Mini-WSM

[Duke]

I just cut a large hole in the bottom and it get's the temps up and then settles in at 250.

[SmoothSmoke]

260-275 is my ideal smoking temp.  The mini wont be used for grilling.

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[bryanw21157]

Mine seems to like to hover around 280 to 300 if I open the bottom vent at all.  I got the teracotta plate this afternoon and will try it on the steamer plate next time.  I've had it going for 5 hours now on the orkginal load of kbb.  Once I do some more studying I think the mini wsm will be my go to cooking device.

[Duke]

I rarely use the mini. It would be perfect for trips or the ocassional chicken or butt. I think the 22.5 kettle is way easier. The mini is also a lot of fun though.

[bryanw21157]

I put the teracotta plate in.  Definitely brought the temp down.  I think I'm in good shape now for low and slow.

[Bman]

I also cut out the bottom of my pot and set a charcoal grate in the bottom.  Then used a thicker metal pie or cake pan on top of the charcoal grate as my diffuser.  Pretty impressed how well it holds temps and how long a ring of charcoal will last.

No fancy paint job, Bryan? 

[bryanw21157]

Lol, no...no paint job.  I kind of like the black and aluminum color scheme I've got going on.

I will say that I was thinking about getting a green SJ and painting the steamer pot to match.  Kermit the Grill.