Dieing to use my new wsm

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Smoke Blower

Original poster

Jul 18, 2013

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Iowa

• Jul 22, 2013

• #1

Can anyone tell me a shorter 2-3 hour smoke i can get in on a week night? Don't want to wait till the weekend lol

 

webowabo

Master of the Pit

Dec 25, 2010

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Arlington, TX

• Jul 22, 2013

• #2

wings,.. pork loins... Fatties... :) reverse sear steaks.. hmm.. Im hungry..  what ya hungry for :) Im sure we can all come up with a few ideas of some quick smokes..

I get the "itch" and cant wait til the weekend almost.. well lets see .. EVERY Monday :)

Mike

 

oldschoolbbq

Legendary Pitmaster

OTBS Member

Jul 16, 2008

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NW Ohio - outside Toledo

• Jul 22, 2013

• #3

Chicken , my man.

 You can do a lot of Chicken in 3hrs. To speed things a bit, Spatchock the Critter. Darn good practice for your learning curve. Gets you well acquainted with your Smoker AND how it cooks.

When you get ready for a long cook, start with a Pork Butt. Very forgiving and delicious.

Have fun and . . .

 

webowabo

Master of the Pit

Dec 25, 2010

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41

Arlington, TX

• Jul 22, 2013

• #4

Oh yea..  spatch chics... :P

 

coronaca92879

Meat Mopper

Mar 22, 2010

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24

Fontana ca

• Jul 22, 2013

• #5

Tri tip, is quick and not affected by using higher temps. That's my weeknight go to in the wsm.

 

fwismoker

Master of the Pit

Dec 31, 2012

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North East Indiana

• Jul 22, 2013

• #6

Just start with something simple and learn your new cooker....pork loin would be a good choice.

 

appwsmsmkr1

Meat Mopper

Jan 4, 2013

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25

New Jersey

• Jul 22, 2013

• #7

ABT's short for atomic buffalo turds. (Bacon wrapped jalapeños) they take about an hour or so but they are fabulous!!!

 

dirtsailor2003

Epic Pitmaster

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Oct 4, 2012

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Bend Oregon

• Jul 22, 2013

• #8

Wings, spathcocked chicken, pork chops, tri tip, meat loaf, stuffed bell peppers, pork loin, chicken breasts, meatballs, oh this list could get really long!!!!

 

kryinggame

Smoking Fanatic

Nov 16, 2007

543

30

Charlotte, NC

• Jul 22, 2013

• #9

First of all, do you know how to use the WSM?  I'm asking, not judging.  In order to make good Que, you have to master the equipment.  Learning the temperature, guages, quantity of charcoal, cooking methods...all these takes time.

If you're a fan of Gary Wiviott, author of Low & Slow, he recommends that your first cook should be Chicken Mojo Criollo.  This is using 2 whole fryers, split in half, along with a bottle of Goya's mojo criollo; olive oil; 1 lemon and salt. 

This can be done within your time frame. 

In my opinion, take the time to learn the machine.  Heck, once you learn how to work it, jump into butts.  Enjoy!!!

 

foamheart

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Apr 4, 2013

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South Louisiana, on the Mississippi River

• Jul 22, 2013

• #10

kryinggame said:

First of all, do you know how to use the WSM?  I'm asking, not judging.  In order to make good Que, you have to master the equipment.  Learning the temperature, guages, quantity of charcoal, cooking methods...all these takes time.

If you're a fan of Gary Wiviott, author of Low & Slow, he recommends that your first cook should be Chicken Mojo Criollo.  This is using 2 whole fryers, split in half, along with a bottle of Goya's mojo criollo; olive oil; 1 lemon and salt. 

This can be done within your time frame. 

In my opinion, take the time to learn the machine.  Heck, once you learn how to work it, jump into butts.  Enjoy!!!

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Excellent advice for any new smoker. Master walking and running will be easier.