Hello from Austin TX metro

[KBARD]

I just finished reading over the recommended guidelines.... time for introduction
I am new to this.. love BBQ and have been enjoying learning more about smoking over the last few years.
I started by selling my gas grill and going back to using a Weber kettle..
Then I stepped up to a WSM since my neighbor could smoke such tasty meats.
WSM is really good.. then I invested in the slow-n-sear which is awesome
I wanted to learn and try my hand at offset so bought an All Square Feeder 3/16"
- love the flavor from this as I have learned about the "blue smoke" much better flavor than the WSM - but it is like taking care of a baby.
Then after seeing so many Kamado's I bought a Char-grill Kamado on sale for $299.. getting used to this
- This is really nice - efficient - set it and forget it (one day when I recoup my piggy bank I want a Kamado Joe)
Since I have gotten into smoking - I get anxiety when I don't have some type of smoking going on at least once a week.
I work from my house so I can keep an eye on it most days.
That is about my activities with smoking.. I have enjoyed the opinions and recommendations from this site.

[DWCowles]

Welcome KBARD

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado!

[FireMan]

You might have finished reading the guidelines but did you read the rules? Rule #1 You must take pics of your first couple cooks & any ensuing "special" cooks & submit them for our approval, cuz we like lookin at good food. Welcome aboard, eat good & have fun!

Addendum to Rule 1, no pics, no cook. That’s just the way it is around here.

[Troutman]

Don’t mind FireMan , he gets cranky when he doesn’t get his visual cue fix .....

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit! It looks like you are living up to the "Texas" reputation. BBQ, any and every way! Sweet!!
Wait, I forgot. "Salt n Pepper" only.

[KBARD]

Hey there HawkerXP.. yes indeed Salt n Pepper - that is my fave.. after watching Franklin's youtube on brisket smoking.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[hoovarmin]

You belong here. Your story is all our stories too! Welcome from Neptune Beach, FL.

[Mudkat]

Welcome to the Pit KBARD ! Looks of good cookers in your life. Got pics of your cooking area?

[PaulstheRibList]

Dude, I love your story! Yes!!!

When people ask me my "Secret" to cooking great Barbecue, I just tell them to smoke some meat (not just chicken) 2-3 times a week for 3-4 years and, just like that, you are pretty good at it!

[PaulstheRibList]

Oh, and #StickBurnersRule

[Nightrayne]

Yep, they sure do!

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit and the world of Kamado cooking!

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois, sounds like you are well on your way to great food from now on.

[Troutman]

Welcome from Katy brother!! I can already tell you got a bad case of MCS (multiple cooker syndrome). Don’t worry, we have great support groups here....

[kmhfive]

Welcome to fun and learning!

[Spinaker]

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