Pitnewbie from Florida

[AndrewG27]

Hey everyone,

I'm completely new to smoking meat and can't wait to get started on my yoder loaded wichita that was delivered just a couple days ago. I've been the official griller for my family and friend's on my little weber Q2200 for almost 10 years so this is a huge and different upgrade for me.

I would appreciate any suggestions for the easiest type of meat cuts to smoke to get used to this new beast.

I can't wait to meet some of you and share our knowledge and love of BBQ!

-Andrew

[Jerod Broussard]

Welcome!!!

Pork Butt.

[58limited]

Welcome! Pork butt is very forgiving.

[Donw]

Welcome from Maryland. For learning from long cooks on a new smoker you can’t beat a pork butt or chuck roast. I prefer a pork butt since it is so forgiving. For shorter cooks just to get the hang of things, a roast from the round will give you some fine roast beef in a short while.

[DaveD]

Welcome from the northern Virginia burbs of D.C.! You're in the right place for sure. I was you 11 months ago, and I've learned a TON from folks here. Agree that a pork butt or chuck roast is a great first smoke. Read up about "the stall", which you are bound to experience, so that it doesn't surprise you on that first time Good luck and have fun!

[Redwng]

Welcome from St. Cloud, FL.

As Donw mentioned a pork butt is a good first cook, it is very forgiving if the temps get out of hand. It will take a number of cooks to understand how your pit works.

The Loaded Wichita is a good pit. It was a finalist on my list but I went for something else.

[Panhead John]

Howdy from Houston Andrew, we’re glad to have such an enthusiastic member as yourself! Thanks for joining up and we look forward to seeing pics of your cooks. This place has helped me tremendously over the 2 years I’ve been here. Plus you’ll have a lot of fun as well.

[swartzster]

Welcome from the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy that Yoder

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[FireMan]

Yup on the butt OR you could try Wibs! Spare Wibs, St. Louis cut or baby back. There is plenty of info here to git ya started on Wibs, yessir. Welcome, eat good and have fun!

[Draznnl]

Andrew, welcome to the Pit from the Florida Suncoast. I agree with everyone else about a pork butt being great for a long cook. To learn about shorter cooks, I’d suggest turkeys breast, either a whole breast or a boneless roast.

[holehogg]

Greetings from South Africa.

[DavidNorcross]

Welcome from Virginia!

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit from Dallas, Texas!

[RiverJeff]

Welcome from Nebraska! Pork butt the Yoder will love it!