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    Hello from South Central PA

    First off... I want to make a DIY smoker that can cold and hot smoke. I haven't settled on a plan yet and welcome suggestions.

    A little about me:
    I am a Volvo salesperson so typically have lots of hours at work. But I'm off Thursdays, Saturday nights and Sundays. So those days are pretty much the only days I truly have time to cook. I'm totally comfortable calling myself a foodie. My TV is usually on food network or NFL network.

    I will pretty much cook, eat, and try anything. But for a long time poultry was my nemesis. Overcook it and it's horrendous. Undercook it and I'm getting people very sick. Beef and fish on the other hand, if from a trusted safe source, a little under cooked isn't an issue. Once I learned about brining, poultry moved back into the cookable arena. Less risk of horrendous from overlooking. And now; between sous vide, brining, better understanding of temperature control, and a thermapen I don't avoid it at all.

    I think that's a good enough intro. I'm looking forward to being a part of this community and let me take this chance to thank you all in advance for your help and ideas.


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    Welcome to the Pit! What kind of fuel do you want to use for your smoker? There are many options and many DIY solutions. About how much food do you want to cook in it at a time? There are some brilliant posts in the Pit where folks have built amazing things. Dig in. Search. Ask questions. Many times there are others that have the same questions, but there's almost always someone with a great answer! Eat good food and have fun b

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      Welcome from Indiana

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        Welcome to the Pit!

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          Originally posted by kmhfive View Post
          Welcome to the Pit! What kind of fuel do you want to use for your smoker? There are many options and many DIY solutions. About how much food do you want to cook in it at a time? There are some brilliant posts in the Pit where folks have built amazing things. Dig in. Search. Ask questions. Many times there are others that have the same questions, but there's almost always someone with a great answer! Eat good food and have fun b
          That's a big part of the debate. I was thinking about electric or propane camp burner to start with. But have thought it would be cool to make it versatile enough to use charcoal in the future.

          I really like the filing cabinet ideas I have seen. But need a better look (live in an area with strict ordinance rules). So it might have to look like a small shed. Know what I mean? But I won't be doing whole hog or anything that needs size. The biggest things will probably brisket, slabs of bacon, and ribs. But also smaller things like chicken thighs, cheese, broiler chickens, etc...

          I'll definitely be looking through the forums for ideas.

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            Welcome from Atoka TN

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              #7
              Welcome to The Pit.

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                #8
                It sounds like a fun project to take on!

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                  #9
                  Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to th' Pit!

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                    #10
                    Maxriptin you're off to a good start, ya wanna wanna. Eat good & have fun!
                    There will be plenty of help to build yer smoker. Be patient & work hard.

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                      Welcome Maxriptin

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                        Welcome to the pit Maxriptin ! Sounds like you have a good job, being able to smoke on your days/nights off.

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                          #13
                          Welcome from Colorado! Have a look at the Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) before breaking out the hammer, nails, and acetylene torches ...

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                            I noticed that on the list of the give away options this month (or next month?). It might be the way to go since it would probably cost less than anything my crazy mind might try to create.

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                            Just to let you know... I did go with the PBC! And love it!... I haven't had much time on the forums so haven't posted my cooks but plan to soon. So; thanks again for the suggestion!

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                          Welcome Aboard! Hometown = Greensburg, PA.

                          --Ed

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                            Hey Pa. Huntington Beach welcomes you sir.

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