WSM Hanging Chicken & Potato Bombs

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

I wish our lawn was still that green but the drought here in California did it in :-( Nice rigging of your racks :-) Great job coring those potatoes :-) You are a true multi tasker :-) I like your mopping tool :-) Hey Phil all of that food looks most excellent :-) The chicken is the clear winner here :-) The potato bombs look excellent too :-) A "BIG" thumbs up :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@progers5019]

Thanks Fred, this was a great day and fun cook. One of my favorites just because the sky is blue, the temp was 80, not a care, and the food was great. Thanks for watching and your kind comments as usual.

[@michaeljackson9893]

Hey big boy! You are getting very creative...looks good. Makes me want some! Keep it up BIG BOY!

[@progers5019]

Hey Michael Jackson. As a bronlaw and good cook yourself, I appreciate your comments. By the way, can I have your autograph? lol Thanks for watching

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Great looking Chicken Phil. Just picked up my 1st ever WSM. Need to get me a hanging rack and a warming rack like yours. Gonna be going back through your video’s to see how to cook on this new toy.

[@karenmckinney6461]

Awesome cook and awesome rig. I like making it work!!!

[@progers5019]

Hey Karen. Love my wsm and the accessories.

[@expertnmbbusinesses560]

Nice setup and those are some really tasty looking birds Phil.

[@progers5019]

Hey brother, I appreciate the positive comments. Thanks for watching

[@frankarena7949]

Minga Phil , you sure know how to fully used that wsm. I have seen anyone but you lock stock and barrel that wsm it's full to the max. Love it!

[@progers5019]

Hello Frank. I'm getting ready to add another grate level. Found this tip from another channel. I love to pack N stack. LOL Stay Tuned.

[@LWCOWBOYS]

Phil, I truly enjoy your videos. You are a brave man. I can relate to you.What ya see is what ya get. That is why I subscribe and watch most of your videos!!! Please keep it going!! I started with The Louisiana Cajun Recipes JB!!!

[@progers5019]

You made my day with that post. I'm glad you like my simple delivery. WYSIWYG and a little humor and good food. JB is a wealth of knowledge and experience doing this. His slideshows of cuisine are amazing. Thanks for watching and the sub.

[@LWCOWBOYS]

Phil N Florence , thanks for the tip of using WYSIWYG. May get a little courage and try posting my barbecue stuff!

[@progers5019]

@@LWCOWBOYS You can do it. Don't try to be like someone else, just be you. You have professional, then actors with name brand clothing & expensive equipment, then there's me. LOL

[@LWCOWBOYS]

Phil N Florence , thanks for the advice I appreciate it and you brother!!!

[@MrJay27804]

Great Vid Thanks

[@progers5019]

Thanks Jay

[@paulterry9616]

Nice looking chicken Phil!! I don't think you could fit one more piece of food on that WSM, but if anyone could you could. Lol. Nice video. Really enjoy your out side of the box thinking.

[@progers5019]

Haha, yea I had some room left. Just playin around and eatin some good food. Thanks

[@RaleighSmoke]

Ugh! So jealous that you snagged one of those WSM hanging racks. For some dumb reason Weber discontinued them & they're no where to be found (except in Canada or on EBay for $140 😳). Did you do this cook PBC style (no water pan)? I so want to try hanging some ribs in the WSM that way. Everything looked good, Phil! 👍

[@progers5019]

Hey Jon, I couldn't find this assesory available on Amazon either, but after searching the web, I found it (Weber Original 22" Expandable Smoking Rack) at idealtruevalue.com online. Obviously when the cease fire went out, lots of smaller venues still had some in stock. Lucky I guess, and timing. lol Yes, I wanted the pit barrel swavavue on the chicken. I did not use the water pan. I hardly ever use it. I know it does help regulate temp, but I fly reckless. Thanks for the comments

[@RaleighSmoke]

PHIL IN FLORENCE - Thanks for searching. I saw that website, but it's looks a bit sketchy to me. I guess I just need someone to build something out of stuff from the hardware store, turn their WSM into a PBC & film it. 😉

[@progers5019]

RaleighSmoke that could be done.

[@nickneforos796]

Phil A few months ago I bought the same hanging rack directly from weber. When I asked the customer service lady about weber discontinuing the item she told me they were not discontinuing the item.

[@progers5019]

Nick Neforos From what Justin at BabyBack Maniac said, that when he asked about it that Amazon says Weber Still showing listed but unavailable. For how long not sure. Thanks.

[@donfisherman5259]

Hey Phil. I've been watching many of your videos up here in cold Canada and I must say I'm quite enjoying them. I especially like your mods that you make to your Weber Smokey Mountain. Very inventive. I've been a Traeger user for over 10 years and decided I wanted to go back to charcoal for some of my smoking and grilling. I have a Down Under Ranger 18" which is made in Australia. A very good unit and comparable to the WSM with a main difference that the WSM has 1 middle section with 1 door whereas the DUR has 2 smaller middle sections with a door in each. It's the same height as the WSM but somewhat more flexible in terms of changing the heights of the smoker for various smoking and grilling applications. It also has the large water pan. Not all of the Weber accessories fit the DUR so I find I have to modify some of your mods and I can't get some of the Weber accessories up here. To order from the US is very expensive with the dollar exchange and shipping so I make many of the accessories with whatever I can lay my hands on. You have many good adaptations in your recipes and I've tried several of them with very good success. Keep up the good work and I'll keep up the watching.

[@Booger500us]

Boy themz are purdy! yum!

[@progers5019]

Booger500us Hey Booger. Thanks

[@Hotsaucedaily]

Man, that chicken looked amazing! Nice job.

[@progers5019]

Some of the best I've made. You know I keep saying that. I guess all chicken is great. lol Thanks

[@BiggsHomeCookin]

Hey Phil, love to watch you cook... cause I know your going to take advantage of every piece of real estate possible! The whole spread looked great... glad your enjoying your Saturday football and Sunday too. Heading to my middle daughters college for family weekend Oct 14, and purchased tickets to see the Towson Tigers vs Richmond Spiders... should be fun... Thanks! : )

[@progers5019]

Thanks for checking it out Chris. I know you will have a great time visiting with your daughter and family, especially in October. Wonderful time of the year. One of my favorites.

[@RichsRiverSmokersWestVirginia]

Looks great Phil! Great video brother!

[@progers5019]

Hey Rich, thanks for checking it out and commenting

[@rustykc]

Hey Phil, another great cook on Baby. That chicken looked top notch!

[@progers5019]

Hey Rusty, that was a fun cook, beautiful cool weather, food turned out. With a very hot summer and a bunch of hot cooks, this one was a delight. Thanks for stopping by

[@WASN55]

Phil, You are a Mad Genius with your mods and ideas!!!!! Cheers!

[@progers5019]

Penticton Smoke hahaha, just havin fun. Let's see what's next?

[@johnmanthey2683]

Where did you get the corer tool you used on the potatoes? I have a jalapeño corer as well as an apple corer/slicer. Thank you.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Love this. The way you prepped the potatoes - worldclass lol I need yo make me a hangingrack like that for my mini-wsm - will be a challenge i am sure hehe, but it makts things fun i am sure :) Thank you for sharing!

[@progers5019]

Lasse's Food and Barbecue yea that was my first try on the taters. I'll be doing that again of course with modifications. Lol you can stuff with anything. Thanks for watching and the comments

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

True of course. I have only filmed stuffing hamburgers so far, but will give these a go as well :)

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Nicely done Phil!

[@BarlowBBQ]

Wow, you are the rig king, Phil! I always appreciate your ingenuity. Loved seeing you load up that WSM with so much food. Cheers!

[@progers5019]

Barlow BBQ Thanks Matthew, it was a fun cook

[@tomworkman3219]

Phil, with the legs folded under, what is length of the Weber Expansion Grill Rack? You have the 22" WSM and I have the 18.5". I also have the Gateway Grill hanging rack which works great. I am interested in expanding capacity if it will fit in the 18.5 with the legs tucked in over the Gateway Grill rack. Please advise. Tom from San Antone..........

[@progers5019]

It measures 18 1/16 across. www.amazon.com/Weber-Stephen-Products-7647-Expansion-Grilling/dp/B01JIRHA1C

[@michaelsilverstein2426]

hey awesome cook!! It may have been asked (i just cant find it) but where did you find the grate at the top? and any tips for a brand new smoker? I just got my WSM a few weeks ago, I dont really understand the foiling and spraying of some things? Thanks in advance for any feed back! love the content.

[@progers5019]

I have two warming racks. They both came from Amazon. The Weber expansion rack is not offered by Weber any longer. However, Gateway Drums has a rack which will work. Check out Jon's video about this at RALEIGH SMOKE . Go look at my Ultimate mods video. I pinned a comment below it myself which shows all of my modifications which are some you can do with the WSM. Also go check out Joe's BBQ House channel, and THE WOODSHED SMOKE and BBQ. Both channels have done some cool mods to the WSM.

[@BakerBBQ]

Man, Phil, all that food looked amazing. Great job! You are the master of grill-rigging, no doubt! Thanks for sharing!

[@progers5019]

Baker BBQ Thanks Baker we be having fun and eatin good

[@BK33REVIEWS]

What is the electronic you have on the phone holder on the smoker

[@thomasbrown6632]

I'm new to your page I'm loving all the helpful advise I want a hanging rib rack can't find anyone or any place selling them I would like that second piece to go with the hanging assesories would by chance know of a place I can order these 2 pieces I appreciate any assistance you can provide

[@progers5019]

Hello Thomas thanks for following the PIF channel. Weber not longer sells the hanging rack. However, the hanging rack which comes with the Gateway Drum works perfectly on the wsm. They have large and small. Get the large if your wsm is a 22.5. The warming rack can be ordered from Amazon.

[@rodagerter7813]

Hello Phil, I'm new to your channel, love the videos, one question I have, gonna buy a new smoker, which one do you recommend, the WSM, or the Barrel house smoker?

[@progers5019]

Hey Rod. Both are good smokers. I like the wsm the best. With a few inexpensive modifications, the wsm can be a grill and smoker. It accepts the Santa Maria grill accessory on the bottom section also. I would go with the wsm.

[@rodagerter7813]

@@progers5019 hello Phil, thank you for your help, my question, if you had one grill, what would it be? Thank you.

[@progers5019]

@@rodagerter7813 Hey Rod, again, it depends on your needs and what you want to do whether its for just backyard use, or cooking large amounts of food for various reasons. For just backyard use me and mine, after knowing what I know now, it would be my modified wsm with all of the attachments and accessories inclu a bbq guru for the long cooks. The kettle is very good, very cheap, with many accessories would be a close 2nd. The reason I choose the wsm over the kettle is the cooking capacity and large dome lid which allows more stacking at the top. I do have an offset which is a nice cooker/smoker, but is very expensive and requres fire tending on every cook which is anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. Some guys love the offset involving sitting around the fire and having a good ole time (so do I), but that will not be on every cook. I don't own a pellet smoker but have watched many videos about them. It is the ultimate set it forget it smoker. Lot's of comp users use them. Again, depending on what you want and need for your situation. A pellet could be the best smoker to own due to no real tending it. They can range from $500-$2k. Flat Top Griddles e.g. Blackstone and Camp Chef are nice for what they are designed for. Barrel Smokers are great cookers for the money too. Excellent rib cookers. I like the BHC because you can lift the barrel off of the charcoal to refuel if needed. also no rods and a lid hinge. So for me personally, for the money, for the fun and ease of use, the best setup is a 22 inch kettle and wsm so the accessories can interchange. If you put the 3rd bracket in the 4 grate bracket standards, this simple mod allows the wsm smoker to be a grill too which accepts all the kettle accessories which opens up more possibilities. See my ultimate mods vid which explains. Thanks-Phil

[@MrJay27804]

Where did you purchase your Extension Rack??

[@progers5019]

Jay, this one was made by Weber which is no longer offered. However, the hanging bracket which comes with Gateway Drums will work just as well. Go to Raleigh Smokes channel. He has a video describing this in depth.

[@TheJohnnyMannion]

Phil, I love watching your channel and all the "rigs" and mods you do and then watching you cook these amazing cooks on them!!! Yours is one of my very favorite channels to watch!! I gotta find one of those extension racks

[@progers5019]

Onion's Smoke Shack Hey Onion, yea I love to have fun with it. And I love to eat it too. Thanks for the kind words and the comments

[@tangojoe9694]

Righteous cook Phil - really taking advantage of that WSM! Nicely done once again!

[@progers5019]

Tango Joe Thanks Joe, it was beautiful blue sky, cool temps, and a fun cook. Thanks for stopping by

[@smokinjoes9383]

Phil in Florence Awesome job! Everything looked great, chicken had a great color tender and juicy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Wow…..You really loaded that WSM up! Now that's the way to get Your moneys worth out of a load of fuel! I like the idea of hanging birds in this method……they seem to cook evenly, dark and white meat getting done at the same time. After reading some comments…….I'm glad I got my Weber hanger! Hope to be trying the CHS tomorrow. Smoke On! \m/

[@progers5019]

Go for it. Yea, Weber needs to make that assessory available again. I was lucky to find one still floating around on a back room stock pile after the stop production had taken affect. It is really a great little rack to give you that pit barrel effect. That was some purdy chicken. Thanks for checking it out. Will be looking for your next cook

[@jasondavies7948]

Phil, great stuff as always, you are an inspiration man, I’ve got a rack and I’m thinking hang me some spatchcock! Cook on sir 👍🔥

[@progers5019]

Hey Jason, thanks for the kind comments. I think you should go for it. This is fun stuff, and good eatin. Thanks-Phil

[@cricket516]

Everything looked great and I bet those potato bombs were delicious.

[@progers5019]

Cooking with Cricket (cricket516) thanks Cricket. The chicken & taters were great. Thanks-Phil

[@markskibo5159]

Yo Dude I get all kinds of flack for wearing those shoes, personally I love them. Where did you get that warmer setup ?

[@markskibo5159]

Oh I forgot You are the MASTER !!!!!

[@CGBS4744]

Hey Phil, you really loaded that sucker up. Nice!!!! Lots of good eats there, you did a bang up job for sure. I do however have one observation to make, it is not a technically criticism, but rather a question too. Now don't get you shorts in a panic but, you certainly do love all of your gadgets and expensive equipment, I am jealous if I had your money I'd burn mine, but why do you own and use the worst, flimsiest, Mickey Mouse BBQ tongs ever to be produced on this planet? I have seen you and many others with the same crap tongs struggle to pick up or flip a half descent chunk of meat. Throw things away and get yourself a sturdy set of tongs, they don't have to be expensive, $12 bucks on a sturdy non-branded set will make you feel like you just won a prize. Like I said Brother, just a simple observation, maybe your tongs have sentimental value to you or something else. Please don't take offense. Have a great weekend and cook up something big. Rock On!!! GB

[@progers5019]

Cooking Green Bastard Style haha, hey I'm all in with the tomgs. Keep looking for better ones in the local stores. Most are cery similar. Will go online and find some BIG DOG BASTARD STYLE TONGS that will pick up something. You watch me go. Lol thanks GB.

[@CGBS4744]

Hey Phil, you don't need bib dog type tongs, just sturdy ones. Heck, I don't even own BBQ tongs, I have 3 sizes of good kitchen tongs that I utilize, and I hardly ever use the longest ones, but I am a Crazy Bastard. Just find something that is sturdy and works, and it won't cost you a fortune. The flimsy tongs look nice & pretty,and don't work well as you know, but so many people buy them. It is mind boggling. Cheap & sturdy!!!! Rock On!!! GB

[@progers5019]

Cooking Green Bastard Style Hey GB, when I finally lasso a good set, I'll name them GBA. RO

[@timothydishneau464]

James sent me over and subbed. Looks good.

[@progers5019]

Timothy Dishneau Thanks to James and thanks for the sub. Stay Tuned

[@truckdrivinmilanr]

Go go gadget smoker. Lol Nice spread for game day.

[@progers5019]

TruckdrivinMilan R Thanks Milan. Was a good day, fun cook, and both teams won.

[@ellendelights]

Great Job Phil, looks Yummy!!

[@NoHippieBBQCooking]

Nice set up and great cook

[@progers5019]

No Hippie BBQ & Cooking Tks Lyle, it was fun, and the food turned out

[@campmeatbbqcampmeatbbq7951]

I like your "Rigs" Phil, it is always fun to experiment and try different ways to do things and maybe find a better way to do things, big thumbs up Phil. Love your channel. Jay

[@progers5019]

Jay Dalum Thanks Jay. Yea us guys love to mess with stuff. Lol think outside the box. Thanks for watching and the comments

[@SmokeyGoodness]

Innovation abounds in the amazing video, Phil! You really know your way around that WSM! 😀

[@progers5019]

SmokeyGoodness Hey Dan, we be havin fun and boy was it good. Have a goodern

[@johnknapp6328]

Where's the second thumb on bottom this one's a good one makes for good reruns

[@progers5019]

John Knapp yea, sometimes I need three hands. Thanks-Phil

[@lildapp76]

Good Stuff Phil!!

[@Mikey-tb4xt]

As always another Fine cook keep on letting the smoke roll

[@CorbyQ]

I truly love all your videos and your rigging. You are definitely the MacGyver of bbq

[@robertweber3140]

Thx Phil. Yet another nice cook. Catching up on videos and just saw this. Loved the idea about using the warming rack on top of the expansion rack. I presume the fire dial would not have helped, or would it?

[@jenniferburns5916]

never seem to disappoint....great Cook

[@bretf5371]

Late to your channel, but now subscribed! Where did the warming rack come from?

[@progers5019]

Bret F Hey there Bret. I have two warming racks. They both came from Amazon. The Weber expansion rack is not offered by Weber any longer. However, Gateway Drums has a rack which will work. Check out Jon's video about this at RALEIGH SMOKE . Thanks for subbing. SeeYa-Phil

[@CentralTexasGrilling]

Everything looked good to me Phil!

[@progers5019]

Thanks for checking it out James. We enjoyed

[@davidhornbeak7716]

I wish I was having supper at your place!

[@mack1707]

I love smoked chicken. Looks great

[@progers5019]

Yea it was very good. Thanks Mack

[@themeatstall9001]

Phil........ BOYLOOKAHERE...... You are a WSM ninja......I love your mods and will get me a 22" WSM. I currently have a 18" WSM. I scored me an 22" expandable rack on Craigslist. I can't wait to use it once I get to 22". KEEP SMOKING POTNA.

[@progers5019]

Hey Ricky, that's great. You'll have lot of fun with all the different setups. Hey Hey Hey

[@guitstikkustoms4448]

Forget the games, I'm comin to your place for the food LOL. Keep up the good work and be well brother.

[@progers5019]

Guitstik Kustoms Hey Guitstik, it all turned out real Guud. Thanks-Phil

[@skoggit]

Hey my friend, you got those guns up don't you? You know the Masked Rider, Texas Tech BBQ! That's what's you are doing right! Just messing with you! The BBQ looked great! Take Care!

[@progers5019]

skoggit Thanks Skoggit. Thanks for watching and the comments. Hope you are doing good.

[@progers5019]

Hey Louis. Glad you are now a WSM user. I'll admit some of those cooks/videos are a little un-orthodox. lol All worked out though. On smokin meat, I'm partial to less smoke and more pit barrel style, so I don't use the water pan much. I have a couple times. It does act as a heat sync and helps maintain constant temps. I would suggest begin using it with the water pan until you get a good feel for how it cooks. If you don't use the water pan, you will have some temp up and down ranges. Like everything else, takes some using it. Now, if you want to see what else it can do, go watch the ultimate mods video. I know you have plenty of kettles, but with one small mod using 3 brackets and 3 bolts, you can make the WSM a KETTLE GRILL. Then you have a combination grill/smoker. I love it. It's like having a weber kettle which rides high like a 4x4 truck. The WSM stands up higher so you are not leaning over. I really enjoy that. Anyway, can't wait to see you cook on it.

[@infomutt2339]

That chicken is not fully cooked!!!!