what is the kiss method

[deer trail]

hi again, just wondering what the heck is the KISS

METHOD, do i have to make out with my wsm for it to work?

 

[chisoxjim]

KISS method is very similar to the Minion method.

Basically load up the ring part way, toss in some wood chunks, top off the ring, then top that off with a lit chimney starter of charcoal, and a couple more wood chunks. Assemble the smoker, put the meat on and smoke. Based on the meat you are doing there are set times to shut down the bottom vents for the cook. Pretty much allws you to smoke meat and rely on the tmeps without the use of any additional therms. You cook by look and feel.

It is spelled out in more detail in the book "Low and Slow"

 

[ronp]

K = KEEP I = IT S=Simple S= Stupid

Keep It Simple Stupid

 

[fire it up]

The KISS method?
I always thought that was where you Rock N Roll All Night and Party Every Day

 

[deer trail]

how long did it take you to figure that one out

 

[smokebuzz]

Sorry ,but thats what I thought it was also, you asked.

 

[barbqjim]

We have used that term (KISS method) for years to describe various things like night fishing cause when you can't see anything you had better have kept it simple or else you'll have a mess and that's stupid.

 

[dribron]

I read of it in some book... Think it was called low and slow.. not sure who wrote it.

 

[chisoxjim]

yep, Low and Slow , written by Gary Wiviott, great book.

 

[smokin' dick]

KISS is not a particular method or style. It is merely an acronym that applies to whatever it is you are doing, be that building a drum smoker, cooking some ribs or mowing the lawn. Ron has given you the correct definition of KISS. Keep it Simple, Stupid.
Not meaning to offend anyone here, but many folks try and over-think BBQ and hence overly complicate the whole process.

 

[chisoxjim]

Like I said upthread KISS very similar to the minion method for getting a great fire going. SUre its an acronym, but it is a set method for lighting a WSM, kettle, or offset, not reinventing the wheel.

I personall use a variation of the KISS method myself as I dont like the timing for shutting down the lower vents as instructed by KISS, makes the smoker start out too hot then gets into its zone. I prefer to get it in the zone from the start.

 

[placebo]

Perhaps it is time to introduce the politically correct version, "Keep It Simple Silly" Ok now group hug!

 

[dribron]

You mean having a computor controled robo smoker is gpoing a bit over board? Who would have figured..!?!

 

[jirodriguez]

.... or Keep It Smokin' Son!

 

[fire it up]

Wise words.
They censored Muhammed on South Park last week so you never know what may offend someone else...

 

[ronp]

Thanks Dick.

Hey deer trail, Maybe if you would have made refference to lighting charcoal I would have ignored your post and not replied.

 

[rickw]

Not a very good way to win favors. As a NewB I would have thought you wouldn't have come across in such a harsh manner to a well respected and certainly very well liked senior member.

The K.I.S.S. method imo in no different that the Minion method.

 

[Bearcarver]

I saw this mentioned the other day on the "Smoked Hotdogs" thread, so I looked it up on Wikipedia. Here it is:

KISS is an acronym for the design principle "keep it simple and stupid", most commonly read as the backronym "keep it simple, stupid!",[1] or sometimes "keep it short and simple"[2] or "keep it simple and straightforward".[3] The KISS principle states that simplicity should be a key goal in design, and that unnecessary complexity should be avoided.

Some propose that it should follow its own advice by dropping the redundant letter and be just KIS, "keep it simple".[citation needed] Others believe that this final, essential point is the point.


Bearcarver

 

[meateater]

I like the KISS method, I say it to myself all the time.

 

[deer trail]

hey iam sorry if i got out of line, but iam new to this smoking thing, when i get something like, keep it simple stupid, it made me feel like maybe iam asking to many questions, mabe i shouldn't be doing this, etc. iam just excited about this smoking thing, i haven't had a chance to even use the wsm because of the weather, work etc. so iam just trying to get as much info. as i can before i start smoking. to hear that blew my mined a little again sorry about that. BUT KEEP IT SIMPLE SON would 've been better than STUPID.