im going cooker crazy!

big_jake · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject: im going cooker crazy!

ok yeah i know i just bought a bar-b-chef offset smoker.and yeah i really like it.
BUT
there is no way im going to be able to move that thing around and it seems silly to to light that big thing up just to do a rack of ribs,or one tri-tip.

so whats my solution?

im thinking weber smokey mountain! Cool

this way if im doing a small meal or want to take the smoker over to a friends house,it wont be such a hassle.

plus i feel i have just been avoiding it the whole time.it seems like that little bullet smoker holds temp better than some of the bigger off sets anyway.without any mods!

can anyone else add any pros and cons to the w.s.m.?
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Harry Nutczak · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

everything I have heard, read or anythng else they are a great cooker, Especially when paired with a controller like a stoker.

here is the site you want to see to verify.

www.virtualweberbullet.com/

anything and everything you will ever want or need to know about the WSM's
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Big Tom · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

Ditto what Harry says 'bout the WSM.

You may also consider one of those ProBBQ, bullet looking smokers.
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rprata · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

Love my WSM. Just did 2 butts and a chuck over the New Years break, while I slept Very Happy

Great cooker for the money, no question about it. Versatile and set-it-and-forget-it. Turns out some pretty good Q too.
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OKBBQEA · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

You can't go wrong with a WSM. Small or large cook. It doesn't matter.

I've had 2 briskets, 3 slabs of spares and 24 bratwursts in one of mine all at the same time.

They are virtually set it and forget it once you get them going.

You can easily get 12-16 hours of cooking time out of them on one ring of charcoal.

They are easy to clean and maintain.

There is a large community of WSM users over at the Virtual Weber Bullet website and they are as friendly and helpful as the folks here on the Ring.
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big_jake · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

Jeff T · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

Jake you may want to give this place a look see http://grill-doctor.stores.yahoo.net/18smmo.html
not sure if the price is still valid but for 179 plus shipping it shouldnt be more than 250 bucks which is the price that most other places are selling them for. Check me out and let us know.....
Love my WSM its a butt and brisket cooking machine for sure. Great for long cooks.

stetch · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

honestly, I wouldn't get a stoker or bbq guru with the bullet smokers. I got one and tried it with my new frontier, and I'm pretty sure it made me use MORE coal than I would have as it was trying like heck to up the temperature. I know Roxy uses one successfully (which reminds me I need to PM him with some questions along these lines.)

From everything I've read about the WSM it drives itself.

BBQMAN · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

Nothing wrong with wanting another smoker there Big Jake.

But..........I just don't see the problem of just one or two slabs taking up too little room.

I've lit up "Old Bessie" (40"x8 feet) to cook one slab of salmon on occasion- like New Years Eve for two slabs! Cool

But your reasoning might make getting the purchase by "the boss" easier! Laughing

The WSMs are great cookers, enjoy!
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mrcustomsteel · Posted: Jan 04 2008 Post subject:

You bet, the WSMs are great but it would scratch your BBQ itch to get a BIGGER rig. Maybe a DP and/or a bigger truck!
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big_jake · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject: yes!

ok so i ordered it online through amazon.paid 208 bucks TOTAL!!!
it should be here next week sometime.

im stoked!
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rprata · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject:

Cool. That smoker requires zero seasoning, but it does run hot on the first few cooks, due to the enamel on the inside being 'shiny' and radiating heat. Once you get a good coating of grease on there, say 1 or 2 cooks, it'll hum as low or high as you want it. Plan a high-heat cook, sausage or chicken maybe, for your first. I did an overnighter for my second. Good luck, keep us posted with pics!
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SauceBoss · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject:

i just ordered my self one too, im stoked about it!!! Very Happy

big_jake · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject:

wow this thing sounds great.
no seasoning
no messing with the fire
and i can pick it up and stick it in the back of the pickup myself.

awesome!
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OKBBQEA · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject:

Yep.... You will both be even more stoked after you use them.

I know some people that clean them out after each cook but like rprata said... Let some grease and gunk build up on the inside and they hold their temps incredibly well.

Both of mine had some temperature fluctuations the first time I used them but after that they work like a charm.

About the only thing I ever do to clean mine is run a medium stiff vegetable cleaning brush (not wire bristle) around the inside of the lid to knock out some stuff that builds up in there. It kind of looks like rust but it's not.

Letting it get some buildup also helps to seal it and make it more airtight.
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dutchmancreek · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject:

I haven't used my off set since I got my WSM. Great smoker. The only mods I did were to add a thermemeter to the top and substitute a Brinkman charcoal pan for the Weber water pan.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another, if this one ever wears out.

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UpInFlames · Posted: Jan 05 2008 Post subject:

Thom Emery · BBQ Fan Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 340 Location: Indio Ca

WSM is fine I have one
A Big Drum Smoker is great
We are having a Build a Ugly Drum Smoker day in California
Stop By www.cbbqa.com We have a couple of teams in Bakersfield
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Serial Griller · Posted: Jan 06 2008 Post subject: WSM

Has anyone ever tried to cold smoke on WSM? Like cheese, Salmon?
Is it possible?
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Thom Emery · BBQ Fan Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 340 Location: Indio Ca

You may be able to hold temps that low
www.virtualweberbullet.com/
For them R2D2 type fellers
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