WSM incoming - Page 2

Lynn Dollar · 10-26-2020, 10:11 AM

Weber first introduced the WSM in 1981.

That ........ is a long track record of successful barbecue.

I bought my 18" in 2002 and its still goin strong.

musicmanj · 10-26-2020, 11:23 AM

They are a great smokers.

At the beginning of the year I decided I wanted to upgrade my cheap offset smoker that I had been cooking on for over 20 years. But I wasn't sure if I wanted an upgraded offset, insulated vertical, or gravity fed. I enjoyed tending fire, but with the cheap offset, it was no longer fun. I quickly realized I would be ordering something from Texas to be built, and with that cost, I wanted to make sure I purchased the right smoker.

I decided to buy a WSM to see if I would be interested in something similar to an insulated vertical smoker. I never cooked BBQ on a "set it and forget it" type smoker. I also new that I would be able to easily sell it on craigslist. I had the same impression you did and was pleasantly surprised at what a great smoker the WSM is. I went with a 22" and no upgrades. Briskets, ribs, pulled pork, meatloaf, beef ribs, it cooks everything like a champ. I watched Harry Soo's setup video on YouTube and setup my charcoal the same way. I cook without water in the pan, and spritz once every 45 min so that I can feel like I'm doing something. Been cooking tasty Q all summer long. It's very easy to cook on and you won't regret it.

All that said, I realized I prefer a stick burner and put my money down on an LSG offset. While I can appreciate the set it and forget it style of cooking, I like tending to a fire too much. I was planning on selling the WSM, but I've been so impressed with it, I will likely hang on to it for when I need an unattended cook.

kevinstaggs · 10-26-2020, 11:27 AM

You'll never regret it or quit using it. Well worth the $.

Shadowdog500 · 10-26-2020, 12:24 PM

Congratulations! You can never go wrong with a WSM!

RemoGaggi · 10-26-2020, 12:38 PM

I had a similar setup witha Vortex basket in an 18" WSM w/hanger. I think the best chicken I ever made came out of that setup. Congrats!

El Ropo · 10-26-2020, 02:30 PM

I have a 22.5" wsm too. I've been eyeing the vortex basket for a long time but never pulled the trigger. My big complaint about the stock fire ring setup is it seems to burn a LOT more fuel than a UDS (which I've owned and used a lot in the past). I think the vortex basket would help with efficiency. Please keep us updated on how it performs in your WSM. I've never had any complaints about the end result, just unhappy with how much fuel it burns for a given cook.

Killa J · 10-26-2020, 02:31 PM

Gonna break it in with something extra special - homemade sausage fatty. Debating on stuffed or not. Gonna be dirty and not wrap it.

NoOne · 10-26-2020, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jzadski

You are going to really like it and perfect timing for the fatty contest. They run rock solid and not too bad to master. I run without water but put the bottom of a clay flower pot in the water bowl and wrap with foil. Still keeps great temp, much hotter (if wanted) and uses less fuel. One last thing, I am guessing you have been to the tvwb but, if not great place for WSM

https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/

I second TVWB site for all things WSM. Fantastic site to learn about your new WSM.

Happy Hapgood · 10-27-2020, 01:49 AM

Just the Wife and I now. We have the 18.5. 22# brisket, butts, ribs not a problem. This is a Beast as is the 22. Just take some time to get to know it.

You can pass it down to your kids with a little care.

Killa J · 10-27-2020, 09:04 AM

I have been to TVWB. I actually built a HeaterMeter for my Akorn from a guide on the site about 5 or 6 years ago. Good place, but I like here and smoking meat forum better.

70monte · 10-27-2020, 01:35 PM

The 18" WSM was my first smoker and I had good success with it. After buying a PBC, I never used the WSM again and later sold the three that I had. I still have the PBC.

Enjoy yours.

angryelfFan · 10-27-2020, 03:27 PM

I agree that is a beginner smoker (actually GREAT beginner smoker) but it isn't cheap. It was my first smoker many years ago and I still have it, even though I have added many more since. It definitely has its place

Lynn Dollar · 10-27-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Killa J

I have been to TVWB. I actually built a HeaterMeter for my Akorn from a guide on the site about 5 or 6 years ago. Good place, but I like here and smoking meat forum better.

Chris updated the message forum software earlier this year, and its the best I've used. Very easy to post pics. Can embed all types of social media. Lots of good features.

Chester · 10-27-2020, 05:12 PM

Can’t go wrong with a WSM. I think a lot of people getting pellet grills would be better off getting a WSM. It produces good food and is easy to use, clean and store (for a smoker). The price is right as well, and has lots of mods.

icemanrc · 10-28-2020, 05:43 AM

Great choice! I have a Lang and a Stumps, but I still kept my WSM. I pack it up in the truck and take it with us camping.

10-26-2020, 11:23 AM	#17
musicmanj On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-31-18 Location: Bay Area, CA Name/Nickname : Jay	They are a great smokers. At the beginning of the year I decided I wanted to upgrade my cheap offset smoker that I had been cooking on for over 20 years. But I wasn't sure if I wanted an upgraded offset, insulated vertical, or gravity fed. I enjoyed tending fire, but with the cheap offset, it was no longer fun. I quickly realized I would be ordering something from Texas to be built, and with that cost, I wanted to make sure I purchased the right smoker. I decided to buy a WSM to see if I would be interested in something similar to an insulated vertical smoker. I never cooked BBQ on a "set it and forget it" type smoker. I also new that I would be able to easily sell it on craigslist. I had the same impression you did and was pleasantly surprised at what a great smoker the WSM is. I went with a 22" and no upgrades. Briskets, ribs, pulled pork, meatloaf, beef ribs, it cooks everything like a champ. I watched Harry Soo's setup video on YouTube and setup my charcoal the same way. I cook without water in the pan, and spritz once every 45 min so that I can feel like I'm doing something. Been cooking tasty Q all summer long. It's very easy to cook on and you won't regret it. All that said, I realized I prefer a stick burner and put my money down on an LSG offset. While I can appreciate the set it and forget it style of cooking, I like tending to a fire too much. I was planning on selling the WSM, but I've been so impressed with it, I will likely hang on to it for when I need an unattended cook.
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10-26-2020, 11:27 AM	#18
kevinstaggs Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-17 Location: Davis, OK Name/Nickname : Kevin	You'll never regret it or quit using it. Well worth the $. __________________ “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”― John Wesley Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Sooners fan, Hopeless golfer, Pretty good hunter and fisherman MAK 2 Star, Custom Stickburner, WSM 22, Weber 26, Camp Chef flattop

10-26-2020, 12:24 PM	#19
Shadowdog500 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-18-12 Location: Down the Shore!!!	Congratulations! You can never go wrong with a WSM! __________________ WSM 18 & 22, Performer 22, Genesis 330, Smokey Joe, Q100, Daniel Boone

10-26-2020, 12:38 PM	#20
RemoGaggi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-28-13 Location: NorCal Name/Nickname : RemoGaggi	I had a similar setup witha Vortex basket in an 18" WSM w/hanger. I think the best chicken I ever made came out of that setup. Congrats! __________________ Mak 1, PKGO, Akorn Jr., Gabbys 22"w/ Weber SS Performer, Blackstone 22" & Pizza Oven.

10-26-2020, 02:30 PM	#21
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	I have a 22.5" wsm too. I've been eyeing the vortex basket for a long time but never pulled the trigger. My big complaint about the stock fire ring setup is it seems to burn a LOT more fuel than a UDS (which I've owned and used a lot in the past). I think the vortex basket would help with efficiency. Please keep us updated on how it performs in your WSM. I've never had any complaints about the end result, just unhappy with how much fuel it burns for a given cook. __________________ 22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ)

10-26-2020, 10:11 AM	#16
Lynn Dollar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-19-18 Location: Oklahoma City Name/Nickname : A man named Lynn	Weber first introduced the WSM in 1981. That ........ is a long track record of successful barbecue. I bought my 18" in 2002 and its still goin strong.

10-26-2020, 02:31 PM	#22
Killa J Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-26-20 Location: Prairieville, LA Name/Nickname : Josh	Gonna break it in with something extra special - homemade sausage fatty. Debating on stuffed or not. Gonna be dirty and not wrap it.

10-27-2020, 01:49 AM	#24
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	Just the Wife and I now. We have the 18.5. 22# brisket, butts, ribs not a problem. This is a Beast as is the 22. Just take some time to get to know it. You can pass it down to your kids with a little care. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

10-27-2020, 09:04 AM	#25
Killa J Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-26-20 Location: Prairieville, LA Name/Nickname : Josh	I have been to TVWB. I actually built a HeaterMeter for my Akorn from a guide on the site about 5 or 6 years ago. Good place, but I like here and smoking meat forum better.

10-27-2020, 01:35 PM	#26
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	The 18" WSM was my first smoker and I had good success with it. After buying a PBC, I never used the WSM again and later sold the three that I had. I still have the PBC. Enjoy yours. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.

10-27-2020, 03:27 PM	#27
angryelfFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Ann Arbor (but still a Buckeye fan)	I agree that is a beginner smoker (actually GREAT beginner smoker) but it isn't cheap. It was my first smoker many years ago and I still have it, even though I have added many more since. It definitely has its place __________________ PK Original Weber Smokey Mtn 18.5" Humphrey's Battle Box Shirley 24 x 42 Straight Back

10-27-2020, 05:12 PM	#29
Chester is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-06-12 Location: Smoking away in North Florida Name/Nickname : Chester	Can’t go wrong with a WSM. I think a lot of people getting pellet grills would be better off getting a WSM. It produces good food and is easy to use, clean and store (for a smoker). The price is right as well, and has lots of mods. __________________ Southern Q Smokers Limo Jr. with Fireboard 2 drive. Camp Chef FTG 600 Weber Performer 22" Kettle UDS home made and ugly Weber Genesis II SE 330 Breeo X 24

10-28-2020, 05:43 AM	#30
icemanrc Found some matches. Join Date: 10-23-20 Location: Carrollton GA Name/Nickname : Rusty Cooke	Great choice! I have a Lang and a Stumps, but I still kept my WSM. I pack it up in the truck and take it with us camping.