Hello, Brothers & Sisters of the Smoke!

ChiSmokkie

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Joined: Mar 2023

Posts: 4

Location: SW C[r]ook County (Chicago Burbs)
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Hello, Brothers & Sisters of the Smoke!

April 7, 2023, 09:56 AM

Dave here, residing in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Been a lover of outdoor cooks since I was a pup. Have been BBQ'ing myself for close to 2 decades, and grilling for even longer. But, just got into the smoke game a few years ago and my family of four have never eaten such great foods before! Currently own a Masterbuilt GS 800, a 2 burner Blackstone, a 5 burner DynaGlo LP, and a 22" Weber kettle, in copper. Currently rocking the Fireboard Spark for temps. Looking for recipe inspirations, the science behind it all, and to share some of my cooks with the community. With all that said, I am always open for a local meetup in a backyard, or even a bar/pub (not to far from you, Meathead (would love to meet the legend in person)). Any specific questions for me... Just ask!

Pic of 1st ever smoked packer from a couple years ago.
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Bob's BBQ

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Posts: 652

Location: Wisconsin
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April 7, 2023, 10:03 AM

Welcome! That brisket looks amazing!
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ChiSmokkie commented

April 7, 2023, 10:10 AM

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Thank you. I need to remember to take more pics now, both before and after. 😂

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barelfly

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Joined: Dec 2017

Posts: 5744

Location: New Mexico

Smokin-It 3D
Weber Kettle with an SNS
Masterbuilt kettle that I call the $30 wonder grill
Bullet by Bull Grills gasser
Anova WiFi sous vide machine
Thermoworks Thermapen and Chef Alarm
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April 7, 2023, 10:06 AM

Welcome from the Land of Enchanment!
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Panhead John

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Joined: Aug 2020

Posts: 8796

Location: Houston, Tx.

SnS Master Kettle
SnS Insert For the Kettle
SNS Rotisserie Kit
Vortex
Pit Boss Ultimate 2 Burner Griddle
ThermoWorks Remote Dual Probe Thermometer
ThermoPro TP-19 Instant Read Meat Thermometer
Choice brand portable gas burner
Wakoli Damascus Steel 6 piece Knife Set
#4

April 7, 2023, 10:09 AM

Howdy from Houston Dave and welcome to The Pit! Nice introduction, sounds like you’ve got a great stable of cookers too. You’ll have fun here as well as a great place to learn.
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ChiSmokkie commented

April 7, 2023, 11:00 AM

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😂🔥😂

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RiverJeff commented

April 7, 2023, 05:13 PM

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Panhead John
Ha! what's so bad about living by the river? Be very careful!

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bbqLuv commented

April 8, 2023, 08:48 PM

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Panhead John where is Houston Dave?
Or did you mean Howdy from Houston, Dave . . .

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Purc

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Joined: Aug 2018

Posts: 2541

Location: Lone Star State

Weber MT Kettle, SnS, DnG, Easy Spin Stainless Steel Grate, Elevated SnS SS Cooking Grate, Vortex, Cajun Bandit Rotisserie, Oklahoma Joe Bronco, OKJ Bronco Triple Grate, Mini Weber Kettle ashtray Maverick XR-50, TimeStick Trio
#5

April 7, 2023, 10:19 AM

Welcome to The Pit !
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Murdy

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Joined: May 2018

Posts: 1968

Location: Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin

Weber Kettle 22; Broil King Signet; OKJ Bronco
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April 7, 2023, 10:21 AM

Welcome to the Pit!
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mcook2201

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Joined: Aug 2019

Posts: 1187

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina

Currently own:
Weber 22 and 26 Kettle.
Regular gasser with rotisserie.
Custom built horizontal stick burner.
Custom built duel fuel "whole hog" cooker.
â€‹â€‹â€‹Many other tools of the trade.
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April 7, 2023, 10:22 AM

Greetings and welcome from North Carolina.
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ofelles

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Joined: Jun 2018

Posts: 5099

Location: Brentwood CA

LSG large insulated cabinet
Yoder YS640
LSG 48" Santa Maria Gill
SNS travel kettle
FireBoard controller and PitBull fan
FireBoard 2 Drive
Thermapen Mk4
Thermapen One
Avid Armor USV32 Vacuum Sealer
KWS 10" slicer
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April 7, 2023, 10:23 AM

Welcome to the Pit from the California Delta.
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Oakgrovebacon

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Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 2439

Location: South central Illinois

2 reverse flow stick burners (I built)
Propane griddle
3 charcoal grills
pellet grill
Meat slicer, meat grinder, sausage stuffer
#9

April 7, 2023, 10:30 AM

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois. You have discovered MCS - more cookers syndrome. It has a tendency to get worse hanging out here. Not a bad thing, just can’t do it all with a few cookers.
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ChiSmokkie commented

April 7, 2023, 10:37 AM

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Haha. I understand that, and so does the wife, unfortunately now. Next purchase will be another offset to replace the one I gifted, but custom made (not by me); not a big box brand.
Sid P

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Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 2532

Location: Suburban Chicago

Cookers:
Weber Performer Deluxe with SnS Drip & Griddle
Pit Barrel Cooker
Sierra 3 Burner Griddle

Accessories:
Fireboard 2.0
ThermoPro TP-20
#10

April 7, 2023, 11:02 AM

Welcome from the Elgin area, Dave! We can always use more Chicagoans.
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ChiSmokkie commented

April 7, 2023, 11:17 AM

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Yes sir! 💪🏻

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Starsky

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Joined: Dec 2020

Posts: 1354

Location: Midlothian Il.
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April 7, 2023, 11:04 AM

Welcome!
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ChiSmokkie commented

April 7, 2023, 11:08 AM

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Whoa - you're super close to me! ♨️
RichieB

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Joined: Apr 2018

Posts: 6711

Location: Western Mass

Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner with a full insert griddle added. A 22" Kettle with vortex, SnS and a Smokey Joe. The most recent addition is a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, 2 ThermoPops and a Thermapen MK4. A Thermoworks RFX Gateway 2 probe meat thermometer.
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April 7, 2023, 11:10 AM

Welcome from Western Massachusetts.
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RonB

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Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 20399

Location: Near Richmond VA

Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
Fireboard
#13

April 7, 2023, 11:14 AM

Welcome to The Pit.
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HawkerXP

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Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 11041

Location: Virginia

Lots of knives
3 Weber Performers
1 classic kettle
1 26" kettle
1 Smoky Joe
1 PBC
4 Thermoworks POPs
2 Dot and 1 Chef Alarm
2 Temp spikes
4 Slo n Sears
1 Smokenator
2 Vortex
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April 7, 2023, 11:27 AM

Welcome from Virginia!
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efincoop

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Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 863

Location: Formerly upstate NY, Now residing in Southern NH, Live Free or Die!

My current cookers include a Shirley Fabrication 24x36 patio model; Weber Performer with the Slow-n-Sear 2.0 & Drip & Griddle; Pit Boss Series 2 propane smoker & SnS Travel Kettle.
Straight Whiskey: I'm a bourbon guy. All time favorite Pappy Van Winkle 12 year. Standard go to Blantons
Blended Whiskey: James Oliver American Whiskey
I also enjoy an occasional cigar
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April 7, 2023, 11:38 AM

Welcome from upstate NY! I'm looking forward to seeing your posts & sharing information with you
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ChiSmokkie commented

April 7, 2023, 11:56 AM

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Thanks! Looking forward to it all.

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