I just unwrapped and assembled my 22 WSM today and got the 3/4" plugs installed as well as my adapter for the DIgiQ that I had been using on an OKJ for years now. My OKJ was a royal pain in the a**. Some guys might like the constant fire tending and extreme usage of fuel but I couldn't stand it. I found it such a hassle that I slowly but surely started smoking less and less. I was at my cabin over the recent holiday weekend hanging out with my neighbors. We did a smoke of some BB's and SLC's. He has a traeger and an old el cheapo upright. Well I took to the upright and he used his Traeger. The ribs came out great but it left me thinking about how easy it can be to make great food. So I ordered the WSM. I am wishing I did this years ago. For burn in I threw about a half bag in the ring and 15 lit coals (minion). The temp has been a perfect 250 for 8 hours now. I haven't touched a single thing as far as coals. I haven't even opened the side door!! The temp has been so spot on I thought the digiQ was broken. Lol. The maverick 732 confirmed it is spot on. The dome thermo is surprisingly "accurate ish". Tomorrow night I'm throwing on the pork shoulder. I did ABT's tonight for the heck of it. I am so inspired by this smoker that I finally created an account and am no longer just an anonymous info sucking leach. Haha
