New Member - June '16 - Pitmaster Club

bchbum12

Club Member

Joined: Jun 2016

Posts: 29

New Member and excited to have joined. I've got a Weber 22" kettle, a Broil King 440, and a Cookshack Smokette Original Model SM009-2. Been into BBQ for many years but apparently I've got an awful lot to learn. My current main interest in becoming more proficient in using my Weber kettle. Just ordered a Slow 'n Sear Plus and am awaiting delivery. Woo-hoo! I'm retired and presently living in Northern Virginia. Plans to move on south in mid-2018. I'm finding AR to be a terrific resource. And a fun one to boot.
#1

New Member - June '16

July 21st, 2016, 07:05 AM

After receiving an email about Meathead's new book I decided to take a look at the Amazing Ribs site. Joined that very day. While I've been BBQing for many years I'm coming to see that I have an awful lot to learn. I've got a Weber 22" kettle, a Broil King 440 gas, and a Cookshack Smokette smoker. My plan is to become as proficient with my Weber as I possibly can. Just ordered a Slow 'n Sear Plus and can't wait for it to arrive. AR is a terrific resource . . . and a lot of fun. I'm retired and no one can say there's nothing to keep me occupied.
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MBMorgan

Club Member

Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 6013

Location: Colorado

> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative)
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
> 3 Thermoworks Chef Alarms
> Thermoworks Thermapen
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring

> Favorite Beer: Guinness Extra Stout, Fat Tire, Anchor Steam, or Alaskan Amber
> Favorite Wine: Klinker Brick Old Ghost Zinfandel or Matetic Corralillo Winemaker's Blend
> Favorite Whiskey: Balvenie Double Wood Scotch or Jameson Irish
#2

July 21st, 2016, 07:10 AM

Greetings ... and welcome to the Pit!
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DWCowles

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 9762

Location: Smiths Grove, Ky

Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#3

July 21st, 2016, 07:27 AM

Welcome bchbum12
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Breadhead

Banned Former Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 1
#4

July 21st, 2016, 07:49 AM

Welcome to the Pit bchbum12 ... What beach are you bumming on? I'm in Hermosa Beach.👍

"An awful lot to learn".😆 I think most of us that discover AR later in life are humbled by the methods, techniques and myths that we learn from Meathead. Just think if you had a Thermapen available 30 years ago and knew when your steaks were rare, medium rare or ruined.😁
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bchbum12

Club Member

Joined: Jun 2016

Posts: 29

New Member and excited to have joined. I've got a Weber 22" kettle, a Broil King 440, and a Cookshack Smokette Original Model SM009-2. Been into BBQ for many years but apparently I've got an awful lot to learn. My current main interest in becoming more proficient in using my Weber kettle. Just ordered a Slow 'n Sear Plus and am awaiting delivery. Woo-hoo! I'm retired and presently living in Northern Virginia. Plans to move on south in mid-2018. I'm finding AR to be a terrific resource. And a fun one to boot.
#5

July 21st, 2016, 08:02 AM

Hey there, Breadhead. Thanks for the welcome. Actually, I'm only on a beach in my mind. I retired from the Federal government in 2012 and still find myself in Northern VA. My plan has always been to retire to at least somewhere near the water and that plan still has life. Have to get two sons through college (almost there) and then my wife and I are off to points south.
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David Parrish

Founding Member - Pit Boss Emeritus

Joined: May 2014

Posts: 5043

Location: Charlotte, NC

S low 'N Sear Kamado (SnSK)

Lots of grills that work with Slow 'N Sear

LOTS of digital thermometers (my fav)

LOTS of accessories

Favorite Beer - Fat Tire

Favorite Bourbon - Woodford Reserve

Favorite White Wine - Cakebread Chardonnay

Favorite Red Wine - Yes, Please

President/Owner - SnS Grills
#6

July 21st, 2016, 08:03 AM

Welcome bchbum12! We're glad you're here.

Be sure to check out our videos! This one is my personal fav.
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CeramicChef

Former Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 1188

Location: OKC, OK
#7

July 21st, 2016, 08:47 AM

Welcome to The Pit and welcome to The Obsession!
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LA Pork Butt

Charter Member

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 5042

Location: Grew up in New Orleans, lived in Texas for 20 years, lived in Mandeville, LA for 22 years. I now liv
#8

July 21st, 2016, 03:03 PM

Welcome to the Pit! You have come to the right place to reach your goal.
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fuzzydaddy

Charter Member

Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 4949

Location: Winchester TN

Hardware
Slow N Sear Deluxe Kamado.
22" Weber Kettle.
Slow N Sear, DnG Pans/Racks, Easy Spin Grates, Elevated Cooking Grates.
Chimney starters.
PartyQ.
Joule.
GrillGrates, GrateGriddles.
Maverick XR-50 [my favorite].
ThermoWorks Smoke & Gateway, Thermapen, Thermapop, ChefAlarms, DOT, probes

Consumables / Favorites
KBB (short cooks), Weber (long cooks)
Ribs (beef & pork), Pork Butts, Chuck Roasts, Pork Tenderloins.
SnS Grills salt free rubs: Not Just for Beef & Rocky’s Rub.
MeatChurch Holy Cow. MMD, BBBR, S&G, Herbs de Provence, SPOG.
#9

July 21st, 2016, 04:13 PM

Welcome aboard bchbum12. We're glad you joined! All the best to you on your future cooks and let us know if you have any questions; we're here to help. Do you have any favorites to grill or smoke? See you around The Pit!
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Danjohnston949

Former Member

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 4436

Location: 1410 9th. St. N, Fargo ND
#10

July 21st, 2016, 05:37 PM

bchbum12, Welcome to The Pit! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.! Attendance is Mandatory! I see you have met some of the Prof's!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan
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jharner

Club Member

Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 1056

Location: Louisiana - North West but a coon ass at heart

Cookers

Camp Chef DLX Pellet Grill
Weber 22.5 Kettle
Brickman Box Smoker

Accessories

Slow N Sear
Tube Smoker
Turkey Cannon
Rib racks
Weber chimney starter

Thermometer's

Maverick ET 735
Tru Temp 3619n
Thermapen mk4
Thermapop

Favorite Drink

Free beer
Coors Light
Windsor ( Canadian blended whiskey )
#11

July 21st, 2016, 07:37 PM

Welcome to the pit, sounds like you have a few cooks under your belt. Please share pics, enjoy the Wikipedia of BBQ.
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Stevo

Club Member

Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 483

Location: Georgetown, TX

Cookers:
RecTec RT-590 Stampede Pellet Grill

RecTec RT-B380 Bullseye Pellet Grill + GrillGrates

Camp Chef PG24 DLX Pellet Grill

TL-20 Offset Smoker from Texas Longhorn BBQ Pits

Weber Genesis E310 Propane Grill with GrillGrates

Accessories:
A-MAZE-N Smoke Tubes

Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4

Thermoworks Smoke Cooking Alarm

Thermoworks Big & Loud Timer

IR surface temp probe
#12

July 21st, 2016, 07:44 PM

Howdy and welcome!
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FireMan

Charter Member

Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 7290

Location: Bottom of Winnebago
#13

July 22nd, 2016, 05:03 PM

Welcome aboard! Wow, you had MCS before you knew you had it. There will be tons to learn & you will enjoy all of it.
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bchbum12 commented

July 26th, 2016, 12:52 PM

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Mcs?

#13.2

FireMan commented

July 30th, 2016, 08:42 PM

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More Cooker Syndrome! You will have to poke around to get the low down on the affliction.
fuzzydaddy

Charter Member

Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 4949

Location: Winchester TN

Hardware
Slow N Sear Deluxe Kamado.
22" Weber Kettle.
Slow N Sear, DnG Pans/Racks, Easy Spin Grates, Elevated Cooking Grates.
Chimney starters.
PartyQ.
Joule.
GrillGrates, GrateGriddles.
Maverick XR-50 [my favorite].
ThermoWorks Smoke & Gateway, Thermapen, Thermapop, ChefAlarms, DOT, probes

Consumables / Favorites
KBB (short cooks), Weber (long cooks)
Ribs (beef & pork), Pork Butts, Chuck Roasts, Pork Tenderloins.
SnS Grills salt free rubs: Not Just for Beef & Rocky’s Rub.
MeatChurch Holy Cow. MMD, BBBR, S&G, Herbs de Provence, SPOG.
#14

July 25th, 2016, 05:16 AM

Welcome to The Pit bchbum12. It's great to have you here. Thank you for your support.

Please check out our homework assignment post for new members. It contains a few how-tos and please-dos. This will help you learn your way around so you can get the best experience from our forum.

Also, it's very important that you add the domain AmazingRibs.com to your email safe list in case you are ever drawn as our monthly Gold Medal Giveaway winner!

See you around The Pit!
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Spinaker

Moderator

Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 10401

Location: Land of Tonka

John "J R"
Instagram: JRBowlsby
Smokin' Hound Que
Minnesota/ United States of America
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Assistants
Dexter (Beagle mix)
Kinnick (American Foxhound)
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Grills/Smokers/Fryers
Big Green Egg (Large) X2
Blackstone 36" Outdoor Griddle 4-Burner
Broil King Keg
Karubeque C-60
Kamado Joe Jr. (Black)
Lodge L410 Hibachi
Pit Barrel Cooker
Pit Barrel Cooker 2.0
R&V Works FF2-R-ST 4-Gallon Fryer
Weber Spirit Gasser
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Thermometers
FireBoard (Base Package)
Thermoworks ThermaPen (Red)
Thermoworks MK4 (Orange)
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Accessories
BBQ Dragon
Big Green Egg Plate Setter
Benzomatic TS4000 Torch X 2
Benzomatic TS800 High Temp Torch X 2
Bayou Classic 44 qt Stainless Stock Pot
Bayou Classic 35K BTU Burner
Digi Q DX2 (Medium Pit Viper Fan)
Dragon VT 2-23 C Torch
Eggspander Kit X2
Field Skillet No. 8,10,12
Finex Cat Iron Line
FireBoard Drive
Lots and Lots of Griswold Cast Iron
Grill Grates
Joule Water Circulator
KBQ Fire Grate
Kick Ash Basket (KAB) X4
Lots of Lodge Cast Iron
Husky 6 Drawer BBQ Equipment Cabinet
Large Vortex
Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum
Marquette Castings No. 13 (First Run)
Smithey No. 12
Smokeware Chimney Cap X 3
Stargazer No.10, 12
Tool Wizard BBQ Tongs
Univex Duro 10" Meat Slicer
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Fuel
FOGO Priemium Lump Charcoal
Kingsford Blue and White
Rockwood Lump Charcoal
Apple, Cherry & Oak Log splits for the C-60
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Cutlery
Buck 119 Special
Dexter 12" Brisket Sword
Global
Shun
Wusthof
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Next Major Purchase
Lone Star Grillz 24 X 48 Offset
#15

July 25th, 2016, 11:31 AM

Welcome to the Pit. We are happy to have you here.
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