First run on a WSM. 4/27/16

[Kamado_fan_UK]

Hi-I have installed gaskets on the door and for the lid-I did have a problem with smoke billowing from the door and lid-but since installing gaskets and adjusting door-find a whole lot better. Wind can play havoc with the smoke

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[Kamado_fan_UK]

And it's best to slow down temp increase rather than trying to cool WSM down-but all that said-what a fantastic piece of kit!!

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[TheDude]

A lot less wind today. Hopefully that's the factor. Not looking to go all day, so about a 1/2 load in the cooker and 10 coals getting ready in the chimney. Depending on how things go, I might run out and grab a chicken.

[TheDude]

Definitely slower coming up to temp.

[iCARRY]

Slower is better. Go out and get a chicken.


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[TheDude]

Chicken is rubbed with Eat and on the smoker. Holding around 250°.

[iCARRY]

Good stuff. Should be a wonderful meal.


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[TheDude]

I've bumped the temp to try and crisp the skin.



Much happier with this run.

[Big Dawg]

Good looking Yardbird, Dude ! ! !  Plus, I see you actually to bump up the temp.  Seems like you're getting the hang of it ! !





BD

[TheDude]

Thanks @Big Dawg It certainly felt better this time around. On a side note... I've never been a fan of white meat. This was the juiciest I've ever had. Delicious.

[Big Dawg]

That's the best part of this little hobby . . . .





BD

[TheDude]

Well she ran about 250° for about four hours. Now she's starting to run. Around 290° right now. Started with 8lit coals, and off to the side of the charcoal ring, instead of the middle. It's ok for today, as I'm just doing another chicken for dinner. However, I want to do a brisket sooner than later. Also no good for ribs. I don't know.

[iCARRY]

Close those vents down. I always use the minion method. Usually settle in at about 260-280. I can get it up high if I want. Way over 300. Next time I am off I am going to do a dry run with a snake and see what kind of temps I can get.


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[TheDude]

Well I don't like using the top vent, but she's coming down. 270°. Not sure how long of a burn you'd get using a snake in an 18.5".

[iCARRY]

Mine is a 22 so I should get a decent run. I can usually get about 240 ish with no water and only using 1 vent and closing up the top one a little.


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