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Hey guys, I appreciate any help!
I'm probably on my 6th cook on my brand new WSM 18.5. So I would think that would be good enough for a semi-well seasoned WSM. But I'm still getting a huge discrepancy between grate vs lid temperature.
What I tried: Three babyback ribs ~3lbs each, top grate, for around 2.5 hours using Gary Wiviott's Low & Slow 1 Lesson 3
What kind of fuel: KISS method fire, using Cowboy lump, and 4 pecan / 4 apple wood chunks, full cold water pan, all 4 vents at 1/3 closed
What I observed: Lid fluctuated between 200-210F, grate between 280-300
What I used: ThermoPro TP08, BBQ/Oven thermometer on center of top grate with a probe that registers 212F under boiling water
End result: tough baby back ribs with very minimal light-pink smoke ring, light smoke flavor
My question: Why such a huge discrepancy between grate vs lid temperature? Does it need more cooks to have a better seasoning? And how do I get a much deeper pink smoke ring? It seems to happen at random and I have no idea how to make it more consistent.
Thanks!
I'm probably on my 6th cook on my brand new WSM 18.5. So I would think that would be good enough for a semi-well seasoned WSM. But I'm still getting a huge discrepancy between grate vs lid temperature.
What I tried: Three babyback ribs ~3lbs each, top grate, for around 2.5 hours using Gary Wiviott's Low & Slow 1 Lesson 3
What kind of fuel: KISS method fire, using Cowboy lump, and 4 pecan / 4 apple wood chunks, full cold water pan, all 4 vents at 1/3 closed
What I observed: Lid fluctuated between 200-210F, grate between 280-300
What I used: ThermoPro TP08, BBQ/Oven thermometer on center of top grate with a probe that registers 212F under boiling water
End result: tough baby back ribs with very minimal light-pink smoke ring, light smoke flavor
My question: Why such a huge discrepancy between grate vs lid temperature? Does it need more cooks to have a better seasoning? And how do I get a much deeper pink smoke ring? It seems to happen at random and I have no idea how to make it more consistent.
Thanks!