WSM 22 quwstion

[tp77]

Hello. Just bought one of these, seasoned it a few times per the Soo method and after my first cook noticed the lid vent was charred up pretty good. I'm coming from an offset so just making sure this is ok? Seemed odd to go from silver to dark brown after one normal cook.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Yes the vent cover will discolor. When smoking with your WSM always leave the top vent in the lid wide open. You should be able to control temps with the three lower vents.

 

[gr8day]

Silver?

The inside of the smoker is painted with dark enamel just like the outside, don't worry about it just keep cooking. I don't know what Harry says as far as seasoning but Weber says all you need to do is wipe it down and start cooking. My WSM is coated black with a good 100+ cooks on it. 

Smoke on 

 

[hb99]

I get the brown coating too. It usually shows up when there's humidity. I assumed it was some oxidation even though the enamel is new. I just rub on it with wadded newspaper and hit it with a wet washcloth before a cook.

 

[SmokinAl]

I've had my WSM 22 for several years & it is well used.

It looks like crap, but it still cooks amazing Q!

Al