I have been messing around the last few years with this smoking concept. My wife bought me a Brinkmann Bullet style, electric smoker for Father's day. I used it a few times, mostly for ribs, salmon, and the occasional Pork Butt. But I had no idea what I was doing. I'd looked up things on the Internet, learned about the Texas Crutch (3-2-1), etc. But never took it seriously. Most of the time, I turned out good to decent food. I started chatting with some folks on-line, bought a couple of Thermapens, a Maverick, and invested in a RecTec 680. The RecTec just got here a week or so ago, and it has already done ribs, pork chops, and this week 3 Butts for a party. I have to say, I never thought I would enjoy sitting around and watching a closed smoker/grill. My formative years were in Wisconsin, where I learned to drink like a 'sconsie. I try not to drink too much while I'm cooking because I fear I'll forget something. But I am learning that some things are more forgiving than others. I just got Meathead's book, and learned soooo much in the first 48 pages. The read is smooth and easy. Anyway, I'll be sure to read/comment on others posts as well as ask some questions of my own.
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Welcome from another Virginian. Sorry, but I can't help with your RecTec.Comment
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Welcome from another life long Wisconsinite!Comment
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Pardon the excitement here, but he is not a life long 'sconsie. He is a defector, sorta kinda. That's OK.
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So, defector? Not so much. I was born in VA. Moved to WI when my folks split, learned how to be a decent human being in WI, then moved back to VA because of work/education. I was lovingly adopted by my Wisconsin friends, and still consider myself a Wisconsinite. Just misplaced, not defected.
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Welcome aboard Patrick, they call you shush! You just opened the box to smokin/grillin nirvana. You will find this to be the active element to Meathead's book, or maybe the big brother. He has laid the foundation & now there is a whole lotta building goin on.
You did throw a new one out there. Can't say l have ever heard 'sconsie referred to before. Enjoy the Q ride!Comment
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Thanks for the kind words all!Comment
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Welcome to the Pit! We are happy to have you here. Drinking and BBQ do go together. But My results certainly improved after I gave up the suds!! its weird, I remember to do the little things so much better when I'm not half in the bag.
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Okay, I'll bite. Why do they call you Shush?
And from a fellow 'sconsie (first time I've seen that one too), welcome aboard! Good to have another 'sconsie around even if you're in Virginia.Comment
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Northern Virginia in the house....... Leesburg for me and my Rec Tec Mini. Welcome. Lots of great information and help here.Comment
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+1 in Leesburg.
OK, Guest , actually now just outside of the town proper. Used to live In the historic district.
And welcome, shush !
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It's a very long story, but it boils down to being in a less than legal private poker room. Completely quiet except for the shuffling of chips... I am out of the tournament waiting on my buddy. Out of nowhere, the "floor" (Large man sitting immediately to my left) belts out "FIVE MINUTES LEFT IN THIS LEVEL!". It startled me and I reacted in a less than polite way. He tore into me yelling "You don't shush me in my house!" repeatedly. My buddy latched on and I was given the poker nickname of 'Shush'Comment
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Welcome to the Pit! You are on the right track.Comment
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shush, Welcome to The Pit! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ University! Attendance and Participation are Mandatory!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, DanComment
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