Just got my first smoker! (WSM 18")

[corne84d]

So my wife surprised me and got me a smoker (I had wanted one for a long time) for my first father's day. I've always loved Barbeque and grilling so getting a smoker just seemed like something I would really enjoy. Anyways, I literally have no idea what I'm doing so I was just cruising around online looking for tips and it led me to this site which has been pretty helpful thus far - figured I would register and get in on the action.

I have been messing around with it the past few days trying to get the temperature control down before I actually throw some meat on there. I plan to hopefully try a rack or two of spare ribs this Sunday. So if you're in or around the Bellevue, NE area this weekend and smell something good, it may very well be me :)

 

[texasslowsmoker]

Welcome, I'm new to this community as well! Your wife was thoughtful to buy you something so versitile. Good luck and have fun. Be careful though, it's very addictive.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Welcome, glad ya joined us ! Congrats first on your first Fathers Day.... That's awesome ! Nothin like being a Dad ! Also, congrats on your WSM... I have had one for years & it's a great smoker.... First thing I'd do is take your water pan & fill it with sand & cover over with a few layers of foil for easy clean up ! It's a heat sink & sand works way better than water ! Also, there's a WSM owners group if you'd like to check it out, here's the link !

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/groups/show/17/wsm-owners-weber-smokey-mountain

 

[b-one]

Cograts,your going to love it!

 

[gary s]

  Good morning and welcome to the best forum on the internet, Lots of great people with tons of information on just about  everything. Glad you joined up.

Gary