peatey Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Hi all, just received my brand new WSM. Do I need to season it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) I have always seasoned mine before a cook but not sure if its needed on all bbq's? When I season for the first time I usually use it as a test run to see what temps I can get so I have a better idea on vent settings for my first cook. You could even cook something in a dutch oven (a saucy dish being very forgiving with cooking temps) with the lid on if you have one, while it seasons so you can get the most out of your fuel.👍 Edited March 19 by AdamG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U can do that again Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Morning, would second Adam's comment about seasoning, initial burn to clear off any residual oils etc from manufacture, get as hot as possible, then start building up your seasoning from subsequent cooks. If I haven't used any of my q's for a while it's a process I repeat before first cook just to kill off any nasties lurking. As with all things comes down to personal choice, personally I do so would advise you too.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Thank you guys. Currently burning some charcoal off to get rid of said nasties. Much appreciated as always 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Looks good Peatey, have you decided what your first cook is going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Any recommendations? Read somewhere that chicken is a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Yeah spatchcock chicken seems to be a popular starter.👍 My first low 'n' slow cook I did was half a pork shoulder since its pretty forgiving. Your first cook going to be at the weekend?😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Already have family putting orders in 🤣 Going to do a chicken on Wednesday (hopefully working from home that day so I can nurse it 😝) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Fingers crossed for decent weather on Wednesday then👍🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Always rain in Wales 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 You still going ahead with your chicken cook today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Sadly no, dragged into the office today. Defo Friday now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 My first cook with a WSM was chicken drumsticks and pork ribs. I did a bit of a burn then threw my food on. Figured its enamel so not as much factory oils on it as bare steel etc. Sausages are also a great first cook, they take the smoke well and are very forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Im hoping to get a cook in this weekend aswell, rain inbound haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 (edited) What are you planning on cooking Adam? I might have to get the beer garden umbrollie out 🌂 Edited March 23 by peatey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Hopefully mixed kebabs either saturday or sunday depending on weather....most likely choose the wrong day haha 🌧 What you having with the chicken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatey Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 More chicken 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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