My 22" WSM is being delivered today.

[Idleratchet]

I must say I am pretty excited about this. I have only been using my kettle for smoking until now. I have had excellent results with my kettle and slow n sear. So I am hopeful I will get the same or better results with my WSM. I think I will break it in doing a few racks of ribs. Then Ill take the leap and do a pork shoulder. What was your first smoke on a WSM?

[Elton's BBQ]

I did spareribs on my WSM when i got it..
Congratulations btw..

[Idleratchet]

Thank you! Ribs seem like the logical choice. I hope the learning curve is short and sweet!

[jecucolo]

Awesome! Make sure and post pics!

[Idleratchet]

will do!

[Thom Emery]

pork butt is a great place to start
set up your Minion method burn and wake up to Mr Brown

[Idleratchet]

I cant wait to smoke one

[RonB]

Congrats!

[Idleratchet]

Thank you!

[HawkerXP]

What size did you get? Enjoy!

[Idleratchet]

22" Thanks!

[klflowers]

I think my first was ribs. I am a big fan of the wsm. Enjoy!

[Idleratchet]

Awesome! I think that’s the route I’ll take!

[FireMan]

Wibs! And don’t do one wack. Do a couple & have some peeps over. Yup, Wibs.

[Idleratchet]

I like this idea very much!

[Troutman]

You know there's not a lot of talk recently about the trusty WSM. I have an 18" and a 22" and I use them regularly in rotation. Just did a brisket two weeks ago on the 22". Mine is fan controlled and holds steady temps all night long. They are truly remarkable little cookers for the money. Hope you enjoy yours !!!

[Idleratchet]

Thank you. I hope so too. Once I learn the cooker and how it operates I think I’ll be ok. Just have to learn it first. Haha!

[Bumby]

Troutman What fan do you use?

[Troutman]

Pit Viper fan controlled by a Fireboard

[JeffJ]

First cook in mine was baby backs. The WSM is a great cooker and don't limit yourself to just low/slow with it. It is capable of cooking all sorts of food.

[Idleratchet]

Thank you for the tip!

[Bumby]

Nice!!! I love my WSM -- has lasted me 6 years. I think I did ribs first, as well. Might I make a suggestion for curing and smoking some bacon soon? I loooooove bacon on my WSM with some hickory chunks.

[Idleratchet]

This is on my list of things to do for sure. I am still green when it comes to smoking!

[Huskee]

Congrats, enjoy! Nothing like the joy of unboxing and assembling a shiny new cooker.

[Idleratchet]

I've been staring at the clock all day waiting to go home to assemble! HAHA! Thanks!

[JeffJ]

Don't be afraid to remove the bowl and use it like a PBC. The best steaks I've ever cooked were in my 14.5 WSM.

[Troutman]

My water bowl holds wood chunks in my garage If I need moisture I drop a pan full on the lower rack. I get much better temp control without.

[JeffJ]

Troutman for low/slow I fill the water bowl up about 1/3. It enables me to run with the vents mostly wide open at the beginning of the cook. More airflow = decreased likelihood of bad smoke.

[Troutman]

I use a fan driven controller with a FB so my vents remain closed, totally different animal. Without the bowl I get better control then with. Again I add water to a pan on the lower rack if need be.

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Congrats on the purchase. Cheers!

[Idleratchet]

Thank you!

[JeffJ]

One other thing to consider: Pick up a charcoal ring for a 14.5 WSM and use it for shorter cooks. It will really economize your charcoal usage.

[Idleratchet]

That’s a really really good idea. Thanks for all the input today!