Return my offset for a WSM

inv3ctiv3 · 01-21-2011, 03:58 PM

I have a cheap Char-Griller offset smoker and I am considering returning it to get a WSM, what are your thoughts? What should I expect with a WSM as I've never used a vertical smoker.

Groundhog66 · 01-21-2011, 04:01 PM

Sounds like the perfect plan to me

bigabyte · 01-21-2011, 04:03 PM

As an owner of both a cheap offset like a Char-Griller and also of WSM's, I would not hesitate for even one second to trade in the Char-Griller for the WSM.

WSM's are easy to operate, use a lot less fuel than an offset, and do not require much if any tending once you get them going.

Some people say you shoudl learn on an offset, and there is wisdom in that. That's how I learned. But you will ultimately be happier with a WSM, and can learn how to properly operate it quickly.

So it's up to you really.

mbshop · 01-21-2011, 04:05 PM

i just use my cg as a big rotisserie machine. wsm is the way to go though for smoking.

inv3ctiv3 · 01-21-2011, 04:06 PM

I mean I do pretty well with the offset but it's tiring having to always tend the fire, I actually do a hybrid Santa Maria Style in it where I put the coals/wood in the grill part like this:

But I want a WSM for smoking and I am gonna build a Santa Maria style pit for Tri-tip and chicken.

Phesant · 01-21-2011, 04:08 PM

I have both and when I smoke something I use the WSM.... but I still like my Charbroil ......but I use it more as a grill then anything else.... it just uses to much fuel ..... but does the best turkey legs......which I'm allways asked to do....

btcg · 01-21-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inv3ctiv3

I have a cheap Char-Griller offset smoker and I am considering returning it to get a WSM, what are your thoughts? What should I expect with a WSM as I've never used a vertical smoker.

I think you've got the picture.

Sorry, bad pun.

Didn't mean to be negative.

inv3ctiv3 · 01-21-2011, 04:12 PM

How well does the WSM work with wood? I've never seen the inside of a WSM or used one so I am really new to the whole vertical smoker thing.

Groundhog66 · 01-21-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inv3ctiv3

How well does the WSM work with wood? I've never seen the inside of a WSM or used one so I am really new to the whole vertical smoker thing.

Folks typically use lump charcoal/briquettes with smoke wood added to it.

Look here, watch the bottom video.

Ron_L · 01-21-2011, 04:18 PM

For the WSM you use either briquettes or lump as the fuel and wood chunks for flavor. the beauty of the WSM is that it can go for hours on one load of fuel.

Vince RnQ · 01-21-2011, 04:19 PM

This cutaway image may help answer some of your questions on what the inside of a WSM looks like:

Cast Iron Chef · 01-21-2011, 04:27 PM

Yes go both. It works great for me.

Dave Russell · 01-21-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inv3ctiv3

How well does the WSM work with wood? I've never seen the inside of a WSM or used one so I am really new to the whole vertical smoker thing.

It works fine, as long as you mean using wood chunks for smoke flavor, with charcoal or lump for heat. It's just a totally different fire from what's in an offset that's getting heat from the wood. In the wsm, it's an oxygen-deprived environment that allows the wood and charcoal to smolder very slowly. In the offset, you're adding a little wood at a time every 20 min. to an hour with lots of oxygen trying to burn a clean fire.

btcg · 01-21-2011, 04:27 PM

Yep,

Never met a single person who owned a WSM and did not swear by it.

chambersuac · 01-21-2011, 04:32 PM

Your offset is used??? I don't think you should try to return it....
WSM over offset any day, unless you have a large offset and need the room.

01-21-2011, 03:58 PM	#1
inv3ctiv3 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-05-11 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	Return my offset for a WSM I have a cheap Char-Griller offset smoker and I am considering returning it to get a WSM, what are your thoughts? What should I expect with a WSM as I've never used a vertical smoker. __________________ Jim Bob BBQ - 18.5" WSM - 22.5" Weber Master Touch Green - UDS - RED Thermapen

01-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Name/Nickname : Tim	Sounds like the perfect plan to me __________________ Backwoods Party G2 MAK 1 Star XL BGE SM BGE Weber 26" & JJ Blackstone 36" & 22" Brick Santa Maria Pit

01-21-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	As an owner of both a cheap offset like a Char-Griller and also of WSM's, I would not hesitate for even one second to trade in the Char-Griller for the WSM. WSM's are easy to operate, use a lot less fuel than an offset, and do not require much if any tending once you get them going. Some people say you shoudl learn on an offset, and there is wisdom in that. That's how I learned. But you will ultimately be happier with a WSM, and can learn how to properly operate it quickly. So it's up to you really. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

01-21-2011, 04:05 PM	#4
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	i just use my cg as a big rotisserie machine. wsm is the way to go though for smoking. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

01-21-2011, 04:06 PM	#5
inv3ctiv3 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-05-11 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	I mean I do pretty well with the offset but it's tiring having to always tend the fire, I actually do a hybrid Santa Maria Style in it where I put the coals/wood in the grill part like this: But I want a WSM for smoking and I am gonna build a Santa Maria style pit for Tri-tip and chicken. __________________ Jim Bob BBQ - 18.5" WSM - 22.5" Weber Master Touch Green - UDS - RED Thermapen

01-21-2011, 04:08 PM	#6
Phesant Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Appleton, Wi	I have both and when I smoke something I use the WSM.... but I still like my Charbroil ......but I use it more as a grill then anything else.... it just uses to much fuel ..... but does the best turkey legs......which I'm allways asked to do.... __________________ Ken WSM Char-Griller Super Pro w/SFB Grill Sargent Turkey / Fish Fryer Weber Ranch Kettle "Lucky Girl" (A Stamp, 1979), [COLOR=darkorange][B]ORANGE THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=black]Proud member of the Zero's :thumb:[/COLOR]

01-21-2011, 04:12 PM	#8
inv3ctiv3 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-05-11 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	How well does the WSM work with wood? I've never seen the inside of a WSM or used one so I am really new to the whole vertical smoker thing. __________________ Jim Bob BBQ - 18.5" WSM - 22.5" Weber Master Touch Green - UDS - RED Thermapen

01-21-2011, 04:18 PM	#10
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	For the WSM you use either briquettes or lump as the fuel and wood chunks for flavor. the beauty of the WSM is that it can go for hours on one load of fuel. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

01-21-2011, 04:19 PM	#11
Vince RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-09-07 Location: Phoenix, AZ	This cutaway image may help answer some of your questions on what the inside of a WSM looks like: __________________ Rhythm 'n QUE Our Website On Facebook A Few Great Moments in RnQ History 1st Place Chicken at The Jack 2012 GC at the Inaguaral Sam's Club Invitational The Double Grand Championship Last edited by Vince RnQ; 01-21-2011 at 04:46 PM..

01-21-2011, 04:27 PM	#12
Cast Iron Chef is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Henderson, NV	Yes go both. It works great for me. __________________ Paul 18.5 & (2) 22.5" WSM New Brumfield Offset Smoker/Grill 22.5" Weber One Touch Platinum [SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=RoyalBlue]Genesis[/COLOR] 3 Gasser Bradley [/COLOR][/SIZE]Bisquette[SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000] Pooper Bullpen BBQ Team [/COLOR][/SIZE]

01-21-2011, 04:27 PM	#14
btcg Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: North Potomac, MD	Yep, Never met a single person who owned a WSM and did not swear by it. __________________ Graduate: Jack's Old South BBQ School, Smokin Triggers BBQ School, Paul Kirk BBQ School

01-21-2011, 04:32 PM	#15
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Your offset is used??? I don't think you should try to return it.... WSM over offset any day, unless you have a large offset and need the room. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

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