22 1/2'' wsm

A-dub · 09-22-2011, 06:28 PM

Just purchased and assembled my new 22 1/2'' WSM. I can't wait to use it.

I didn't see anything in the instructions about seasoning the smoker but should this be done prior to my first cook?

If so, any suggestions on what I should do?

I was thinking of just running a batch of charcoal through it and maybe spraying the inside with cooking spray.

Thanks!

Brian in Maine · 09-22-2011, 06:31 PM

Just fire it up, and cook. No seasoning necessary.
PA it will run hot the first few cooks due to the shiny new surface. Congrats!

Jamesj5223 · 09-22-2011, 06:32 PM

I have a 22.5" WSM and LOVE it. It can be beneficial to do a "dry run" without food, just to give you a chance to see what it takes to control temperature. It's cheaper to burn charcoal than to mess up a load of meat.

I don't know about spraying with vegetable oil...never heard that one.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 09-22-2011, 06:32 PM

No need to season it as far as rust is concerned but it does seal up tighter after a few cooks. Temp control becomes easier after that point.

Sooooo, cook a few fattys to get the process started.

And, BTY, congratulations !

A-dub · 09-22-2011, 06:37 PM

Okay I think I might do a small run of charcoal to burn off any thing that may be there from sitting in the box or manufacturing.

I only mention oil because I believe that Lang and other smoker manufacturers recommend it to prevent rust etc. Maybe this isn't necessary. Thanks everyone for the tips!

jrtexas · 09-22-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by A-dub

Just purchased and assembled my new 22 1/2'' WSM. I can't wait to use it.

I didn't see anything in the instructions about seasoning the smoker but should this be done prior to my first cook?

If so, any suggestions on what I should do?

I was thinking of just running a batch of charcoal through it and maybe spraying the inside with cooking spray.

Thanks!

Congrats! Based on Brethren feedback I have a Chic on mine...started at 4ish...internal temp at 131....Cheers!

boogiesnap · 09-22-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by A-dub

Okay I think I might do a small run of charcoal to burn off any thing that may be there from sitting in the box or manufacturing.

I only mention oil because I believe that Lang and other smoker manufacturers recommend it to prevent rust etc. Maybe this isn't necessary. Thanks everyone for the tips!

nobody suggested that was necessary...so why ask if you're not gonna take the advice?

other cookers are made from other materials. i would not spray any oil inside my WSM's.

simply pick what you want to cook and fire it up!

congrats and enjoy!

Smoothsmoke · 09-22-2011, 07:02 PM

Just smoke a fat as$ butt man. Do it!

J'ville Grill · 09-22-2011, 07:05 PM

What ^^^^ he said, and congrats on the new wsm.

tasterner · 09-22-2011, 07:10 PM

Congrats bro, enjoy!!

Smoked · 09-22-2011, 07:20 PM

When I first got mine, I washed the cooking grates, wiped down the inside/outside (damp papertowel) and then threw some BB's on. Some of the best homemade BB's I ever had.

Goldflinger · 09-22-2011, 07:25 PM

I did not even wash mine. Just threw on some chicken, better for the higher heat that will result in the first few cooks. Pork butts are also forgiving! That would be a first good cook as well. Also could just do a fatty!

A-dub · 09-22-2011, 07:49 PM

Thanks everyone. I will fire it up for the first time tomorrow night.

I have heard so many good things about this smoker I couldn't resist it any longer! I had to get one...

I think this will be great for smaller cooks since my other smoker is a lot larger. But this thing is bigger than I thought it was going to be- which is nice!

09-22-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
A-dub Got Wood. Join Date: 08-03-11 Location: AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	22 1/2'' wsm Just purchased and assembled my new 22 1/2'' WSM. I can't wait to use it. I didn't see anything in the instructions about seasoning the smoker but should this be done prior to my first cook? If so, any suggestions on what I should do? I was thinking of just running a batch of charcoal through it and maybe spraying the inside with cooking spray. Thanks! __________________ Home-made 6 1/2 ft trailer smoker; WSM 22.5

09-22-2011, 06:31 PM	#2
Brian in Maine is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just fire it up, and cook. No seasoning necessary. PA it will run hot the first few cooks due to the shiny new surface. Congrats! __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

09-22-2011, 06:32 PM	#3
Jamesj5223 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-05-11 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a 22.5" WSM and LOVE it. It can be beneficial to do a "dry run" without food, just to give you a chance to see what it takes to control temperature. It's cheaper to burn charcoal than to mess up a load of meat. I don't know about spraying with vegetable oil...never heard that one. __________________ Just enjoying my Q

09-22-2011, 06:32 PM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No need to season it as far as rust is concerned but it does seal up tighter after a few cooks. Temp control becomes easier after that point. Sooooo, cook a few fattys to get the process started. And, BTY, congratulations ! __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

09-22-2011, 06:37 PM	#5
A-dub Got Wood. Join Date: 08-03-11 Location: AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Okay I think I might do a small run of charcoal to burn off any thing that may be there from sitting in the box or manufacturing. I only mention oil because I believe that Lang and other smoker manufacturers recommend it to prevent rust etc. Maybe this isn't necessary. Thanks everyone for the tips! __________________ Home-made 6 1/2 ft trailer smoker; WSM 22.5

09-22-2011, 07:02 PM	#8
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just smoke a fat as$ butt man. Do it! __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

09-22-2011, 07:05 PM	#9
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What ^^^^ he said, and congrats on the new wsm. __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

09-22-2011, 07:10 PM	#10
tasterner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-25-10 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats bro, enjoy!! __________________ Ted -18.5" WSM (8/14/10) - Large BGE (CL score 8/7/11) - Primo Oval XL (CL score 4/14/13) - XL BGE (CL score 9/20/11, Sold 4/20/13) - Kenmore Gasser -- RIP 5/31/12

09-22-2011, 07:20 PM	#11
Smoked Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-12-11 Location: Kennietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I first got mine, I washed the cooking grates, wiped down the inside/outside (damp papertowel) and then threw some BB's on. Some of the best homemade BB's I ever had. __________________ Performer 22 / Copper OTS 22 / WSM 18 / Black OTS 18

09-22-2011, 07:25 PM	#12
Goldflinger Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-01-11 Location: Oklahoma City. OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did not even wash mine. Just threw on some chicken, better for the higher heat that will result in the first few cooks. Pork butts are also forgiving! That would be a first good cook as well. Also could just do a fatty!

09-22-2011, 07:49 PM	#13
A-dub Got Wood. Join Date: 08-03-11 Location: AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everyone. I will fire it up for the first time tomorrow night. I have heard so many good things about this smoker I couldn't resist it any longer! I had to get one... I think this will be great for smaller cooks since my other smoker is a lot larger. But this thing is bigger than I thought it was going to be- which is nice! __________________ Home-made 6 1/2 ft trailer smoker; WSM 22.5

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