WSM and cold weather

mikey75

Newbie

Feb 4, 2014

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• Feb 5, 2014

• #41

I would love to see a pic of that once it's done...that sounds awesome.

 

friskiedgrrl

Newbie

Oct 14, 2013

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• Feb 5, 2014

• #42

Hey, that would be perfect weather to smoke some cheese. I wish it would get real cold here for about a week, then I could do some REAL applewood smoked cheddar!

 

captain bandana

Newbie

Jan 15, 2014

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Mount Vernon, WA and Burgundy, France

• Feb 6, 2014

• #43

I have just completed (two days ago) almost two pounds of aged cheddar - just waiting now for the two/three weeks it needs in the fridge. Nice sized blocks, about 4" x 4" x 1", Traeger smoker at 50 degrees F (it's cold here now) and four hours in the apple pellet smoke. Stay tuned for a completion report about Feb 20, or so, if I can remember to post.

 

three2one

Fire Starter

Sep 3, 2017

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Kent, WA

• Sep 7, 2020

• #45

I know this is an old thread. I have a question about using a welding blanket in a different way.

I know it is intended to keep heat in while in cold weather. I live in southern Nevada and I don't have that issue although wind can be an issue at times.

I have a Weber SmokeFire that when it gets up to 600 degrees, while doing a steak, makes the hollow aluminum handle too hot too handle. I suspect the heat from the lid is radiating to the handle or through its connection to the lid.

Does anyone see the welding blanket in use being able to mitigate the issue?

 

noboundaries

Epic Pitmaster

OTBS Member

SMF Premier Member

Sep 7, 2013

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Roseville, CA, a suburb of Sacramento

• Sep 7, 2020

• #46

Leather gloves. A Vortex in my older Kettle makes the handle too hot to touch. Leather gloves to the rescue.