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03-04-2007, 05:59 AM
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WSM Questions from Scotty's Post
I didn't want Scotty's beautiful beefers post to get jacked so I moved my answer here.
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ScottyDaQ, those do look good. Next time I do a Prime Rib Roast I think I'll take it off the bones first.
Hey what's the diameter of that WSM? I've never had one but I see they are popular and I'm recommending that as an entry smoker for someone.
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Boggs, click [urlhttp://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/charcoal/SmokeyMountainCooker.aspx] HERE[/url] for more info on the WSM. They're a great cooker for entry level smokers, but not limited to entry level smokers. The ONLY draw back to the WSM is it's size. That's why most comp teams use 3-4 of them, including the BBQ-4-U Comp Team! There have been many many awards won on the WSM's. So yes they're great for the entry level cook, but also good for the Pro or Competitor.
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03-04-2007, 07:48 AM
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Thanks Larry.
The diameter of the top grate is 17.5 inches if I recall correctly. 17 for the bottom rack (not installed in my pics)
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03-04-2007, 08:36 AM
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I had never heard of a wsm until I landed here. You will save this new smoker a lot of trouble by recommending one. That being said I would not trade my experience with iinferior smokers for anything.
As I have said before, It is better to learn on a manual typewriter before going to the electric. He/she will miss out on lots of tandem throwing moments because of fire management and burnt meat but I wouldn't let that stop me from highly recommending a wsm.
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03-04-2007, 08:57 AM
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Re: WSM Questions from Scotty's Post
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Originally Posted by wboggs
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Originally Posted by Larry Wolfe
I didn't want Scotty's beautiful beefers post to get jacked so I moved my answer here.
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Originally Posted by wboggs
ScottyDaQ, those do look good. Next time I do a Prime Rib Roast I think I'll take it off the bones first.
Hey what's the diameter of that WSM? I've never had one but I see they are popular and I'm recommending that as an entry smoker for someone.
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Boggs, click [urlhttp://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/charcoal/SmokeyMountainCooker.aspx] HERE[/url] for more info on the WSM. They're a great cooker for entry level smokers, but not limited to entry level smokers. The ONLY draw back to the WSM is it's size. That's why most comp teams use 3-4 of them, including the BBQ-4-U Comp Team! There have been many many awards won on the WSM's. So yes they're great for the entry level cook, but also good for the Pro or Competitor.
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My comment in no way was intended to be belittling; in my years on Forums I have certainly noticed that many pros use WSM's and owning a Weber Kettle I know they are well made. When I first started smoking it was with a 35.00 bullet so my experience with bullets was slightly tainted with that but you certainly could cook good Q on it. Perhaps I could have worded what I said differently that a new smoker was emerging and I was recommending a WSM; that advice would have saved me buying a couple of the smokers I grew out of. Also I've never seen a WSM in person and when I see pictures posted here with meat in them I'm often surprised with how big they look loaded so I was curious how big one was.
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I didn't take your comments as "belittling" at all. I was just demonstrating the versatility and wide range of users. I just moved the post so people could concentrate on Scottys beef!
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03-04-2007, 09:01 AM
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That was a good idea Larry! We don't want to get off topic!
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03-04-2007, 09:48 AM
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Re: WSM Questions from Scotty's Post
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Originally Posted by wboggs
Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry Wolfe
I didn't want Scotty's beautiful beefers post to get jacked so I moved my answer here.
Quote:
Originally Posted by wboggs
ScottyDaQ, those do look good. Next time I do a Prime Rib Roast I think I'll take it off the bones first.
Hey what's the diameter of that WSM? I've never had one but I see they are popular and I'm recommending that as an entry smoker for someone.
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Boggs, click [urlhttp://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/charcoal/SmokeyMountainCooker.aspx] HERE[/url] for more info on the WSM. They're a great cooker for entry level smokers, but not limited to entry level smokers. The ONLY draw back to the WSM is it's size. That's why most comp teams use 3-4 of them, including the BBQ-4-U Comp Team! There have been many many awards won on the WSM's. So yes they're great for the entry level cook, but also good for the Pro or Competitor.
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My comment in no way was intended to be belittling; in my years on Forums I have certainly noticed that many pros use WSM's and owning a Weber Kettle I know they are well made. When I first started smoking it was with a 35.00 bullet so my experience with bullets was slightly tainted with that but you certainly could cook good Q on it. Perhaps I could have worded what I said differently that a new smoker was emerging and I was recommending a WSM; that advice would have saved me buying a couple of the smokers I grew out of. Also I've never seen a WSM in person and when I see pictures posted here with meat in them I'm often surprised with how big they look loaded so I was curious how big one was.
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Hey it never hurts to ask questions, I myself had never owned a WSM , but after being a misfit at Smoke On The Beach , I am a believer . I now own 2 of them , and after cooking on them I am completely sold on em. Am working on gathering my stuff to compete such as a trailer to haul everything . Might take me awhile but I will get out there till them I will continue judging contest and cooking with teams that will have me.
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03-05-2007, 12:26 PM
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Ill second what Cliff said..I started smoking on a brinkman that wouldn't hold a temp to save my life..My next adventure was on my homemade trailer which works but takes a lot of tending..I learned plenty from both and am now enjoying my WSM experience. I still use my trailer for abts , corn and butts when I have the time, but with the WSM you "set it and forget it" !
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