First smoke on the new WSM (pork heavy)

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SmokingUPnorth

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I finally got my 22” WSM gave it a dry run on Friday after putting it together to season it even though it says you don’t need to. But I mixed up some of Jeff’s rub and put it on don’t St. Louis ribs, a spiral ham (first time doing a ham that’s Bearcarver Bearcarver for the help) and a little pork loin. I got a little crazy at meijer I just went there for the ribs and came back with all that plus 4 thick porterhouse and 4 T-bone steaks since they were on sale for $6.99/lb. did the ribs for 6 hours, about 5 for the ham and around 2 hours until thepork loin was to temp. Pretty impressed so far with the WSM easy to control temp and good flavor just like my kettle but more room. I think I’m definitely gonna buy the hinge for it though. Anyway here are some pics.
 

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Looking good. You can't go wrong with a WSM. I have the 18" and it's served me well for about five years now. Thinking about a 22" as there are some cooks that are just a bit too big for my 18"
 
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My WSM hasn't seen the light of day in a year or more. Been using the kettles for everything. Your pork paradise has got me thinking to change that in a hurry.

Point for sure
Chris
 
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Looking good. You can't go wrong with a WSM. I have the 18" and it's served me well for about five years now. Thinking about a 22" as there are some cooks that are just a bit too big for my 18"
Thanks. I think the 18” would have been fine for me but when I bought my first smoker, mes30 I regretted not getting the 40 and didn’t want to do that Again.
Everything looks fantastic!
Can’t beat those WSM’s!
Al
Thanks again Al
My WSM hasn't seen the light of day in a year or more. Been using the kettles for everything. Your pork paradise has got me thinking to change that in a hurry.

Point for sure
Chris
Thanks since I sold my Traeger in the fall I’ve been using my kettle to smoke also. It is easy just lose a lot of grill space with it. I almost didn’t get the WSM and was gonna stick with the kettle but I’m glad I pulled the trigger.
 
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