Pulled the trigger and picked up a Weber Smokey Mountain (18")

[Daba's BBQ]

Good afternoon all. I just picked up a WSM 18". Woo-Hoo! I am already defrosting some gorgeous St Louis ribs that will be my very first cook on my new toy. I never cooked on a WSM before, but have been watching some videos to get some pointers on what to do. Any tips that anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Enjoy the weekend.

 

[SmokinGame]

Congrats!! Definitely lots of good videos out there for the WSM. Enjoy!!

 

[Daba's BBQ]

Thanks.

Here is the WSM 18" I picked up today. I got a great deal - $120 and the guy included some wood chips and a roll of sealer.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

If it new going to run hot until gets seasoned. If looks like heat climbing get ahead of it adjusting bottom vents. Mine is really efficient and will run 8 - 10 hours on 3/4 ring of charcoal. Several ways of firing it up. I get about 15 - 20 cubes going and throw on top of unlit. If you search WSM and titles there is a lot of info.

 

[tbern]

congrats on your new toy!! ribs should be good, but possibly just do some burgers or brats first just to get it seasoned up a little.

 

[Daba's BBQ]

Great advice.

Question - given that it is a used WSM, would that keep it from running hot?

 

[Daba's BBQ]

congrats on your new toy!! ribs should be good, but possibly just do some burgers or brats first just to get it seasoned up a little.

Good idea. I have some homemade burgers that i made from the remnants of the rib eyes that I trimmed a few weeks ago.

 

[tbern]

Good idea. I have some homemade burgers that i made from the remnants of the rib eyes that I trimmed a few weeks ago.

Those sound very good and would make a nice test run for you on your Weber and get it ready for your ribs!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

That looks brand spanking new.
I bet she still has puppy breath.

 

[sawhorseray]

Nice score Daba, that should serve you well, post up them cooks, watching! RAY

 

[noboundaries]

I hope he didn't call the police...because you STOLE that little beauty! What a great find. Smoke on!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Daba,
I know we all say, "if you're looking, you ain't cooking" but one or two pics mid cook won't hurt one bit. Everyone would love to see that little puppy in action.

Stu

 

[Brokenhandle]

Ya just have to peek don't ya?

Ryan

 

[mcokevin]

Great deal, and a great cooker. You'll have many good meals out of that. Enjoy!

 

[edmonds]

Thanks.

Here is the WSM 18" I picked up today. I got a great deal - $120 and the guy included some wood chips and a roll of sealer.

Wood chunks will work better than wood chips. Enjoy.

 

[MileHiGuy]

Wood chunks will work better than wood chips. Enjoy.

I agree. My advice would be to use wood chunks and a top quality meat thermometer. Have fun!