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I recently got a Weber Smokey mountain 14.5. I was hoping to get a few simple recipes/advice for my first few smokes! Thanks
I did a successful trial run! I’m a fan of ribs, brisket (which I hear is a little advanced), sirloins, and pulled chicken. Thanks for the response..looking forward to learningWelcome from Ohio ! What Do you want to try first? If its any thing just to try it out i would suggest a pork butt for pulled pork. They are very forgiving and would be a great thing to try for the first time. Also I would suggest doing a trial run just to get to know your smoker and get and idea of how it will preform before doing your first smoke. Lots of talented and informative people here on SMF so your questons should be covered. Looking forward to seeing your new toy in action!
I may start with a whole chicken this weekend. Have any advice or recipe links? Thanks againWelcome to SMF, and congrats on the new smoker. The WSM is one great smoker and will serve you delicious meals for years.
Although a pork butt is the most forgiving meat on the planet, it's a bit of a time sink for a first smoke. Newbies have a million questions zipping thru their heads and need to accumulate some answers and experience before committing to a 12-16 hour smoke.
Start with something fast, simple, and forgiving. Chicken thighs/quarters, sausages, meat loaf, pork loins, tri tips all fit that bill. You'll tend to run hot when starting, and all those meats like hot.
The one caution that will serve you well is to learn the difference between dirty and clean smoke. White/gray smoke is bad. Thin blue smoke is good, and I don't mean the blue smoke when you fire up charcoal.
Let us know what you decide!
Ray
I may start with a whole chicken this weekend. Have any advice or recipe links? Thanks again