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    Hello from Chicago (and Philadelphia)! New PBC owner checking in ...

    Hello fellow smokers and grillers! I work and spend most of my time in Chicago, but my family and main home are in suburban Philadelphia.

    I would categorize myself as a "Weber Kettle Master", having used them for over 40 years to grill and smoke, using all the Weber kettle techniqes from their website, The Smokenator, and the snake charcoal method, and can turn out pretty darn good ribs, brisket, and awesome Thanksgiving turkey. I have Kettles in both Philly and Chicago, and I also have a Saber infrared gas grill in Philly for the occasional quick burger or steak, and cuz the spousal unit likes it.

    I wanted to up my meat smoking capacity, though, and after much research, including the wonderful reviews here at Amazing Ribs, I just ordered a Pit Barrel Cooker with a few accessories, and I can't wait to get started with it. Capacity is really an issue, as one of my sisters in Chicago has 9 kids. So the three racks of ribs I can do on the Weber Kettle just don't cut it any more. And a 6 lb flat I did last week went in a New York Minute with no leftovers, and only part of the clan was there.

    I'm really looking forward to learning the PBC, and I'm sure the Weber next to it will still get a workout making wings or pepper poppers while waiting on ribs or brisket and whatnot from the PBC. I'm betting this is an awesome community and looking forward to settling in here.

    Cheers,

    -John

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    Welcome to The Pit! Thank you for the support.

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      #3
      Welcome to the Pit ... and to the PBC community, John ...

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        Thanks, Spinaker! Good info.

        BTW, you find your Email address on The Account tab, not the Notifications tab. Mine is good, and I've already gotten Email from you, but you may want to edit your welcome msg.

        Thanks, Mbmorgan. Looking forward to settling in here!

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          Aaaaaand .... homework completed! I'm locked and loaded!

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            Welcome JCinPA

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              #7
              Welcome! Good to see someone else from the Philly area on here.

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                #8
                JCinPA, Welcome to "The Pit"! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.! Attendance and Participation are Mandatory!
                Enjoy "The Pit"!
                Congrats on Your New PBC, Lot's of Happy Users in "The Pit"! 👍👍👍👍👍 Check the Posts by fzxdoc (Kathryn) She's the Queen of the PBC!
                I'm a 40+ Year Weber User! See the Pic'sfrom!
                Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

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                  Welcome to the Pit!

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                    #10
                    Danjohnston949 , Those pics are AMAZING!

                    Question for you. I've never been a big gadget guy, except for getting The Smokenator (which I think is great) for my Weber. For the most part, I just follow Jaime Purviance's tips and techniques, and sometimes use the Weber coal baskets for indirect cooking. But that Vortex thingy intrigues me, and I see you use it a lot. I have not been moved to pull the trigger on it.

                    I'm not sold yet. What are your thoughts on it?

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                      JCinPA, I really like the Vortex for Chicken Legs and Thighs! I can't Afford Wings! I also Reverse Sear Steaks and P-Chops with it! 👍👍👍👍👍 For Larger Cooks You Can't Beat the S 'n S & Drip & Griddle Combo! www.ABCBBQ..com, @abcbbq.Dave
                      From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

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                    Oh my goodness, JCinPA , you're going to love cooking on your new PBC. My recommendations for new PBC owners is to follow Noah's instructions on the PBC website for lighting methods and cooking various meats. If, for whatever reason, consistency between cooks becomes an issue with you, then check out The Pit's PBC section, where there are some great tips and tricks.

                    https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...-barrel-cooker

                    There are many PBC users here on the Pit who are ready at a moment's notice to answer any questions you might have. And of course Noah and Amber on the PBC hotline are awesome and incredibly responsive should you have any problems. Which you won't, I'm guessing.

                    Enjoy your new PBC.

                    P.S. Have you looked into the SnS from https://abcbarbecue.com/ for that kettle? It's pretty amazing. Just sayin'.

                    Kathryn

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                      #12
                      Welcome from Indiana and a fellow PBCer

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                        Welcome to The Pit.

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                          #14
                          Welcome to the PBC cult.

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                            Welcome to The Pit!

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