Finally Pulled The Trigger

[squatch]

I've been researching as to which first smoker I should purchase for a couple month's now... I had pretty much narrowed it down between either a "old gen" Stainless MES40, or a WSM... you can probably guess which one I finally decided to go with since I am posting this here in the Charcoal Smokers section 

Looking forward to my first real smoke!

 

[woodcutter]

Congratulations! I don't have a WSM but I want one.

 

[rp ribking]

Congrats Squatch,

I have 2 of the 22.5 inchers, they can smoke some food. After ya get it seasoned with a good crust on the inside it will be like a shiny like grease glass. I don't even use water in the pan during summer or winter anymore. Only a split, lump and meat. Good Luck!!

Here is a pic of the grease glass with some butts. Enjoy!!

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• rp ribking
• Jun 18, 2011

 

[twobeanbbq]

I have a fantasy draft coming up where I'm smoking two 8.5lb butts. I just got my 22.5" WSM and fired it up last night. Any suggestions on how to cook the butts? Ever wrap them or spritz them? I live in Louisiana And my WSM was running pretty hot when trying to maintain 225. How do you burn your fuel in it?