First smoke on my new WSM

[Gasket]

Grub looks great. I will also cast my vote for a butt. All that fatty goodness should help you seal up those leaks in no time.

 

[Biged92]

Good lookin' snacks. I would suggest you do a pork butt for next cook as well. The meat is good and fatty, and will help season your cooker quicker. Great job on the food.

 

[fantomlord]

I already purchased some nomex insulating tape to seal around the door. The only other leak I can see is around the lid it self where it sits on the middle section of the cooker. I am not sure what to do about that other then to let it get dirty and hope it seals then.

get about a dozen cooks under your belt, and you'll probably find that most of the leaks you're seeing will close up. oh, and +1 for the butt suggestion...they're easy, very forgiving (so it won't matter if your temps run away on you a bit), and nice and fatty to help that seasoning process, and as a bonus, they're really good.

 

[Demmo]

Thanks for all the kind words and advice everyone.