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Title: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Webster on September 11, 2019, 08:17:53 AM
     So a month ago I was invited to a Rib-Off with cousins in Central-Coast of Cali.You had to bring your own grill,table etc.The ribs where supplied.Its 5 hour drive for me,so I packed everything I could think of that I would need.Knowing I am part of this Kettle community,I was picked on about which grill I was bringing?Well I didn’t have enough room for a grill and I didn’t want to strap one to the roof.So I opted for my standard mini WSM.I knew I could cook a rack pretty good on that thing.The wife’s head almost exploded”Of All the grills...?!”
     I arrive the morning of the Rib-Off and everyone is getting set up(about 5 smokers).Well I’m getting laughed at when I pull the mini WSM out.I am told we are cooking three racks not just one! WTF?On top of that one of the guys brought a Traeger(The Ivan Drago of smokers).Lets do this.
     I had a rib rack for two racks and skewers in my box so I curled the third rack and pinned them with the skewers.Set up the mini and didn’t have to touch the coals once.It stayed consistent @260 for 8hrs.We drank beer,talked shit and in the end I WON!
     I’m writing this long story to Thank this community.I have learned SO much being here,from restoring,mods,to cooking techniques.Peace out


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: avega2792 on September 11, 2019, 08:32:44 AM
Hell yeah, that’s awesome!


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: HoosierKettle on September 11, 2019, 08:56:17 AM
[emoji106] what do you use as a deflector?  Did you use both top and middle racks?


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: JEBIV on September 11, 2019, 09:18:23 AM
Damn that is an awesome story, and congrats on the win!!
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: FuriousHobbit on September 11, 2019, 09:52:02 AM
Congrats, sounds like a really fun day! Do you have any shots of the ribs cooking? Would love to see how you got everything in there.
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Walchit on September 11, 2019, 11:25:56 AM
Those traeger ribs probably tasted like thick white smoke, thats what I always see billowing out of my neighbors gmg. Idk though he's never offered me any
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Hollando on September 11, 2019, 11:34:57 AM
How terrible was the competition? I’m just joking. Congrats brother! I feel the same about craft beer!

Sorry bud fans.


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: jhagestad on September 11, 2019, 12:13:59 PM
Nice work - sometimes it's better to have to think fast on your feet - no time to worry!!!  Congrats!
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on September 11, 2019, 12:51:14 PM
That is hilarious! Too bad you didn't make a side bet that winner takes the losers smoker.  That would have really hurt! Way to go man!

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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Shoestringshop on September 13, 2019, 03:54:43 AM
Very cool! Congratulations on the win.
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: DaveG74 on September 13, 2019, 07:29:05 PM
Nice work!
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: BigEll on September 13, 2019, 09:09:34 PM
Grate story! Congratulations


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Eric on September 27, 2019, 10:24:16 PM

Did / do you use : Tun can for ash clogs?
Mine didn't work for me?
Thinking of :" House of pies, no deposit return, pie tin with 20 - 30 1/4" holes?
What day ya think ( SECOND MINI WSM PROJECT?)?
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: hawgheaven on October 02, 2019, 08:47:53 AM

Did / do you use : Tun can for ash clogs?
Mine didn't work for me?
Thinking of :" House of pies, no deposit return, pie tin with 20 - 30 1/4" holes?
What day ya think ( SECOND MINI WSM PROJECT?)?

WTF are you saying?
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: HoosierKettle on October 02, 2019, 09:35:23 AM


Did / do you use : Tun can for ash clogs?
Mine didn't work for me?
Thinking of :" House of pies, no deposit return, pie tin with 20 - 30 1/4" holes?
What day ya think ( SECOND MINI WSM PROJECT?)?

WTF are you saying?

He’s talking about a tin can with holes punched in the side to keep the Smokey joe bottom vent from clogging with ash I think. It’s used sometimes on modified Smokey joes turned into mini wsm’s


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: HoosierKettle on October 02, 2019, 09:36:42 AM
It’s placed between the charcoal grate and bottom vent. I have a mini modded wsm but haven’t needed to use of those yet.


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: hawgheaven on October 04, 2019, 07:40:33 AM
Ohhhh, sorry... I didn't get that...
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: HoosierKettle on October 04, 2019, 08:29:50 AM

Ohhhh, sorry... I didn't get that...

I think that’s what he’s talking about. Not for sure. It is hard to decipher.


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Walchit on October 04, 2019, 09:58:58 AM
I had done some mini wsm research, or I wouldnt have got it either
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Al b que on October 05, 2019, 05:17:01 AM
I use an electrical Gang Box with all the plugs knocked out. Works great

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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Weber2 on October 05, 2019, 09:05:30 AM
How did you make the mini smoker?
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Walchit on October 06, 2019, 12:15:04 PM
I use an electrical Gang Box with all the plugs knocked out. Works great

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Are those galvanized though?
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: jbsmokeocity on October 14, 2019, 03:08:55 PM
     So a month ago I was invited to a Rib-Off with cousins in Central-Coast of Cali.You had to bring your own grill,table etc.The ribs where supplied.Its 5 hour drive for me,so I packed everything I could think of that I would need.Knowing I am part of this Kettle community,I was picked on about which grill I was bringing?Well I didn’t have enough room for a grill and I didn’t want to strap one to the roof.So I opted for my standard mini WSM.I knew I could cook a rack pretty good on that thing.The wife’s head almost exploded”Of All the grills...?!”
     I arrive the morning of the Rib-Off and everyone is getting set up(about 5 smokers).Well I’m getting laughed at when I pull the mini WSM out.I am told we are cooking three racks not just one! WTF?On top of that one of the guys brought a Traeger(The Ivan Drago of smokers).Lets do this.
     I had a rib rack for two racks and skewers in my box so I curled the third rack and pinned them with the skewers.Set up the mini and didn’t have to touch the coals once.It stayed consistent @260 for 8hrs.We drank beer,talked shit and in the end I WON!
     I’m writing this long story to Thank this community.I have learned SO much being here,from restoring,mods,to cooking techniques.Peace out


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Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: Walchit on October 14, 2019, 07:34:58 PM
That reminds me, I should search Craigslist for weber with 2 b's
Title: Re: My Mini WSM took down a Traeger!
Post by: vlad_bbq on November 03, 2019, 03:43:52 AM
Wow, man! Congrats!