Cold Weather Smoking

[riccasmoker16]

Hi Folks, this will be my first smoking winter with my WSM. Does anyone have any tips for smoking in the Boston cold weather? I have been smoking ribs, butts, and chicken. Any help is appreciated. Thank you

 

[normanaj]

I live in RI and just pulled a pork loin off my WSM.Wind more than anything will affect the temp of a WSM though extreme cold doesn't help either.The one major thing you can do for your smoker is add gaskets to the lid,door and bowl.

Check out:
http://bbqgaskets.com/kits-by-brand/weber/wsm-bullet-kettle-complete-gasket-kit-door-and-body.html

 

[cliffcarter]

Don't use a water pan and don't cook at temps less than 250°, I prefer 300° because it limits your time outside and the meat will be done more quickly. Either way you will use more fuel cooking in cold weather, so be prepared for that too.

 

[riccasmoker16]

Great advice. I have to get the gaskets which will help all around. I was wondering about the water pan as well

 

[noboundaries]

If wind and cold are an issue, pick up a cheap welder's blanket and some clamps from someplace like Harbor Freight. Wrap the WSM with the blanket and clamp the ends together, leaving enough space for both bottom vent air inflow and exhaust outflow. There's pics here on SMF of guys doing that in deep snow. Evidently works like a charm.

 

[noboundaries]

Here ya go. Look down in the thread for the pic of a wrapped WSM.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/smoking-meats-in-28-degree-weather.172313/#post-1262420

 

[riccasmoker16]

Here ya go. Look down in the thread for the pic of a wrapped WSM.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/smoking-meats-in-28-degree-weather.172313/#post-1262420

Excellent! Thank you guys