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First Cook On Mini WSM

Discussion in 'Beef' started by bbq train, Oct 20, 2013.

  1. Oct 20, 2013 #1
    bbq train

    bbq train Newbie

    Chicago - South Burbs

    First time posting on forum, this is my first cook on my mini wsm. Beef rib roast, pulled at 136F, IT for Sunday dinner

    BBQ Train
     
  3. Oct 21, 2013 #2
    kathrynn

    kathrynn Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Madison, AL
    Looks delish from here!

    Kat
     
  4. Oct 21, 2013 #3
    pgsmoker64

    pgsmoker64 Master of the Pit Group Lead OTBS Member

    Prince George, Va.
    WOW!!!  

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    That looks amazing!

    Nicely done!

    Bill
     
  5. Oct 21, 2013 #4
    dirtsailor2003

    dirtsailor2003 Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Bend Oregon
    Fantastic looking first cook on the mini-wsm! You're going to love that little smoker!
     
  6. Oct 21, 2013 #5
    bama bbq

    bama bbq Master of the Pit

    Rocket City (Huntsville) AL
    Wow! First cook is a Rib Roast! Not much room for improvement from the looks of it. Very nicely done!
     
  7. Oct 21, 2013 #6
    gary s

    gary s Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Whitehouse, TX (East Texas) just South of Tyler
    Man that looks great, wish I had some

    Gary
     
  8. Oct 22, 2013 #7
    flyweed

    flyweed Smoking Fanatic

    S.W. Wisconsin
    so give us your thoughts on the mini wsm..how's it hold temps..what temp did you set at?  How much charcoal did it consume?
     
  9. Oct 22, 2013 #8
    dirtsailor2003

    dirtsailor2003 Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Bend Oregon
    It's almost set it and forget it in mine once I get to the temp I want to be at. The longest I went on a single load was 7 hours. I've been using mine for over a year now and live it. Nite that the 7 hour cook was middle if winter and only 33* outside.
     
  11. Oct 22, 2013 #9
    bbq train

    bbq train Newbie

    Chicago - South Burbs
    Just like dirtsailor2003 said lite it and forget it. I loaded the mini wsm with charcoal and use the minion method, about 12 hot charcoals. Top vent open and adjust bottom vents until temp settled at around 265F. The temp remained stable thru out the entire cook of about 3 hours and 40 minutes. I was really satisfied with the mini wsm performance an especially the amount of charcoal used. It Is very efficient and I will definitely be using it on other cooks.

    BBQ Train
     
  12. Oct 22, 2013 #10
    turnandburn

    turnandburn Master of the Pit

    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Very nice!! ;-)

    Sent from my Lumia 900 using Tapatalk
     
  13. Oct 22, 2013 #11
    ronrude

    ronrude Meat Mopper

    Muscatine, Iowa
    Nice looking chunk of meat! I have 3 smokers and my mini is quickly becoming my favorite for most cooks.
     
  14. Oct 23, 2013 #12
    mdboatbum

    mdboatbum Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Washington, DC
    Beautiful looking roast!! I remember when my mini was all bright and shiny. Seems like only yesterday....

    If you haven't already made a charcoal basket, it's a good addition to the mini. On mine anyway it provides a more even burn and it'll go longer on less fuel. It'll also let it get to a higher temp if that's what I need.

    Congrats on a great first smoke on your new smoker!!
     
  16. Oct 23, 2013 #13
    s2k9k

    s2k9k AMNPS Test Group

    SEUSA
    Looks Great!!! I love some nice rare beef!!!
     
  17. Oct 23, 2013 #14
    dirtsailor2003

    dirtsailor2003 Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Bend Oregon
    I'll second that! Really simple to wire one together using the charcoal grate and some expended. Or weld it together.


    Welded


    Version #1. Wire tied together (still after a full year working just fine!).
     
  18. Oct 23, 2013 #15
    gary s

    gary s Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Whitehouse, TX (East Texas) just South of Tyler
    Looks good to me, I use a basket also  ......

     
  19. Oct 23, 2013 #16
    smokinhusker

    smokinhusker Smoking Guru

    Mountains west of Colorado Springs, CO
    Very nicely done!!!
     
  20. Oct 23, 2013 #17
    flyweed

    flyweed Smoking Fanatic

    S.W. Wisconsin
    very nice....Well I decided to pull the trigger (on building a mini wsm)...I saw the ones for sale, and can't see paying that much for one. After all, I have a smokey joe gold edition sitting here gather dust in my garage..so I have already ordered the 32qt stock pot, an extra grill rack, and stuff, and will be stopping by the local DIY store to get the stuff to build/weld together the charcoal basket.  I am figured for about $55 or so, I'll have my own new little "mini wsm"

    Dan
     
  21. Oct 30, 2013 #18
    gary s

    gary s Smoking Guru OTBS Member

    Whitehouse, TX (East Texas) just South of Tyler
    Tried anything else ?

    Gary