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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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01-03-2013, 07:39 PM | #16 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-02-13
Location: Northville, MI
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Ok. Me and my wife are sold on the WSM. Last question. Can you cook with just wood on these?
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01-03-2013, 07:55 PM | #17 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 07-08-12
Location: Conway, AR
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I would use briquette or lump charcoal with wood chunks for flavoring. If you buy the 18.5" you would almost have enough left over to buy a guru, then you can really set it and forget it.
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01-03-2013, 07:57 PM | #18 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-16-12
Location: Winfield, IL
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Yes. I drilled quarter inch holes through the shell and internal supports midway between the bottom and top grate supports. I put 1/4" x 1/2" bolts in those and they support a standard 18" grate (same as the top grate or the grate from an 18.5 kettle.) It's a tight fit in the smoker and takes a little maneuvering to get in place but aside from that it works fine. Other options include supports from the bottom grate or hanging from the top grate but I'm happy with short bolts through the shell.
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01-03-2013, 08:52 PM | #19 | |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-02-13
Location: Northville, MI
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Hank B - sounds easy enough. EVERYONE - I ordered a 22.5" WSM a few minutes ago! It'll be here on Saturday! I'll be sure to post picture of my first smoke! Thank you very much for all your help! I am very excited for this! -Dan
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01-03-2013, 09:06 PM | #20 |
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Join Date: 11-18-10
Location: Callahan Fl
Name/Nickname : Rick
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Good choice I'm sure you'll be quite happy with it.
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01-03-2013, 09:08 PM | #21 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-08-10
Location: Texas
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I think you will be very happy with it.
For small cooks, like a meat loaf or some appetizers, make a mini-WSM kit for your Smokey Joe. And, you can do a small roast or a single rack of ribs on the 22.5 OTG with a small amount of fuel. Or, add a rotisserie kit to the kettle for even more cooking options. Being winter in MI, you can also do some cold smoking on your new WSM by making a tin-can and soldering iron smoke generator for about ten bucks. With the grills/smokers that you will have when the new WSM arrives, it is amazing what you can do. CD |
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01-03-2013, 09:11 PM | #22 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 03-01-08
Location: Akron, OH
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I got 9 on mine Christmas day! Five on top and 4 on the bottom!
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01-03-2013, 09:28 PM | #23 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-02-13
Location: Northville, MI
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casey - cool mod for the smokey joe! I had never thought of that. I'm going to have to try that out.
jeff - Wow, awesome. I was thinking about my rib racks also, I should be able to get 8 on those, then possibly a couple on each side of the rack. I'll have to see how much I can load up.
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01-04-2013, 09:04 AM | #24 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 12-24-12
Location: phoenix, az
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I wanted the same and have been doing research for long time. I have decided on the Meadow Creek PR36. Its a little more than your budget is set for, but its built like a tank with 13 gauge steel, its a pig roaster, grill, and smoker. You can get an optional grill and double your cooking space. Hands down its the best for your money
https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...dow-creek-pr36 Check out this site to get you started http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/index.html |
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01-04-2013, 11:21 AM | #25 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 04-22-10
Location: Maricopa, Az.
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01-04-2013, 03:09 PM | #26 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 09-04-12
Location: Richmond VA
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01-04-2013, 03:55 PM | #27 |
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Join Date: 07-12-12
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Yeah i've gotten 6 racks on my 18.5 using rib racks. I even foiled them after 2 hours and back in the racks. Wasn't fun but doable. Ribs came out great. Everyone at the hunting camp loved them. Would be really easy on a 22.5.
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01-04-2013, 04:26 PM | #28 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-24-11
Location: Gadsden, Alabama
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One mans trash is another mans treasure...
I was kind of looking for another smoker. (Offset) last Winter.
I found a heavy metal one in a barn at an Estate Sale. It wasn't priced, so I went around front and asked the lady taking money how much for the smoker. She said she thought her Nephew might want it... I asked how much he wanted it? She priced it at $250.00 and I gave her $225.00 before anyone said anything. I drove around to the barn with my truck... got my wife, and got out of there like someone was chasing me. I had to clean it up and make a deflector plate, but I found mine cheap. NOW I NEVER GO TO ESTATE SALES WITHOUT CHECKING OUTBUILDINGS... I found a 1995 Blue WSM at a sale on Lake Martin... $40.00, looks new. It's under my patio shed, with my UDS, and a small heavy duty smoker. |
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01-04-2013, 05:19 PM | #29 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-05-09
Location: Mooresville, IN
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01-04-2013, 09:42 PM | #30 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 01-02-13
Location: Northville, MI
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That one definitely looked nice! I considered it, but the cover and shipping would have put me too far over. I almost caved when I saw $725. Let me know how it is when it comes!
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