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  1. flyinion

    Problems with my new WSM 18.5

    So I've noticed a couple things since I got my new WSM last Saturday.  Both Saturday and Monday night after using it I noticed the inside is turning a light brown (like the color of the navigation bar on this website with the "Home" "Smokers & More" etc. links).  The Saturday smoke was just an...
  2. flyinion

    smoked potatoes worth it?

    So I tried them again, this time on my new WSM with some chicken thighs.  I used smaller potatoes this time, and Yukons instead of Russet.  Rubbed in olive oil and some kosher salt.  They came out awesome!  They will definitely be made again and I will try Russets again if I get smaller ones...
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    First smoke in my WSM 18.5, q-view included

    Nope was not using the lid thermometer.  Weird thing about that.  During the dry run it ran 8 degrees cooler than the probe.  When I loaded all the meat and potatoes on tonight, the probe was running about 15 degrees  cooler instead.  Yes I have read to always leave the top vent wide open and...
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    First smoke in my WSM 18.5, q-view included

    Oh and yes, in that first picture you can see my attempt to keep the wind at bay with the patio chairs.  I don't think it really mattered.  I didn't get any crazy spikes after moving them away while the potatoes finished.
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    First smoke in my WSM 18.5, q-view included

    So I fired up my new WSM for the second time today (first was Saturday for a dry run to see how it did).  It was about 90 out when I fired it up about 6pm for some boneless skinless chicken thighs and some potatoes.  I was going to do ribs but decided to stick to something "stupid proof" in case...
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    expected temperature fluctuation on a WSM?

    LOL well I don't know what the actual swing would have been if I had not touched it (probably should have done that), instead I was trying to adjust the vents slightly more or less open and that just happened to be the range that I was doing it at.  I do know that it sat at 228 for a while...
  12. flyinion

    expected temperature fluctuation on a WSM?

    Thanks, that sounds like a reasonable range.  Definitely will try to keep it lower for ribs and brisket.  I think my temp problem was like I said starting with the vents at 1/2 instead of fully open on the bottom and that I really don't think I had my 10ish briquettes lit fully.  I won't make...
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    expected temperature fluctuation on a WSM?

    I just picked up an 18.5 WSM today and did an empty run (i.e. no meat) with just the loaded water pan and some charcoal in order to get a feel for it and to give it some seasoning since I want to use it Sunday.  I was wondering what I can expect to be a normal range for it to bounce around.  I'm...
  14. flyinion

    Not sure what to buy

    Well I did it!  Picked up the 18.5" WSM today.  Last one in stock in the area lol.  Going to put it together and do a dry run tonight to test out controlling temps and such and to burn off the mfr'ing residue and season it a bit.  Hoping to do some ribs tomorrow but I'm not sure how I'll do with...
  15. flyinion

    substitute for mustard?

    Haha, woops guess I wasn't clear.  The person is allergic to mustard (and Sesame as well).  I was simply using the peanut reference as an example of what happens when the person is exposed since mustard allergy is not well known but many people have heard about deadly peanut allergy reactions...
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    substitute for mustard?

    Thanks again guys.  Yeah I figured out after asking that most of the time mustard ON the meat is just to help the rub stick so I guess I just need to find substitutes for when it's in rubs and sauces as a real ingredient.  So far that wasabi powder or horseradish is looking like the best...
  17. flyinion

    Help me decide

    Any particular reasons?  I was eying the 18.5 myself.  I don't think I'd ever be cooking for more than a dozen people max and probably half that more often.  The 22.5 would be nice but I'm thinking it's overkill for me.
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    substitute for mustard?

    Yep as a matter of fact I used olive oil on a tri-tip I did last night.  I think things like sauces and the rubs themselves are the real problems.  I've just been leaving it out but coming up with a substitute that works well would be awesome.
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    substitute for mustard?

    Oh nice!  I bet that would actually work really well.  I've had the chance to try fresh grated wasabi at a high end restaurant my girlfriend and I go to on our "anniversary" and it's definitely a much more mellow/different flavor than the green goo in a tube you get at most sushi places.  I know...
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    BBQ in Cali? Yup

    Welcome!  I'm new around here as well, but just had to reply and welcome you after reading the coffee bit.  I roast my own as well!!
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