1st Timer need help

joeyj

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Jun 18, 2012

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Denver Colorado

• Jun 20, 2012

• #1

Well, I got the green light from the wife to buy a smoker for Fathers day.  I have decided on the 18.5 WSM.  I will be picking it up at ACE tomorrow and plan to smoke a brisket on Saturday:)  Can't wait!!!!

Question - what will I need right out of the gate...  let me know if I'm missing something and if you recommend a certain product;

Bag of Charcoal

Some wood chips (probably go with apple)

Food temp probe - will any do?

Injection syringe

Thanks, can't wait to join the world of smoking!!

 

mossymo

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• Jun 20, 2012

• #2

- accurate thermometers

- beer

- patience
 

I would get a Maverick ET-732 for a thermometer, it will cover both your grill and internal meat temp. Also if the WSM comes with a thermometer on the hood I would take it off and check it for accuracy (boiling water 212º). Most of all have fun, otherwise the hobby isn't worth it!

 

Last edited: Jun 20, 2012

joeyj

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Denver Colorado

• Jun 21, 2012

• #3

Thanks!  I won't have time to order the Maverick, so I might just try a lower cost one to get me by for a little while. 

 

dewetha

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• Jun 21, 2012

• #4

• i would go with wood chunks instead of chips. you will get a long smoke time from them and you do want to keep the lid closed as much as possible

• review the minion method.bury some chunks for longer smoke.
• mop or spray bottle
• maybe some high temp gloves to handle the meat if you have to move it
• make Chef JimeyJ's JJ Aus Jus

 

bruno994

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• Jun 21, 2012

• #5

As far as therms, you can get the $9.99 digital Acurites at Wal-Mart, so far mine have been dead on for more than a year now. 

 

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joeyj

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Jun 18, 2012

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Denver Colorado

• Jun 21, 2012

• #6

Good suggestions dewetha, as I don't have most of those items:)..  Picking up the WSM tomorrow morning and will get it built and ready to go for Saturday.  I think I will have as much cost in the "extra" stuff than the WSM is going to cost...  Looking forward to the experience though..    
 

 

joeyj

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• Jun 21, 2012

• #7

Thanks Bruno994.  I will try that one for a while and then upgrade later..