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  1. walt408

    Help with WSM Temperature Control

    I have a 18.5 inch WSM and have a difficult time controlling temperature. I want to hold 220 - 230 degrees, but usually I run 260 - 280 degrees at the cooking grate. I use charcoal briquettes. I start with 1 - 2 chimneys unlit, topped with 1/2 chimney lit; Minion method. There is water in the...
  2. walt408

    Smoke Lamb and Pork At The Same Time?

    Everyone in my family loves my pulled pork; however I am the only one who like lamb (I don't know what's wrong with them). If I smoke a leg of lamb along with a pork butt, will the taste of the lamb "invade" the pork? I would like to do this just to save time at the smoker.
  3. walt408

    Smoked Leg of Lamb - high or low temp?

    I'm getting ready to smoke my first leg of lamb. I have a small (3.2 pound) boneless leg defrosting. Later I will smoke a 7 pound bone-in leg of lamb. What temperature should I smoke the lamb at in my WSM? Low (225*) or High (325*)?
  4. walt408

    First Smoked Chicken - Success - Details and Q-View

    My first smoked chicken came out great. I got lots of good info from SMF and a couple of books (“Low & Slow” by Wiviott and “Smoke & Spice” by Jamison). I did three chickens, beer-can style (I used soda cans because all my beer is in bottles). The chicken was brined about 12 hours in a modified...
  5. walt408

    How to add pictures to a post (How to Q-View)?

    I'm trying to add pictures to a thread without success. How do I add Q-view?
  6. walt408

    Hints for first smoked chicken

    I have been smoking on my 18.5 WSM about 4 months now; pork butts (pulled pork) and briskets have come out great. I want to smoke a few chickens this weekend and need some help. I want to keep the birds whole, and probably do them beer can style. I expect brine them and rub them. I would like...
  7. walt408

    How long can the plateau last?

    I am smoking a 10 pound pork butt (picnic end) on my WSM; started at 7:30am. My good thermometer quit working just as I was getting started, so I'm using the built-in lid thermometer and a meat thermometer in the butt. The temp at the lid has been holding 220 - 245 (I'm new at this). The butt...
  8. walt408

    Thermometers for WSM

    I just purchased a WSM and have a few questions about thermometers: 1. How do you run the cable for digital thermometers to the outside without doing damage to the cable? Between the lid and the middle cooking seckion? Through the lid vent? 2. Where and how do you place the digital probe...
  9. walt408

    My WSM Arrived Today

    My new 18.5" WSM arrived today! I ordered it from AimToFind.com on Tuesday and it made it here in 2 days. It was $239.99 there, the best price I could find this week. Based on a lot of research, the 18.5" should be perfect for me. If I have a very large group I plan to cook 2 days in a row...
  10. walt408

    Where to purchase a WSM?

    I'm looking to purchase a 18.5" WSM. The best prices I have seen are at HomeEverything.com ($237.71) and DrugStore.com ($249.99). Has anyone done business with either of these sites? Ok? Other options?
  11. walt408

    Is this smoker worth $100?

    As several of you know, I am new to smoking and am in search of a smoker. I had about decided to get an 18.5" WSM. However, I found an offset smoker on craigslist: http://tricities.craigslist.org/gms/1624736807.html He claims the person he bought it from paid $1200. It is 16" by 36-40"...
  12. walt408

    WSM - 18.5 vs 22.5

    I am considering purchasing a WSM. Don't know which size to get; 18.5 or 22.5 inch. How much can each one hold (butts, ribs, chickens, etc.)? Does the 22.5 use a lot more fuel? What do you recommend?
  13. walt408

    Lang Smokers

    I am new to smoking and have been investigating smokers on this site and others. From what I have read, many people consider the Lang smoker to be one of the best. What are the characteristics, properties, design elements, etc. that make the Lang so good? Even though Lang is out of my price...
  14. walt408

    Help me select my first smoker

    I am new to smoking and am trying to determine what smoker to purchase. I have investigated many web sites during the past few weeks; this is what I have thus far. I think I want an offset firebox smoker; not too big, not too small. It should be large enough for 2-3 butts and/or several racks...
  15. walt408

    Greetings from Cumberland Gap, Tennessee

    Hi all, I'm Walt from TN. I was born and raised in New York City (Queens, near JFK). I am NEW to smoking. My son-in-law got me interested and I am ready to purchase my first smoker and get started. I am searching the forums (and the internet) for information. Watch for me there.
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