On Wed, 03 Aug 2005 07:52:31 -0500, 2kewl-AlamoCityGypsyMC
> wrote:

>> However, I just found that I can get a WSM for around $150 at a local
>> outlet. Is
>> stepping up to this higher end bullet worth it?
>
>> FWIW, take a look at the sunbeam fire pot I have used with my ECBX2
>> <http://www.mlmartin.com/bbq>
>> I've gotten over 9 hours with a single fueling.
>> Matthew
>
> So I am a complete newbie and lurker, and bought the ECB this past
> weekend. Was trying to hold out for the WSM on a clearence sale and
> couldn't find any. Amazon was the best price I could find at 179
> shipped. So just gotta ask - where did ya find a WSM for 150? - And do
> they have smoking wood there as well?

It was at Big Lots! (local store, not online). Since I still haven't made
a decision I haven't been back checking if they still have it at that
price. Usually Big Lots! has fast turnaround. And no, they do not have
smoking wood.

> So far have done the initial burn and seasoning, and did some sausages
> in the ECB - keeping it stock (except added a real thermometer) for a
> few weeks so I can then do the mods on the FAQ list and compare each
> mod. I may need to add mathews firepit from above though - it seems
> like a great way to get longer burns. If I go the route of the FAQ's
> instead I intend to grind the legs so they still fit inside the smoker
> as opposed to fitting to the outside.
>
The mods I did was to drill holes and add a circular Weber grate I picked
up from Home Depot. It fits perfectly in the fuel pan for added air
circulation. I've done 14 hours pulled pork a couple of times keeping the
temperature between 200 and 240 by refueling after three hours and then
every two hours. If I refuel more often the temperature starts to drop
after around 8 hours. I have also noticed that I have to be kind of
careful when refueling so that burnt out coals doesn't pack on the bottom
of the pan clogging the venting. Briquettes does NOT work, it has to be
lump charcoal. I have been using mesquite lump which burns hotter than
most. However, it seems to be the consensus that mesquite isn't the
greatest for smoking. Personally I have had good results with it when used
in the form of lump.


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