How To Cook on Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) 

Absolutely brilliant video and learnt so much about controlling temperatures in a way that was easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Unfortunately I don’t have a Webber Smoker but a Kingsford bullet and thoroughly enjoy smoking on it.

Dude is living well when he changes the thermometer so he can see it from the pool 👌

I watched this when i knew nothing about BBQ -- my WSM isn't even out of the box. After 20 mins of this video, I feel confident and ready to cook.

These are the videos I appreciate the most. Regular guys, regular tips. I could care less about professionalism. Straight talk about what you use and how. As for me? I am interested in a new smoker. Videos like yours surely helps in the decision process. Thank you for your time and input Sir.

I just got a Weber smoker for Christmas and am new to the world of smoking. So excited to start and this video helps a lot! Thanks so much!

Just picked up a 22" WSM today. Thanks for the tutorial!

Always wanted to figure out smoking and never had the time. Early COVID-19 I decided to try it. This process on my 22 has delivered so many delicious meals for family and friends. Many thanks years later!

watching these videos at 5am as i smoke a 16lb prime brisket. the wsm is truly a workhorse and a model of consistently. 215-225 for the last 6 hrs without a hick up on a cool California spring night. thanks T-Roy!

Bought my WSM 18" yesterday. Sir, your video is invaluable to a rookie smoker. Thanks for the education😊

Dude, that trick with flipping the chimney upside down to light 15-20 pieces of charcoal is genius. Its always a struggle to get a small amount of charcoal to take off in the chimney. Probably the single most helpful thing I've found on the internet. Thanks T-Roy!! Smoke on brother!

I know you posted this a while ago and I don't know if you will see this, but I just wanted to let you know that this video was immensely helpful in getting us started on our Smokey Mountain. Fired it up for the first time today. Thank you!

Long time fan T-roy, I enjoy smoking every chance I get but had converted years ago to gas just because of the whole busy life need to save time thing. I enjoy watching and trying to use your advice when grilling in general, just had to modify to my gas setup. Now it's 2020 and I find I have a bit more time available so I picked up a WSM 22" and watched this video! My first cook, smoked about a dozen chicken breast on the lower level. Following your advice made the effort so simple. Easy light up, minion method worked so well. Temp held steady and it was windy. Incredible video, absolute must watch for anyone using a WSM for the first time or if you are having trouble dialing it in. Thank you T-roy

My wife surprised me with a WSM as my Christmas present. It is built and currently staring longingly at me in my study. Due to British winters being rubbish I am having to live vicariously through videos such as yours until the weather improves enough to get out there and start smokin'! Really looking forward to it and this video will be invaluable. Thanks!

Still go back and watch your videos when I'm having trouble with my wsm which isn't often. Thanks T Roy!

Just got ours today and looking for tutorials on how to use it. This is the 5th video I watched and it was by far the best, most informative video. We are a Weber grill/Kingsford family so I was very happy that you used what the WSM was built to use. Thank you again! We're going to fire it up tomorrow and my uncertainty has turned into ambition!

I'm thinking of buying one of these as a retirement present to myself. I found this immensely useful in helping me decide. I'm very British but love bbq like a good American. Thank you, sir.

I love this guy's personality. keep up the great work!!

Thanks a bunch. My grill arrived yesterday and just finished the first smoke of my life. I used all of your tips and it would have been a disaster without them.

T-Roy COOKS, excellent instructions, and I agree with you 110 %. The WSM is a "precision machine" and a worth-it investment. I also learned additional tips from you. Thank you- Jose

I just wanted to thank you T-Roy. I’m not much of an outdoor cook. I use my weber charcoal grill on occasion, but nothing I cook is anything special. Anyway, after watching your video several times here I finally got the nerve to use the weber smoky grill (14”) I acquired a couple months ago. I wasn’t brave enough to try the brisket, so I stuck with two big chickens. I figure if I messed those up, I could just finish them off in the oven or something. Well, they came out great. Absolutely succulent and delicious. I wish I could post a picture to show you. I’m going to smoke again next weekend. Probably stick with chickens again as i still get familiar with things, but I feel at least a little proud of what I did… Thanks to you.

Love the vids and it works great for me. Like you say it's all about how your smoker works best. I have a basic smoker with 1 bottom vent. I use this method with the bottom vent started about 1/4" open then shut it completely for 225 degrees. It's all trial and error but your videos are all I've ever watched and everyone I cook for loves the end result. Thanks for the thorough information...you're an inspiration for all first timers out there!

I just got my WSM and am loving it, I need to work on maintaining my temps, this was the perfect vid. Thanks T-ROY!!

Good stuff. I've been considering one of these for a while and you sold me on it. Great job

Used mine today for the first time after watching your videos. Ribs were a hit... Cheers

Love you guys that share the experience, teaching all the Newbies how to get 'P'IT done!!

The man is knowledgeable, relatable, and personable. I just subscribed

Great tutorial Troy. I'm sure this video will be helping folks out for years to come! Killer job bro!

Just got a smokey mountain for Christmas from my wife, I appreciate the video. Helped me to feel more comfortable about smokin' for the first time.

Troy, your backyard looks like paradise! In enjoyed the review. I didn't know about like the water pan, the venting.. That's a long cook.. Thanks for all the info. Going on my list for sure. :)

I like this guy. Simple explanations. Doesn’t try to flash it up to the viewer or talk to em like idiots. Just a guy talkin smoke. Love it.

Nice instructional T

Greetings from the not so cold North. Just picked up my 1st WSM yesterday. Wish I had seen this video before doing my 1st slow cook. Learned a lot. Thank you T-Roy!

Just got one this past Christmas "2019". Can't wait to fire it up. Been watching your videos and some others for some good tips on how to setup and run the WSM.

Just got a 18 inch WSM on clearance for 200$ I'm pumped ! Thanks for the video, been watching a bunch of em.

I just picked up an 18.5 in wsm that someone put on curb to throw away. Can't wait to fire it up for the first time. Need Kingford to go on sale.

I don't have the opportunity to smoke very often in Northern Canada, but when I do, I have this video playing everytime to remind me how it's done right. Thanks T-Roy.

Great video. I've heard many great things about this smoker.

This man Is so genuine, cheers from Italy!

Great tutorial T-Roy! You are right about that summer heat, man.. it has been a heat wave here that is for sure! Gotta love the good ole classic Weber Smokey Mountain.

I may have commented on this before so forgive if I say the same thing. I only smoke on my Weber Smokey mountain about 5-6 times a year, but when I do, I refresh my knowledge by watching THIS video. Ribs and chicken, ON! Thanks T-Roy!

Great stuff and beef ribs Troy! I miss the 3 WSM's I had...... :-(

Buddy of mine was getting rid of one of these bad boys and I grabbed it up. Never used this style before and wasn’t quite sure how to go about it. This great video of yours helped me out and answered all my questions. Thanks for the help sir, I’ll be firing it up this weekend and getting my smoke on

Drink every time he says "Weber Smokey Mountain" and you'll be krunk by the end of the video.

Bought my first smoker, weber smokey mountain, and wasnt sure how to even begin. I appreciate this video and your great way of explaining. Cant wait to start cooking!

Enjoyed the video just wished you’d mentioned the brand name of your grill Now ill never know

We got our smokey mountain yesterday, watched this video and smoked our first set of ribs today. They came out fantastically well. Thank you for all the pointers, they really came in handy.

How many beers did you have between start and finish... Haha I love it. Starting a slow pork next Saturday.

Why do I trust you so much. You're just a dude cooking some bbq, I love it. I'm going to buy a smokey mountain right now.

I enjoyed this video until you said you fit the bigger gauge so you could see it from the pool!! Happy new year from a cold and wet uk! 😂

I’ve just bought a WSM in the UK and found T-Roy’s videos to be a great help. Thank you man

Lump is the only way to go. The flavor is unrivaled. Once you get the hang of how to properly light it you can control it just as easily as briquettes. Light a small spot in the center and make sure to catch the temperature on the way up. You never want to be trying to cool off your smoker.

your so genuine man, I hope life is treating you well brotha. thank for the content. this is great

Someday I'll have a WSM all my own! heh heh.

Since seeing your videos I've become 100x better with my Weber Smokey Mountain! Keep up the great content! Happy smoking!

what was the name of the smoker again i missed it i don't think he mentioned it???? lol

T-Roy - Hello from Alaska - I know you posted this years ago, but it is really great. As a new smoker, I come back to it again and again. Has helped me so much using my WSM. We get some cold here but it seems like the wind has the biggest effect on keeping a steady temp. Thank you. I enjoy all your videos and easy style.

At what point do you put the meat in foil?

Thanks for the tutorial T-Roy, ur the man. Much love from ur neighbors here in Louisiana.

I'm watching your video and I cringed the moment you put the lid on the concrete. I don't do that , try to be very careful about it. I usually put mine on a board or the grass something that will not mess the edges of the drum. My theory is that if someone keeps putting the lid or the concrete it may eventually chip away little pieces of steal , that could possibly let heat out. nothing major but just something I don't do. same goes for the bottom half to get to the charcoal. BTW that's a great idea with the ash grates , I'm going to have to try that.

Just bought a WSM. This was a great informative video for someone who has never used this particular smoker.

How do you shut down the WSM when the meat is finished?

I appreciate the info . The next time that I'm looking to purchase a smoker that works great, and worth the money, I'll keep this information in mind. For me, the water pan, would be a must. With what I smoke meats on now , I find it very beneficial to the meat . Sometimes depending on the type of meat that I'm cooking, helps me determine what I pour into the pan . But that's enough said, about what I would do . I do like the idea of not having to constantly babysit, to keep the temperature where it needs to be. I believe that I have also seen some people use this smoker (WSM), in competitions. Which also leads me to believe that they must work pretty good. Man, I kinda been waiting for you to do another grilling /smoking video. Thanks; great video!

I’ve been debating for a long time on a WSM or an offset, I think you convinced me to get A WSM, thanks for all the great videos!

I received a WSM 22.5 for Mothers Day and I am so excited. I used to do all of my smoking on a regular Weber grill but couldn't cook a lot at one time. I really like your video because of its simplicity of explanations and how you walked the viewer through each step of how you used it. Thanks for the information. I have already watch it at least ten times lol.

Hi +T-ROY! Just wanted to let you know I got a WSM 22" this week and after giving it a good scorch with a chimney full of coal yesterday to burn off the manufacturing gunk, I'm taking it for its maiden voyage tomorrow morning with 2 x 6 lb pork butts! Not only is this my 1st charcoal smoker (I've had a gasser for about a year), but also my first time doing pork butt. I've been intimidated by longer cooks like pork butt & brisket, but after finding your channel about two weeks ago I feel pretty confident going into tomorrow's cook. I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work in putting together such a great collection of instructional videos for the RU-vid BBQ community. I can tell you love the Lord and love smoking meats--I feel like I've known you forever even though we've never met. On behalf of all of us "disciples of the Q" who have benefited from your vids--THANK YOU! Much love & heavy drunken GLORY frequencies from a brother in Kansas City.

Thanks! You sold me! I just retired my 20 year old rusted out modified Brinkman vertical smoker. I've been toying with the electric or gas idea, but really like the charcoal better. My frustration with the Brinkman was consistent temp control - took lots of tinkering during an 8-10 hour smoke. Your video convinced me to go with the WSM! Thanks much! You've got a new subscribe, too!

Absolutely winning in life when you have to change the thermometer on your smoker so you can see it from your pool. Awesome video, too. Just bought a Weber, your video has been the best tutorial so far. Just put on a beer can chicken. Cheers and thank you!

T Roy would be the ultimate neighbor. You kick ass man.

T-Roy y'all be bad to the bone baby!!! Just bought me one today for 439.00 from Amazon. It is a 22 inch, what else. You're my HERO!!!

I like your video style - Nice straight talking and to the point(and your cooking style) - great job man!

What an incredible video for a first-time smoker user here. I purchased the last smoker on clearance for half price, and, it is currently 1 degree F outside in mid-January for my first smoke of a pork shoulder and ribs. I started with your pencil method, noting I had to open up a tad more since so cold out; yet thus far the smoker is maintaining 225 degrees F with ease. I can't help ponder how long it took the Weber engineers to hone the design to maintain 225 degrees, and yes, I am using the water pan. Thanks again!! You saved me a lot of time on the learning curve!! Peace!!!

I found your video after getting a WSM smoker for Christmas. I realized I didn’t know how to set it up… I appreciate your attention to detail. I was able to make my first round of smoked drumsticks that came out crispy, Smokey and delicious. Thank you for your help! Great video.

The is the best video for temperature adjustment. Learned a ton

I really enjoyed this video. I just received an 18in WSM and a lot of people are saying come to your channel. They were certainly right. I've been doing my grilling and smoking on the Weber 22 in kettle up until now. Really excited to be starting out with this WSM. Thank you so much.

I'm new to smoking meat, and I got to this video as I bought the 14 inch WSM. I'm very excited to try it. Your tips were really helpful

This video inspired me to buy a Weber Smokey Mountain a year and half ago. I still love cooking on it. Well worth the money. Thanks for the video!

I just got a Smokey mountain for Christmas. First time ever owning a smoker. Your video was extremely helpful, and easy to understand. Thank you! Can’t wait to use it

Hey, T-Roy! I finally tried to use my WSM that I won in a raffle. Went with an 8-lb pork shoulder. Ran out of heat inside the smoker at the 7 hr, 30 min mark, and just couldn't get it back to temperature, with the pork shoulder at 160 internal. Ran it into the house, threw it into a 325F oven, and it took 4 more hours to get to 190 internal. It turned out great, but I learned a few things along the way, that I should have already known from your videos. Tried using the charcoal snake, and that was huge part of my first problem...gonna try again, doing the pile method you showed here, and see if that gives me longer-lasting heat. Anyway, you have a subscriber here...very good information and tips from you!

We were blessed with a used WSM and got to use it due to this awesome video. We smoke a 10 pd pork shoulder for 10 hrs at 225ish/235 degree. Aw man it was the best pull pork I’ve had. Thanks T Roy’s

I love your video's. I have learned alot from your video's. I am a beginner at charcoal grill. I used to do propane. Thank you for your video's.

Great video. I just got one myself and had no clue how to use it. Your video was very informative and I look forward to breaking it in.

Love to watch to refresh the memory! Plus, always fun watching T-Roy.

Been watching your videos for a few years now. Religiously. I’ve had an old starter smoker and finally got a WSM. First Barbecue on it will be tomorrow and I can’t wait. Thanks for all your videos! I’m hooked!

I just want to thank you - your videos have taken my bbq from poor to average to good! Even in the north east of England where a pool really wouldn't work in the garden !

Troy, there are lots of barbeque videos, but you are without a doubt the WSM expert.

I sold my 18” WSM a few years ago. Always regretted it. I went to a local hardware store today and they had a floor model in perfect shape with a new cover. They knocked a few bucks off it for me and I took it home. I can’t wait to season it and get to smoking!

Picked up my new 18” Smokey Mountain from ye olde Home Depot yesterday. Got a rack of spare ribs slow smoking. Thanks for the inspiration and tips!!!!!!

I bought my wsm after watching this video.Thank you for the video.

What a fantastic "how-to" by a Weber devote. I'm an 18.5 novice and I wish I'd watched your video before diving in today. I appreciate how passionate you are about the Weber and about doing the smoking right. Thanks much.

Excellent video! I was just given a WSM from a neighbour who was downsizing and I am 100% confident in using it now! Great work and thank you!!

After watching t-roy and baby back maniac I'm getting a WSM.

Just bought a smokey mountain and your videos are the BEST. Thank you for taking the time to teach all of us novices out there. Can’t wait to fire up this sucker and make some great food for me and my family!

Just tried your technique and it worked perfectly. Thank you!!!

I honestly just want to say thank you for taking the time to show us this video I found this smoker in my garage when I purchased my house and just wanted to make sure I did smoked my meat properly.

Thank you for the info, I have a odd name smoker, and now I know how to work with it, you also got me interested in getting a WSM. Thanks again.

Really leaning towards getting a WSM thanks to your video... I've been doing so much research to really narrow down what I want and your channel has kept me busy for 3 days

T-Roy.......that was a tutorial and a half! Very instructive. I now have a good idea of how do use this tool. Not only did you ‘light a fire’ in the WSM, you lit one in me. I will be getting one of these wonderful cookers down the road. Thanks.......from Toronto..........where spring is on its way, but it’s still cold!

I just purchased one of these to widen my smoking options. Thank you for putting together this How To Use video! It will help me greatly when I smoke our turkey next week.

T-Roy, I picked up a few tips from you. I am in the process of buying a smoker, and I ran across your video....Thanks Buddy!

Thanks for making this! I wanted to make sure I had the smoker setup properly as this is my first real smoker and all the other videos are how to cook and not a good guide to make sure you have everything set up properly!