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Old 10-26-2020, 03:40 AM   #1
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Default WSM incoming

I’ve seen people using these for years, but I always kinda considered them beginner smokers or low quality. After reading here (and a few other BBQ forums), as well as watching a bunch of YouTube videos, I’ve decided that I was completely wrong about that.

I was about to pull the trigger on a Hunsaker drum, but I decided that the WSM with a vortex basket would fit better for me. And I want to get in a few practice cooks before Thanksgiving. The Hunsaker drum would probably get finished and make it to me before Thanksgiving, but possibly only a week or few days ahead. No time for me to learn the cooker before smoking a turkey.

I ordered the 22” WSM, a vortex basket, a rib hanger, and wheels for it. And my existing rotisserie and pizza oven will fit.
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Old 10-26-2020, 05:19 AM   #2
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There you go. It’s a great smoker, can’t go wrong with it.
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Old 10-26-2020, 05:36 AM   #3
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There you go. It’s a great smoker, can’t go wrong with it.
Yeah, finally made a decision. And ended up nowhere near what I thought I was going to go with originally.
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Old 10-26-2020, 06:09 AM   #4
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Old 10-26-2020, 06:46 AM   #5
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Congratulations!! You will love it, and the learning curve is short.
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Old 10-26-2020, 07:25 AM   #6
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Youtube video are abundant on using the WSM. Enjoy
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Old 10-26-2020, 07:28 AM   #7
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Congrats. They are great little units. I really enjoy cooking on mine.
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Old 10-26-2020, 07:29 AM   #8
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Wouldn't hurt to have both .... you're going to need the extra room soon enough ...
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Old 10-26-2020, 07:39 AM   #9
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Wouldn't hurt to have both .... you're going to need the extra room soon enough ...
I strongly considered ordering an 85 gallon Hunsaker. But then I remembered that I wanted something smaller than what I currently use and came to my senses. My other smoker is too big for what I usually cook, so it takes way too much fuel for regular use.
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Old 10-26-2020, 07:52 AM   #10
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I love my WSM. I also have a stick burner, but I still cook on my WSM for about 50% of my cooks.
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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

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I love that setup. The one advantage to the WSM is it can be disassembled easily for cleaning/moving.

I have used the Hunsaker vortex plates and the vortex baskets (they both work well).

Which hanging rack did you go with?
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Old 10-26-2020, 08:03 AM   #13
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I love that setup. The one advantage to the WSM is it can be disassembled easily for cleaning/moving.

I have used the Hunsaker vortex plates and the vortex baskets (they both work well).

Which hanging rack did you go with?
I went with Hunsaker’s versarack. I think I’ll like that setup more than the rib hanger, as long as I don’t need to cook 20 racks at a time.
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Old 10-26-2020, 08:11 AM   #14
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You made a great choice. WSMs rock!
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Old 10-26-2020, 08:44 AM   #15
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I went with Hunsaker’s versarack. I think I’ll like that setup more than the rib hanger, as long as I don’t need to cook 20 racks at a time.

That's a nice design. I still use the Gateway 55 Gallon hanger in my WSM, but the round one would be great if you were cooking for a crowd.
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