Rekindling An Old Flame? Weber Smokey Mountain Unboxing & First Cook
It’s been over 20 years since I’ve fired up a Weber Smokey Mountain & like me the WSM is into it’s 40’s now. A lots changed but to …
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It’s been over 20 years since I’ve fired up a Weber Smokey Mountain & like me the WSM is into it’s 40’s now. A lots changed but to …
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It's encouraging to see how much your newfound skills apply to cookers like this James. That pork really did look fantastic!
Interested in your thoughts of a Weber Smokey Mountain vs smoking in the KJ for smoking; maybe a future video idea after many cooks on the Smokey Mountain since this is a first unboxing
Please more Weber stuff..
I removed my water pan and use a heat deflector. Way better results! I also purchased a hanging unit to smoke snack sticks and summer sausage. She's a unit! We like it so much I purchased a second unit with the wife's approval! I have a inkbird temp controlled fan. It's a huge game changer. Super efficient with the fuel!
You can't go wrong with a Weber. Excellent video!
I’m really excited about coverage for this smoker! I just bought a used one and am ready to get some good food smoking on it! I have seen some videos where they are doing some direct heat type smokes with chicken and pork steaks and would love to see your take on those!
Do a hot and fast butt no drip pan
I love Weber kettles! I haven't used a wsm yet but its on the in the future list!!
These Weber smokers are so underrated. Just look at how many smoker championships Mr So won on a WSM only. The only downside is the amount of meat you can cook in a session.
WSM is a fantastic cooker. All of the pellet stuff is frankly a lot of gadgetry. And I note the loss of smoke flavour compared to even a basic charcoal grill. And Kamados, benefits and drawbacks well known. The only thing is the WSM is a Smoker. And keen to see if the Summit can cook as well. 🙂 Great channel and subsciber.
Hanging ribs on this without the water pan is a game changer
Love my wsm smokers. Best thing I ever did was tossed the water pan put in the hunsaker vortex plate. Absolute game changer.
Interested in the Huntsman by Spider Grills. $750. Not too shabby.
James, you said “unthaw”. 😂 This colloquialism isn’t endemic to Canada. Some northern midwest U.S. states also suffer from this saying.
Love the Smokey mountain smoker…
When, I was younger, my Weber's where the only grills I used. Never used gas. But, now a lot of years later, they seldom get used. I have now a Kamado and pellet grill. I switch off between the two. My WSM 18" and Performance grill taught me how to cook. But, my Kamado is my first grill in line. The pellet grill is for when I don't feel like doing a long cook. I enjoy seeing all of grill reviews.
I think one of the best budget beginner offset is the char griller grand champ XD, if you could get your hands on one of those! Seems better in every way over the Oklahoma Joe choices. I have one, love it. Added fire brick to the fire chamber and it holds steady and burns clean.
I almost never use the water pan with mine
Have a 22” – for the price point it can’t be beat (got a updated steel door and put wheels on it too) well done sir
I'm using a Weber kettle and one of the things that drives me nuts has been fire management with lump hardwood charcoal. I can use a snake method with the classic Kingsford briquettes and hold temp just fine, but with hardwood lump I get wide temp swings. Would love to see you do a video on controlling temp in something like a kettle that doesn't have the thermal mass to help it.
I have this thing, and it is a piece of crap. Why? First of all you have 3 air intakes that need to be regulated. Then as it is made of thin metal and it is black the temperature inside can fluctuate if the sun shines directly on it (I experienced 40celsius range). This is not a smoker for beginners and experienced grillers would not consider it. So big thumbs down. Lets see what will be the next wundergrill 🙂
I’ve used one for about 15 years. Between this and my KJr got my needs covered. I’m still amazed just how little fuel the KJr uses compared to my wsm. I feed pulled pork to 30+ on yearly group camp out on my WSM.
I use a similar grill for cold smoking. It provides a large distance and has a barrier of radiation heat. Works a treat for bacon/ham, cheese and salmon. Mostly use it in autumn, winter and spring.
what about better quality pellet smokers, such as Lonestar?? This one seems to have the quality of your offset smokers.
I started on a WSM 20 years ago and moved to ceramic shortly after that. Would the inefficiency of the WMS allow you burn a cleaner fire and get a better smoke profile? I would think it might offer that.
I have a standard Kettle that get a lot of use. Are you still going to do something with the Primo?