I won a 22.5 Weber Smokey Mountain!

MossyMO · 10-20-2012, 10:48 AM

I got an email from the Sting Killer Facebook page telling me I won a 22.5 WSM! I replied and they got back to me saying I should have it in a week or two; we'll see... I have been quietly wanting one for a while now and am very excited!

I have plenty of experience grilling and smoking off offsets, Weber kettles, pellet grills etc. but have never used a WSM... what should my first cook be? Any tips or suggestions on firing it up the first time would be appreciated!

El Ropo · 10-20-2012, 10:55 AM

That's a nice score. Anything cooks up good in the WSMs, well except for whole hog. Fatty's are a popular break in item.

The more meat gets cooked in it, the faster it'll develop a nice "gunk" seal. Since they're porcelain coated, no need for a seasoning burn.

Wampus · 10-20-2012, 10:59 AM

Congrats!

Easy first try smokes would be fatties and/or pork butts!
Or a smoked meatloaf is great and won't take all that long either.
Whole chicken?

Kinda just depends on how long of a cook you're looking to do your first time out. The possibilities are ENDLESS!

The_Kapn · 10-20-2012, 11:03 AM

Read up on the Minion Method on the WSM if you are not familiar with it.
Very long and stable burns that way.

As said, Butts, Fatties, Meatloaf, maybe even some ribs are a great first cook in a WSM to learn it's nuances. Easey Peasey to operate.

With your experience, you will have it rockin' and rollin' in no time!

I loved my WSM when I had it.

TIM

Al Czervik · 10-20-2012, 11:09 AM

Great score! Can't wait to hear how you like it and be sure the share some pr0n with us...

Subzerogriller · 10-20-2012, 11:23 AM

Congrats! +1 on the fatties and pork butts; my first cook on my WSM was a pork butt and a couple of fatties...coasted through it, these pits are amazing. Happy Smoking!

cowgirl · 10-20-2012, 02:03 PM

Wow, Congratulations Marty!!

Bluebird · 10-20-2012, 05:52 PM

Congratulations!

10-20-2012, 10:48 AM	#1
MossyMO Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: Glenburn, ND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I won a 22.5 Weber Smokey Mountain! I got an email from the Sting Killer Facebook page telling me I won a 22.5 WSM! I replied and they got back to me saying I should have it in a week or two; we'll see... I have been quietly wanting one for a while now and am very excited! I have plenty of experience grilling and smoking off offsets, Weber kettles, pellet grills etc. but have never used a WSM... what should my first cook be? Any tips or suggestions on firing it up the first time would be appreciated! __________________ www.facebook.com/TatonkaDust www.OwensBBQ.com

10-20-2012, 10:55 AM	#2
El Ropo Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	That's a nice score. Anything cooks up good in the WSMs, well except for whole hog. Fatty's are a popular break in item. The more meat gets cooked in it, the faster it'll develop a nice "gunk" seal. Since they're porcelain coated, no need for a seasoning burn. __________________ Modded Brinkmann Gourmet. Basic UDS. Rescued 22.5" OTS. Weber SJS. Stubbs. B&B Oak Lump. Cannondale 2009 F8 (for burning off all the great BBQ)

10-20-2012, 10:59 AM	#3
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats! Easy first try smokes would be fatties and/or pork butts! Or a smoked meatloaf is great and won't take all that long either. Whole chicken? Kinda just depends on how long of a cook you're looking to do your first time out. The possibilities are ENDLESS! __________________ Big JT's Smokin' BBQ Competition Team “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.” - Mahatma Gandhi

10-20-2012, 11:03 AM	#4
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Read up on the Minion Method on the WSM if you are not familiar with it. Very long and stable burns that way. As said, Butts, Fatties, Meatloaf, maybe even some ribs are a great first cook in a WSM to learn it's nuances. Easey Peasey to operate. With your experience, you will have it rockin' and rollin' in no time! I loved my WSM when I had it. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

10-20-2012, 11:09 AM	#5
Al Czervik Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-17-11 Location: Mead, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great score! Can't wait to hear how you like it and be sure the share some pr0n with us... __________________ Mongo Traeger 075,Weber Performer,Weber Genesis Silver Gasser, Special Edition "Goose" ET-732 Thermometer,Limited Edition Neutrino Fast Blue Thermopen *Zero Club Member* *qualifying in the 2011 Special Summer of Spam TD with the Coveted Double Ought...* (\__/) (='.'=) Merry Christmas... Chitter was full! (")_(")

10-20-2012, 11:23 AM	#6
Subzerogriller Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-10-12 Location: Blaine, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats! +1 on the fatties and pork butts; my first cook on my WSM was a pork butt and a couple of fatties...coasted through it, these pits are amazing. Happy Smoking! __________________ Chris Good Batch BBQ Competition Team Webers: 22.5 Kettle, 18.5 Kettle, and dual 22.5 WSM's Proud to be supporting our troops: Limited Edition Supahfast Thermapen with US Flag Joined my first TD, and dove headfirst into the Zero's Club. Come to the Dark Side! Join a Throwdown!

10-20-2012, 02:03 PM	#7
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow, Congratulations Marty!! __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

10-20-2012, 05:52 PM	#8
Bluebird Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Floyd Va Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations! __________________ Weber 18.5"OTS, Weber SS Performer, 18.5" WSM, Chargriller Akorn & Weber Genesis.