What is Reddit's opinion of Low & Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons?

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I would recommend against pulled pork or ribs honestly. If your new to smoking you should really pick up a copy of Gary Wiviott's: Low and Slow. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Low-Slow-Master-Barbecue-Lessons/dp/0762436093

He swears by the weber smoky mountain and has written a book with recipes tailor made for that smoker in particular. You go through lessons that will teach you how to maintain and burn a clean fire. You start out with chicken, which is delicious and cheap.

He eventually has you cooking ribs and pork shoulder, and there are a ton of badass recipes in the book. Rubs, sauces, sides, desserts... I use that book so much and it has the wear marks to show for it.

You could just go ahead and try to cook a pork butt, or ribs, but why not read something by someone who has done all the research, and made all the mistakes already?

My $.02

That’s awesome. May I suggest a starting point?

My wife bought me a WSM years ago, and she bought me the Low and Slow cookbook by Gary Wiviott. (Link here)

I followed it to a T, and it has been an amazing foundation. After you do the cooks in order, you will be prepared to cook literally anything you want.

It teaches you about the food, of course, but the real “secret weapon” is that you learn how to make consistent, long burning fires without a lot of futzing around.

Bon appetit!

OP I highly recommend this book. It reads like a lesson plan, is very descriptive, teaches you BBQ instincts and to learn your pit. Not sure what type of smoker you have, I'm a Weber smoky mountain fan.. which this is geared towards.. but I'm sure you could adapt.

Low and Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons Wiviott,...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762436093/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_QNnOzbT1Q26QE

I bought this book when I started.

I know it sounds kinda silly but I loved the basics * getting a great long-lasting fire * rubs

I also started with the WSM so this worked well for me but its not restricted to the WSM.

Get the 22" weber smokey mountain, this has a ton more cooking space than the 18" does. Then pick up a copy of Low and Slow by Gary Wiviott. http://www.amazon.com/Low-Slow-Master-Barbecue-Lessons/dp/0762436093

Reading all the peoples comments on here and anything from amazing ribs.com is going to confuse you.

The low and slow book has recipes that are tailor made for the WSM. It's going to teach you fundamental things like how to burn a clean fire and regulate temperatures.

Trust me, as a newbie getting into BBQ, reading all the stuff on the Internet and even here on r/BBQ can be really confusing when you don't have a base knowledge of how to do things. Pick up the book, follow the lessons, and start impressing your friends.

I'm a big fan of this book:

Low & Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762436093/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ztCBDb4XHGH5H

Depends on your budget.

I learned on a 18" Weber Smokey Mountain and this book: https://www.amazon.com/Low-Slow-Master-Barbecue-Lessons/dp/0762436093

Low & Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762436093/

I highly recommend this book for people new to the WSM.

Thanks for the update. Glad it seems to be creeping in the right direction. I just ordered a used version of this book which details set up and usage of the WSM specifically. Harry Soo also has some good tips here about WSM usage that I plan on trying or at least cross-referencing with that book. Either or both might have some tips that could help you out. Good luck!