Back in the game...Thanks Craigslist!!!

[Walt]

I started with an original BDS, then moved onto a 18" WSM and then Backwoods Chubby...smoked food and I were having some issues so I got rid of most of my stuff. Well, I couldn't take it any longer and scored a NEW 22" WSM for $250 :mrgreen: Can't wait to get it seasoned this weekend!!

[Churrasqueiro Bob]

Nice! I never find good deals like that around here.

[Brian in Maine]

No need to season. Just load it up and get er done!

[HankB]

No need to season. Just load it up and get er done!Good catch. When the OP said "season" I was thinking of the first smoke.

There is no point in firing the WSM up without some food in it. For my first cook in my 22 I did 3 8 lb chickens and a 20 lb turkey. (Note: 4 8 lb chickens will not fit on one grate. :doh: A single 8 lb bird is a perfect fit in the mini. )

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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fPlBUcOi0b0/UPRtVfscdfI/AAAAAAAAOEI/gGKdavacIkQ/s800/DSC_6004-PP.JPG

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That's but one way to 'season' a WSM. Poultry is nice because you can just foil the pan, leave two bottom vents wide open and let 'er rip!

[TroyA65]

Nice Haul!!

[PaPaQ]

Nice Score!

[BobM]

Nice score, good luck with your new WSM! :clap: