 10, 2016, 07:33:23 PM
Quote from: swamprb on June 06, 2016, 09:52:16 PMYou are awesome
what lower grate??
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_2191.jpg)
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Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: WNC on June 11, 2016, 06:32:19 AM
Post by: WNC on June 11, 2016, 06:32:19 AM
I just fired mine off last night with two butts on the bottom rack.
Then I'll put three racks of baby backs on the top around noon.
I usually run just the top grate, but with this cook I'll just be able to put the ribs on and not have to mess with the butts until it's time to pull them off.
Then I'll put three racks of baby backs on the top around noon.
I usually run just the top grate, but with this cook I'll just be able to put the ribs on and not have to mess with the butts until it's time to pull them off.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: OoPEZoO on June 12, 2016, 04:56:27 AM
Post by: OoPEZoO on June 12, 2016, 04:56:27 AM
Depends. Smaller cooks......it's usually empty. I've also had 30lbs of pork should down there at one point when doing a large cook. Also, on more than a few occasions, I end up with a pan of baked beans down there (ala Bucky) for a good batch of drip beans.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: blksabbath on June 14, 2016, 06:54:04 PM
Post by: blksabbath on June 14, 2016, 06:54:04 PM
The top is more convenient if turning is necessary in my experience.
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Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: bear on June 15, 2016, 05:13:50 AM
Post by: bear on June 15, 2016, 05:13:50 AM
I cook ribs on all 3 racks.
Yes. That's right, I said all 3
No action shots, but here is a picture of the mod additional level
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/sttab77/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg) (http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/sttab77/media/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg.html)
Yes. That's right, I said all 3
No action shots, but here is a picture of the mod additional level
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/sttab77/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg) (http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/sttab77/media/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Big Dawg on June 19, 2016, 06:12:25 PM
Post by: Big Dawg on June 19, 2016, 06:12:25 PM
Quote from: bear on June 15, 2016, 05:13:50 AM
I cook ribs on all 3 racks.
Yes. That's right, I said all 3
No action shots, but here is a picture of the mod additional level
Have been thinking about doing that for a long time, @bear. What did you use for the middle rack supports?
BD
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: bear on June 20, 2016, 01:02:13 AM
Post by: bear on June 20, 2016, 01:02:13 AM
I took off the existing mount, countersunk some new stainless steel screws in the middle, put an acorn nut on the new screw(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/sttab77/IMAG0529_zpsfbb8c5a5.jpg) (http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/sttab77/media/IMAG0529_zpsfbb8c5a5.jpg.html)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/sttab77/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg) (http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/sttab77/media/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg.html)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/sttab77/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg) (http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/sttab77/media/IMAG0531_zpseb91c8f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Big Dawg on June 20, 2016, 01:11:28 PM
Post by: Big Dawg on June 20, 2016, 01:11:28 PM
Very nice. I was going to use some of those "L" brackets from the Big Box, but your approach is much cleaner ! !
BD
BD
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Lemans on July 21, 2016, 04:11:07 PM
Post by: Lemans on July 21, 2016, 04:11:07 PM
If I have to smoke on the rack all I do is light up my other 22.
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Lemans on July 21, 2016, 04:13:37 PM
Post by: Lemans on July 21, 2016, 04:13:37 PM
If I have to smoke on the BOTTOM rack, I light
Up my second 22
Up my second 22
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on July 22, 2016, 06:33:33 AM
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on July 22, 2016, 06:33:33 AM
Quote from: Lemans on July 21, 2016, 04:13:37 PM
If I have to smoke on the BOTTOM rack, I light
Up my second 22
What does this mean?
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: jeffrackmo on July 22, 2016, 12:07:44 PM
Post by: jeffrackmo on July 22, 2016, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on July 22, 2016, 06:33:33 AMQuote from: Lemans on July 21, 2016, 04:13:37 PM
If I have to smoke on the BOTTOM rack, I light
Up my second 22
What does this mean?
He breaks out the other 22 inch kettle.
For me, if the need arises for me now, I will be smoking on the kettles(2-22's) and the both of the New To Me, WSM 18 racks...
Bring on the MEAT!!!
T.I.A...
Jeff
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Bob BQ on July 22, 2016, 12:31:24 PM
Post by: Bob BQ on July 22, 2016, 12:31:24 PM
Pit Beans!
Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: 56MPG on July 22, 2016, 03:09:25 PM
Post by: 56MPG on July 22, 2016, 03:09:25 PM
Second that!
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Title: Re: What do you cook on the lower grate?
Post by: Dsorgnzd on August 10, 2016, 04:51:50 AM
Post by: Dsorgnzd on August 10, 2016, 04:51:50 AM
I use the bottom rack (without the top rack) when cooking chickens, turkey breast, or a whole turkey using vertical roasting racks. Otherwise the bottom rack sits on a shelf in the garage. The top rack will hold two butts, which is the most I ever cook at one time.