Mini WSM Question

I haven't cause I haven't seen it,thought about it or needed it.
I guess I don't need it but.....I'm wondering why you need it?

I don't use a water pan in mine. I was using a terra cotta planter dish thingee as a heat sink, but I stopped doing that this weeked - at least for the chix I was cooking - I needed more heat.

gtr said:

I don't use a water pan in mine. I was using a terra cotta planter dish thingee as a heat sink, but I stopped doing that this weeked - at least for the chix I was cooking - I needed more heat.

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I also use a terracotta planter base. I dont think you need water in a mini. Of course, a lot of people around here will tell you that you don't need water in a WSM either.

msu12181 said:

Yea I guess my first question was if I even needed something like a water pan or ceramic planter dish to help with heat distribution? I am planning on using my mini WSM as a chicken cooker (higher temps). However, I did have in mind of trying a butt or ribs on it at lower temps (~225-250ish)

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Go dry!

I don't get the Tamale pot mod where people drill holes in the base for indirect.

I found a steel canister vac and it fit perfect on a SJ.



Using the SJ grate, form an expando ring and wire together.



This one is a UDS style intake with 3 holes regulated with ground magnets and I plugged the bottom vent. Very efficient, easy to control.

Stainless steel dog dish for heat sink indirect cook. Foiled over for drip pan, easy clean up.









Ain't nothin' it can't do!



keep it simple