So 7 years ago I purchased a Brinkmann Gourmet charcoal smoker and heavily modified it.
Last weekend I noticed after cleaning up, that the cooking chamber and charcoal pan had developed holes from rust. I have convinced my wife that it is time to replace the Brinkmann. Seeing as I basically made my Brinkmann into a WSM it feels right to just get the WSM.
I am conflicted as to what size to get. Both the 18 and 22 are larger than my current set up. Do the cook the same? Does the 22 waste fuel or have a more user friendly door size? Also I have seen people sayi g to keep the water bowl dry when cooking on the WSM. Why? I have always had good results with water in the pan.
Also here is the results of my labor from last weekend. I have a OK Joe Highland as well that I used for the brisket, burnt ends, and chicken wings.
Last weekend I noticed after cleaning up, that the cooking chamber and charcoal pan had developed holes from rust. I have convinced my wife that it is time to replace the Brinkmann. Seeing as I basically made my Brinkmann into a WSM it feels right to just get the WSM.
I am conflicted as to what size to get. Both the 18 and 22 are larger than my current set up. Do the cook the same? Does the 22 waste fuel or have a more user friendly door size? Also I have seen people sayi g to keep the water bowl dry when cooking on the WSM. Why? I have always had good results with water in the pan.
Also here is the results of my labor from last weekend. I have a OK Joe Highland as well that I used for the brisket, burnt ends, and chicken wings.