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So great! I just picked up my first WSM last week, a 18" wood handle ER code WSM and I can't wait to try her out! Cheers and thanks for this awesome video!
Really liking the WSM videos JP! I just picked up a used WSM 18 for less than a $100 in perfect shape, I’m going to get a few cooks on it then start modding it.
I just got one for 75 in really good shape. I will add the gasket kit but I'm not going crazy like 500 for a temp controller that's just off the hook if I want something that precise ill cook in my oven lol
CrabberPA I have only seen a few used WSM on Craigslist this year. There are usually a few of each other type of grill posted up. Really says something about how good this particular smoker/grill is.
I'm here because i'm torn between a WSM or a pellet smoker. You're pulling me towards the Webber now that I'm seeing how much you can trick one out. Great video!
I’ve been using a Smokey mountain for 10 years and have never wrapped a butt . That’s the idea of the water pan . It keeps the butt moist. Cooking at a lower temperature also helps to keep the meat moist. The only thing I agree with is the BBQ guru control.
I absolutely love that little machine. The best part is all of the accessories that are out in the market that can be added to it. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.
Wow that came out great JP, great job on those mods on the WSM I also have a WSM, but I don't use it that often, I think I will fire it up this weekend after watching this, I might have to order some sexy chicken soon, Thanks.
There you go JP, thats the best pork shoulder i've seen you do yet! You're gonna have fun thinking of different cook selections from the different grate placing and space.Great song you brought in around halfways there,one thing is the quality of the product cooked,another is the presentation of the information,your videos are never over the top nor staid and too slow,too much of that backyard lounging feel.This way it is still helping new learners for example.Hope you have been well.
18 or 22”? And what are the arguments or drawbacks for either? I want to add a WSM to my arsenal and based on everything I’ve cooked, bigger is better. But it seems like the pros usually pick the 18”. I have a 22” kettle and regularly run out of room on the grate.
I have the 18”, and it can cook a lot of food, but if I could go back and give myself some advice, it would be to get the 22”. I can cook a huge pork butt on mine, and a huge turkey, but I would totally dig the extra space for full rack ribs. I do cook ribs on my WSM, but I have to cut them in half, or fold them in some way. But that is me, and you might be different. I think the 18” is awesome, and I use it constantly, but there a few times here and there that I wish I had the 22”.
I just bought a charcoal basket from arbor fab. I can’t wait to use it this summer. Does yours fit perfectly onto the bolts in the bottom of the smoker? I had to rotate mine a little to try and find the right way to situate it. Thanks!
Thanks Sharp. Appreciate you watching and asking. I think I do have to rotate mine a little so it fits balanced in side the bottom of the smoker. Thanks again for asking.
I love what you've done to your WSM. I wish I could make all the modifications you made however, I'm not as talented tools as you are plus I have mobility issues which will get in the way for sure. I love your web sight and your enthusiasm is delightful to see. Keep Doing What Your Doing.
Hey there Joseph, appreciate you watching my video. The basket is from arbor fab arborfab.com/CharcoalAssembly18.5inWSM they specialize in stainless steel products. very good basket. Thanks again.
Hey there Horace, appreciate you asking that question. For the most part on my WSM, I rarely use the water pan. I have a heat deflector in place of the water pan. Works great. Thanks again.
@@JPBBQ thanks! Yeah I think I'm going with that basket. Probably gonna end up spending a ton doing all my WSM mods this summer. Is the BBQ guru work pretty good for you? Basically looking for a set & forget system...
Yes, it is a stainless steel basket I believe. Works great. The guru also works great too. If you drill a hole instead of using the existing vent. You may want to go a little higher at least above the bottom of where the basket lays.
Damn bro that’s a nice wsm mod.... yo where’d u get that charcoal basket? And did u drill into it for the digiQ? Man I mine looked like that. I got the 22.5 wsm.
thanks Robby for watching and commenting. I had fun modifying my WSM. I feel like getting the 22 so I can do it again, lol. the basket I got from either islandoutdoorllc.com they have several website. also a youtube friend of mine makes them too and they are jam up, check out his website www.thewoodshedsmokeandbbq.com and his youtube channelru-vid.com/show-UCTqNttYqqU3_npkEmPYXAQg thanks again.
It is hardly expert cooking/chef advice when you are just coating a ready-prepared joint out of plastic packing and sprinkling on someone else's flavourings? So what is your food science input to this?
