I noticed the amount of wood you used. Yes, that;s a rookie move but I don't think anyone's holding it against you. Looks like you've got the correct equipment to be working w/, just enjoy what you're doing. Grilling's supposed to be fun so be sure to enjoy yurself.
I add about a cup and a half of brown sugar, 2 cups apple juice, half a cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder and 1 tablespoon garlic powder to the pan and simmer until all those flavors meld...Now here's the kicker add a half gallon of Bush's Baked Beans and simmer just until they are hot, then turn them off and serve...Timing is critical here...
I add about a cup and a half of brown sugar, 2 cups apple juice, half a cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder and 1 tablespoon garlic powder to the pan and simmer until all those flavors meld...Now here's the kicker add a half gallon of Bush's Baked Beans and simmer just until they are hot, then turn them off and serve...Timing is critical here...
Beast - Thanks for the the comments! As you can see, I used way too much wood (a common rookie mistake) and have since learned my lesson.
There is a YouTuber called virtualweberb who has a whole video on how to "foil" a water pan. I think I will need to sand-blast or power-wash the pan at this point. Or I can just consider it "seasoned".
If you like great BBQ Baked Beans, this is how I make mine. I trim the flap meat and the tips and the ends off the rack of ribs and smoke those for several hours (but not too long) 3 - 4 hours and then add them into a big pot. I add some chopped onion, garlic, celery and water into the pan and simmer the meat (like a stew) until the meat is just about fork tender...
Then I take the caramelized ribs and BBQ them over the grill for just a few minutes all while splashing BBQ Sauce on top just before serving...This way you have a wet BBQ Sauce mixed with the caramelized sauce...Charcoal Wood or Coals leave a much better flavor with the BBQ Sauce than does a gas stove...
Once the rib bones are starting to loosen I then I drizzle my favorite BBQ sauce over the top of the ribs, uncover the pan and bake the ribs uncovered at about 350 degrees until the BBQ Sauce caramelizes over the ribs...In the meantime I heat up the BBQ with Charcoal or Wood and patiently wait until the coals are grey...
It looks like you are over smoking the ribs by the color of them in your video, which I've done myself, so now what I do is I take the ribs off of the smoker (after they turn a nice red brown color) and then I put them in a baking tin (throwaway type) and add a little water or apple juice to the pan and then cover the ribs up with tin foil and bake them low and slow at about 290 - 300 degrees until the rib bones are starting to loosen.
My name is Curt Campbell...My friends call me "Beast". I'm sending you my message in 3 parts as you can only respond with 500 words or less....
I recommend that you cover the water pan with tin foil, which will make for better cleanup in the future. I use an electric smoker because you can control the heat better. Definitely soak the wood for 30 minutes and wrap thewood chips in tin foil before putting the wood chips on the coals or the electric burner...
My favorite so far is Greg Rempe's BBQ Central board, he even has a weekly internet radio show. A ton of great ideas and nice people on his forum, and they're always willing to share tips and new ideas.
It's much much easier to put the water pan in the mid section, then place the mid section on the bottom section, THEN fill it with water using a gallon jug or something.
Very Nice- Just used my WSM for the first time Friday and babybacks turned out great. I noticed you used a lot of smoke wood, did the ribs have a strong flavor? I used 3 chunks of the same stuff for 3 racks and they had a pretty strong flavor. I now want to cook everything on that bad boy.
nice video but it's easier to have water pan already in place inside unit then fill w/ water. Also, use the top rack and stick a thermometer in the top draft to see what temp you are cooking. You may wan to simply take a 2 litre coke bottle and fill w/ warm/hot water to easilly pour into water pan once you get the fire going. Happy Smoke-in!
congrats on a very nice smoker as wsm are great. I do however have a suggestion as far as filling water pan and a safety measure as well. Install the water pan empty in the unit then gently fill preferrably with warm or hot water. Don't try and use a garden hose to fill pan then set into the unit in other words as it's too complicated thus adds spills into the fire. Slow down your process and make it work easier! I made this 1st mistake w/mine!
Hey, thanks for the tips; much appreciated! I realized that as soon as I put that water pan in that I should have filled it after putting it into the thing (whatever it's called). This will take much experimenting to get it right. I will keep the public updated on my progress via You Tube. Thanks again! Jeff
I noticed the amount of wood you used. Yes, that;s a rookie move but I don't think anyone's holding it against you. Looks like you've got the correct equipment to be working w/, just enjoy what you're doing. Grilling's supposed to be fun so be sure to enjoy yurself.
onyxone144 2 years ago 2
I add about a cup and a half of brown sugar, 2 cups apple juice, half a cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder and 1 tablespoon garlic powder to the pan and simmer until all those flavors meld...Now here's the kicker add a half gallon of Bush's Baked Beans and simmer just until they are hot, then turn them off and serve...Timing is critical here...
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
I add about a cup and a half of brown sugar, 2 cups apple juice, half a cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder and 1 tablespoon garlic powder to the pan and simmer until all those flavors meld...Now here's the kicker add a half gallon of Bush's Baked Beans and simmer just until they are hot, then turn them off and serve...Timing is critical here...
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
Beast - Thanks for the the comments! As you can see, I used way too much wood (a common rookie mistake) and have since learned my lesson.
There is a YouTuber called virtualweberb who has a whole video on how to "foil" a water pan. I think I will need to sand-blast or power-wash the pan at this point. Or I can just consider it "seasoned".
Thanks again for the tips!
jeffpickens 2 years ago
If you like great BBQ Baked Beans, this is how I make mine. I trim the flap meat and the tips and the ends off the rack of ribs and smoke those for several hours (but not too long) 3 - 4 hours and then add them into a big pot. I add some chopped onion, garlic, celery and water into the pan and simmer the meat (like a stew) until the meat is just about fork tender...
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
Then I take the caramelized ribs and BBQ them over the grill for just a few minutes all while splashing BBQ Sauce on top just before serving...This way you have a wet BBQ Sauce mixed with the caramelized sauce...Charcoal Wood or Coals leave a much better flavor with the BBQ Sauce than does a gas stove...
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
Once the rib bones are starting to loosen I then I drizzle my favorite BBQ sauce over the top of the ribs, uncover the pan and bake the ribs uncovered at about 350 degrees until the BBQ Sauce caramelizes over the ribs...In the meantime I heat up the BBQ with Charcoal or Wood and patiently wait until the coals are grey...
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
It looks like you are over smoking the ribs by the color of them in your video, which I've done myself, so now what I do is I take the ribs off of the smoker (after they turn a nice red brown color) and then I put them in a baking tin (throwaway type) and add a little water or apple juice to the pan and then cover the ribs up with tin foil and bake them low and slow at about 290 - 300 degrees until the rib bones are starting to loosen.
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
Hi Jeff,
My name is Curt Campbell...My friends call me "Beast". I'm sending you my message in 3 parts as you can only respond with 500 words or less....
I recommend that you cover the water pan with tin foil, which will make for better cleanup in the future. I use an electric smoker because you can control the heat better. Definitely soak the wood for 30 minutes and wrap thewood chips in tin foil before putting the wood chips on the coals or the electric burner...
Beasterdamas 2 years ago
man that dude took off like a bat out of hell for some coals. I about shit myself.
AllMeatNoPotato 3 years ago 2
Thanks, glad you liked it. Probably the reason this vid has almost twice as many views as any of my other BBQ vids!
jeffpickens 3 years ago
check out bbq central forum for great tips on bbqing
yerrj 3 years ago
Thanks - I use Raichlin's BBQ Bible boards and the WSM boards. Are there any others? Let me know. Thanks
jeffpickens 3 years ago
My favorite so far is Greg Rempe's BBQ Central board, he even has a weekly internet radio show. A ton of great ideas and nice people on his forum, and they're always willing to share tips and new ideas.
yerrj 3 years ago
Easy on the hickory there tiger!
It's much much easier to put the water pan in the mid section, then place the mid section on the bottom section, THEN fill it with water using a gallon jug or something.
Section41 3 years ago 2
You are absolutely right on both counts. Lessons learned. Remember, I was a WSM virgin when I made this video. Thanks for watching and commenting!
jeffpickens 3 years ago
Very Nice- Just used my WSM for the first time Friday and babybacks turned out great. I noticed you used a lot of smoke wood, did the ribs have a strong flavor? I used 3 chunks of the same stuff for 3 racks and they had a pretty strong flavor. I now want to cook everything on that bad boy.
logiciskey 3 years ago
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Nice video on how NOT to fire up a bullet.
bobhuber 3 years ago
the cameraman laughing is priceless!
Ribs looks great, btw...
pasguato77 3 years ago
nice video but it's easier to have water pan already in place inside unit then fill w/ water. Also, use the top rack and stick a thermometer in the top draft to see what temp you are cooking. You may wan to simply take a 2 litre coke bottle and fill w/ warm/hot water to easilly pour into water pan once you get the fire going. Happy Smoke-in!
dgillis001 3 years ago
congrats on a very nice smoker as wsm are great. I do however have a suggestion as far as filling water pan and a safety measure as well. Install the water pan empty in the unit then gently fill preferrably with warm or hot water. Don't try and use a garden hose to fill pan then set into the unit in other words as it's too complicated thus adds spills into the fire. Slow down your process and make it work easier! I made this 1st mistake w/mine!
dgillis001 3 years ago
Hey, thanks for the tips; much appreciated! I realized that as soon as I put that water pan in that I should have filled it after putting it into the thing (whatever it's called). This will take much experimenting to get it right. I will keep the public updated on my progress via You Tube. Thanks again! Jeff
jeffpickens 3 years ago