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smwinnie

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Saw a deal on a Cuisinart WSM knockoff and decided to jump in.

My wife and I spent four hours smoking some dry-rubbed chicken drumsticks and a little under an hour with some apple juice-brined pork chops. The chops were awesome, but the smoker never got above 215°F and the drumsticks didn't cook through.

Jumped back and forth between the smoker and the web to figure out what the next steps were. So:
  • Finished the drumsticks in the oven
  • Ordered some LavaLock gasket material
  • Calibrated the built-in thermometer in boiling water (was 10°F low)
  • Planning to convert the water pan to a sand pan with a covered tray, and
  • Planning to bend the access panel for a tighter fit once the gasket is in place
Next up is a butt. Eventual goal from my very loud 11 year-old is to get good and produce an unending stream of bacon...
 
Welcome! Sounds like you're on the right track. Lots of knowledgeable folks and a wealth of information around here.
 
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