I'm Bill from Houston Texas

[Wgeiser]

I love cooking with fire, from weekend grilling, burgers at the lake to smoking a turkey breast. I am relatively new to the smoking scene and want to learn more. I am hoping to try my first brisket in the next couple of weeks. I have a Master Forge (Home Depot) vertical gas smoker. Any tips would be appreciated. I am planning on buying a good thermometer (Thermoworks Smoke) before I try the brisket.

[Breadhead]

Welcome to the Pit Wgeiser ...👍 Here's a good start on your trying your first brisket cook. Follow this exactly. It's easier than you've been lead to believe. http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/texas_brisket.html

[DWCowles]

Welcome Wgeiser

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado! Can't go wrong with the Smoke ...

[JohnWesley]

Welcome from Germany!

[kmhfive]

Welcome to the Pit! Good choice on the thermometer; it will prove a valuable asset. You'll acquire other assets while you're here. Enjoy the brisket!

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome from Pensacola Florida!

[Danjohnston949]

@WGeiger, Welcome to "The Pit", Bill! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.! Attendance and Participation are Mandatory!
Enjoy "The Pit"!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[HouseHomey]

Huntington Beach welcomes you sir. Good call on the thermometer. A much needed asset.

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Bill.

[Dononeg]

Welcome

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit!

[Spinaker]

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[BigJoe]

Welcome aboard