Hi all, I've always been considered the grill guy in my group of friends, but after spending the last month or so getting more and more into the information on the site I realized I "knew" mostly wrong information. I decided I wanted to try my hand at smoking a couple of months back and started trying to figure out what smoker made sense for my space (a pretty small balcony). One of my favorite things about my condo is that I have a natural gas hook up on the balcony (which came with an older model Weber Spirit E-310 I bought off the previous owner), so I wanted a smoker that could be easily converted to natural gas as well. That search was my first encounter with AR, and while I really struggled with the slow site times, which ultimately(thankfully?) lead me to become a member, I started realizing this place is an absolute treasure trove of information. I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but within a couple of days I gave up on all other sites and picked up a smoke vault based on the review here and its meeting my other criteria. I've done 2 smokes so far following techniques and recipes from this site and I have been blown away by the results and how much I've learned in such a short while. First attempt was brisket and short ribs, and the second was a pork shoulder and short ribs (you know the first one went well because I immediately went out and got a new toy haha). I forgot to take an after shot of my second session, but here are some pics. I'm looking forward to continuing to learn from all of you and further upping my meat game!
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Smoke brother, smoke on! Welcome aboard, eat real good & have fun! -
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Your title reminded me of an incident when I was 18 and grilling on the balcony of my apartment. Almost burnt it down. Hmmm maybe that's why they don't allow it. But that's another story. Welcome aboard Smoke safe and smoke often.Comment
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Nice ribs! Enjoy the Pit and your new cooker!Comment
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Awesome. Great to have you here. Just please be careful on your balcony. A condo complex I lived in about 11yrs ago had someone set their balcony and unit on fire. Not good. After that we couldn't have our grills anymore. There was only one option. I sold my condo and got into a house. No more rules. Love it.
Oh and welcome aboard.Comment
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Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to th' Pit!
Glad yer here, learnin' along with us!!!Comment
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Welcome to the PIT!
One thing we have here is good information, sometimes a little hot air but never gas. well maybe a little gas. You'll find that on the "What are you drinking now" stickey.Comment
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Welcome!Comment
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Welcome from a fellow Chi-Town residentComment
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Welcome to The Pit. It looks like you are off and running.
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Howdy from the Great State of Jefferson!Comment
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Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois!Comment
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Welcome to the Pit from a fellow balcony smoker!Comment
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