Question about smoking a Butt

[gary s]

Lighten up Dave, not Hijacked, Just detoured  Everybody excited about game day

Gary

 

[2kkinz]

I got the 18.5" wsm. It seems to have worked itself out..maybe the outer layer of coals were being lit? Up to 230 now. Love this grill so far.

 

[daveomak]

2kkinz.... glad it worked out..... there is a learning curve to all smokers.... many smokes and time will help..... Dave

Lighten up Dave, not Hijacked, Just detoured  Everybody excited about game day

Gary

Lighten up Gary.... A member needs help... and Dallas shouldn't be in the playoffs.... the refs were bought off.....

 

[2kkinz]

I will add another thing. I use a redi check middle of road thermometer and a thermapin for meat. I have always believed the thermostats on grills are so wrong. Point in case temp on thermometer is 230 grill says 175

 

[daveomak]

Well, now you know.... when the grill says 175, the actual temp is 230....

 

[gary s]

Hey 2kkinz,  Grill thermometers are notorious for being wrong,  Post some pictures for all to see

I guess Dave is not a Dallas fan

Gary

 

[timberjet]

I was way excited yesterday. Today I can just enjoy both the games with a reassuring smile on my face. 

 

[moist]

I've been using my wsm I'm from Vancouver. It's been around 30 Fahrenheit here. I have to use little to no water in the water bowl or it won't get past 200 degrees. I find if I add a couple cups if boiling water to it every couple hours it works good. Then I can leave the vents 3/4 open

 

[gary s]

First check your temp gauge They are notorious for being off. Water boils at 212 º so you are not adding much heat. lots of people don't use a water pan.  Maybe a WSM guy will jump in and shed some light, I am an old stick burner.

Gary