My First WSM

[jcnaz]

It is truly amazing how well these things work. I wish that I had discovered the WSM years ago!

[saxart]

Wow, great first cook Rix!  How long did that Butt have to stay in there?

[OoPEZoO]

Awesome.....I love my WSM.  I bought mine after dicking around with a crappy Brinkman for a year. 

Once you get it gunked up a little bit, it will seal itself up nicely.  I used to use water in the pan, but I bailed on that idea the first time I accidently dumped it on the driveway during cleanup.  Now I run it dry and it hasn't changed the final food product.  The only difference I have noticed is that the temperature control is a little more touchy.  That being said, once you dial her in, it just holds and chugs right along.  I've run my 22.5" overnight for a solid 8 hours and usually only lose maybe 10 degrees over that span.  Its great to be able to cook all night and still get a good nights sleep.

Congrats on the score!

[BigRix]

Wow, great first cook Rix!  How long did that Butt have to stay in there?

It ran from 8:30 in the morning till 4:45.

8 hours 15 minutes.

Bone was loose but not quite ready to fall out.

It came right out after the rest.

Didn't put as much smoke wood as I normally would and the family liked it a lot better.

Next time I need to use up all the space.

Can I fit 4 butts in there?

My friend in Texas says I'm not a true Bar Be Que r until I can do brisket.

I guess I'm gonna be looking for some sales on meat now.

[jcnaz]

Rick you can get 4 typical butts in there easily.  I need to start trying  brisket too. I haven't done ribs in my WSM yet either. Just 6-7 butt cooks and some fatties and turds.

[G$]

Well done sir, we had pretty much the same meal cooked pretty much the same way!

[5280Jeff]

That looks fantastic! well done 

[mike.stavlund]

Nice work, Rix!  So glad it worked so smoothly for you. 

Brisket is a challenge, for sure.  I'm looking forward to the next time I can take a shot at one.  Mine have always been tasty, but over cooked or under cooked.  Gotta keep practicing, I guess.