Howdy folks. Love this site and finally had a few spare bucks to join. By day I work IT at a teaching hospital (boring), and by night I'm a musician (Yeah!). I also do a little home security consulting on the side. I come from a big Italian family, so I was raised loving to cook, but BBQ and grilling are what I have the most fun with. I mostly cook for family and friends, but it feels like its evolving into a small catering operation. Other than that I'm a happily married father of 4 with #5 on the way.
Very happy to be here and look forward to all the fun of being a member. Cheers to all!
Weber Kettle -- 22.5" (In-Service Date June 2015)
Slow-n-Sear/Drip-n-Griddle/Grill Grates (In-Service Date March 2016)
Pit Boss 820 (Retired)
GMG Jim Bowie WiFi (In-Service Date April 2017)
Maverick ET-733
Fireboard
Home-brewer
Welcome to fun and learning! Congratulations on your family! I found that the kids got a lot easier with number 5 and beyond -- built in babysitting! Nice selection of cookers also. I can't wait to see pictures of your results.
Howdy right back atcha from Kansas Territory!
Welcome to th' Pit, glad ya' joined us here!
I also have a modified Highland (LOVE IT!!!), an' a Weber (or mebbe ~two.)
Also, been known to pick a bit, sang, or blow some harpoonicus, as needed...
Ain't got but a Learner's Permit, fer th' cookin', or th' music...
Weber Summit Kamado with SnS and Vortex.. Broil King Baron, Primo Oval Junior. Primo XL. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon. Absolutely love anything to do with baking bread. Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager. All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
Thanks for the warm welcome, friends. I promise to have some pics up before long, as it's past time to kick the grilling and smoking into high gear.
KMHFive: Tons of kids isn't as bad as most people might think except for laundry. That's one thing our house struggles mightily with. I look at our laundry room and wonder if there are people in our house I haven't met yet.
MrBones: My Highland is still new to me. The first cook wasn't great, but that was my fault. This last one was a quick tri-tip, but that was fantastic. I'm really excited to throw a ton of ribs on this weekend and really have some fun. PS: Although I've played professionally most of my life I don't have no learner's permit either. I just stay down in my studio where I don't have to argue with licensed musicians and torment my poor family.
Good thing you love to cook with #5 on the way. Might I suggest you wrap that meat the next time? As the oldest of eight and raised dirt poor might I also suggest the advantage of skirting slave labor laws but putting all those young uns to work... seemed to work for my parents.
Welcome to the pit my friend. Smoke em if you have em...
Weber Kettle -- 22.5" (In-Service Date June 2015)
Slow-n-Sear/Drip-n-Griddle/Grill Grates (In-Service Date March 2016)
Pit Boss 820 (Retired)
GMG Jim Bowie WiFi (In-Service Date April 2017)
Maverick ET-733
Fireboard
Home-brewer
Absolutely true. If you would have told me 5 years ago I'd be where I am right now I'd have freaked out. Now that I'm here it makes me a very happy guy.
> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker with Alpha/Connect
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative (I'll never see it again))
> 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 One
> Thermoworks Thermapen Classic
> Thermoworks Thermopop
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
> WÜSTHOF, Dalstrong, and Buck knives
> Paprika App on Mac and iOS
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.
Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About meReal name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)
Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Welcome to The Pit StealthChef! Great to make your acquaintance, thank you for the support here. I dabble a little in music, surely not pro though, only a hobby. 3 kids here, and yes, there isn't a day that goes by where there aren't clothes somewhere..usually the couch, counter, or dinner table, lol! I can't imagine adding another kid or 2 to the mix, but congrats on a nice and growing family!
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Good to meet you man. Thanks for the kind words. If you find happiness in playing music, then you're the best musician ever. Homework was done yesterday. Can't wait to see what everybody busts out tomorrow. 👍ðŸ¼
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