Breaking In a 14.5" WSM

[jcnaz]

I picked up a 14.5" WSM at Walmart last fall when they were clearing them out. Today, I finally got it out of the box and put it together.  I lit a chimney full of KBB and poured it in, letting it run as hot as it would to burn off any residue.



It was so much fun to play with, that I decided to start seasoning it also. I made a simple fatty of hot Jimmy Dean, cheese, onion and jalapeños.





I might have to use this thing again tomorrow!

[LightningBoldtz]

I had one for a while, still would if I didn't have my homemade one, I really liked the temp control.  Once I shut that thing down the fire was out within minutes.

If I didn't already have a Kamado I would take a serious run at an 18 or 22, but I just don't need one.

[toolhead]

Congrats..i love burning the 14"..shes a strong smoker.

Btw..im liking that cart conversion..did you fab the ss tabletop yourself?

[jcnaz]

Thanks, @toolhead. The top is a thick piece of aluminum that I found in the remnant pile at a metal supply. I got it for stupid cheap! All I did was bolt it down.

[toolhead]

Good story on the cart find top.

Ive been busy with other projects but seeing some recent nifty carts around here may get my head around engineering a cart this spring...nice job

[Winz]

The only thing missing from those pictures are me chowing down on a nice big slice.   


Winz

[jcnaz]

The only thing missing from those pictures are me chowing down on a nice big slice.   


Winz

We need to get together soon.

[MrHoss]

If I didn't already have a Kamado........

Damn infernal contraptions.....keeping us from our Webers.

[1911Ron]

Would the 14" WSM be better than say the homemade ones? Oh and good looking fatty!

[LightningBoldtz]

Would the 14" WSM be better than say the homemade ones? Oh and good looking fatty!

when I used mind it is better but if you already have a home made there not reason to have two.

[jcnaz]

Thanks, @1911Ron ,

I think that a properly fitted homemade "mini" would work just as well, and be a blast to make. I just never got around to doing it.

Maybe someday I will!

[MeatAndPotatos]

Would the 14" WSM be better than say the homemade ones? Oh and good looking fatty!

I am guessing 3-15% better depending on your fabrication skills. Probably towards the low end of that

[1911Ron]

Thanks, @1911Ron ,

I think that a properly fitted homemade "mini" would work just as well, and be a blast to make. I just never got around to doing it.

Maybe someday I will!

I have one and like it very much, I was seeing if I could justify getting one!

[jcnaz]

Thanks, @1911Ron ,

I think that a properly fitted homemade "mini" would work just as well, and be a blast to make. I just never got around to doing it.

Maybe someday I will!

I have one and like it very much, I was seeing if I could justify getting one!

Ron, let's have a meet-up and run them side by side. Then we will know for sure!
 

[Josh G]

I would love to hear the results of that.