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  • JimboVt
    JimboVt
    Former Member
    • Jan 2015
    • 3
    #1

    Happy New Year!

    Brand new to the smoking aspect and I guess for the grilling too. Realized after many years of grilling I was doing it wrong. Love to learn more about it and smoking too as I got a ne smoker as a Christmas gift
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  • The Burn
    The Burn
    Founding Member
    • Jul 2014
    • 990
    • West Chester, PA
    • Gas Grill: NXR Tabletop/Portable Propane
      Charcoal: Weber Performer Silver (i.e., 22.5")
      Charcoal: Weber OTG 22.5"
      Kettle Accessories: Slow 'n Sear, Smokenator and Vortex and bound to be more on the way
      Smoker: GOSM Propane 38" 2-drawer
      Pellet: CampChef/Browning Deluxe PGP24LTD
      Thermometer: 2 Mavericks, Red backlit Thermapen
      Anova Wi-Fi Sous Vide
    #2
    Welcome Jimbo. As Meathead says, there are no rules in the Pit or the bedroom. So you weren't doing it wrong, just not optimal. Huskee will be along soon to tell you to fill out your signature, etc. and how to do it.

    What kind of smoker did you get?

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    • JimboVt
      JimboVt
      Former Member
      • Jan 2015
      • 3
      #3
      Thank you. I received a Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition smoker. Used it once for a couple racks of ribs.. They were ok, but I did better with my Weber kettle. I have a lot to learn.

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      • fuzzydaddy
        fuzzydaddy
        Charter Member
        • Nov 2014
        • 4970
        • Winchester TN
        • Hardware
          Blackstone 36” Griddle.
          Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado & Kettle Grill.
          Slow 'N Sear (1.0, Deluxe, 2.0).
          DnG Pans/Racks, Easy Spin Grates, Elevated Cooking Grates.
          Weber Chimney Starters (regular and compact).
          Joule, Instant Accu Slim.
          GrillGrates.
          Maverick XR-50 [my favorite].
          ThermoWorks Smoke & Gateway, Thermapen, Thermapop, ChefAlarms, DOT, probes

          Consumables / Favorites
          KBB (short cooks), Weber (long cooks), B&B Hardwood Briquettes when I'm out of Weber.
          Ribs (beef & pork), Pork Butts, Chuck Roasts, Pork Tenderloins, Shrimp, Fajitas.
          SnS Grills salt free rubs: Not Just for Beef & Rocky’s Rub.
          MeatChurch Holy Cow. MMD, BBBR, S&G, Herbs de Provence, SPG.
        #4
        Welcome Jimbo. I'm new here and recently got a Big Green Egg and using the resources here, my cooks are vastly improved, and my worst cooks are still better than my previous best. 'm having a blast and intend on enjoying the journey! The folks here are very helpful.

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        • JimboVt
          JimboVt
          Former Member
          • Jan 2015
          • 3
          #5
          Thanks Fuzzydaddy. I have looked at a lot of BBQ forums and this one seems to have the best knowledge and tips to help me. I really enjoy grilling and always wanted to learn to smoke. This will be a great experience for me

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          • Huskee
            Huskee
            Administrator
            • May 2014
            • 15420
            • central MI, USA
            • Follow me on Instagram, huskeesbarbecue

              Want a free bottle of whiskey? Check out my link to Flaviar.com, you join with it, we both get a $50 bottle free.
              Smokers / Grills
              • Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
              • PBC
              • Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
              • Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)
              • Dyna-Glo XL Premium dual chamber charcoal grill
              • Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)
              • Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (black)
              • Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
              • Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
              • Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)
              Thermometers
              • (3) Maverick XR-50: 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
              • (7) Maverick ET-732s
              • (1) Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)
              • (1) Smoke by ThermoWorks
              • (1) Signals by ThermoWorks
              • Thermapen MkII, orange
              • ThermoPop, yellow
              • ThermoWorks ChefAlarm
              • Morpilot 6-probe wireless
              • ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
              • ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
              Accessories
              • Instant Pot 6qt
              • Anova Bluetooth SV
              • Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment
              • Kindling Cracker King (XL)
              • BBQ Dragon
              • Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney
              • Weber grill topper
              • Slow 'N Sear Original, XL, and SnS Charcoal Basket (for Jumbo Joe)
              • Drip 'N Griddle Pan, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by ABCbarbecue
              • Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter
              Beverages
              • Favorite summer beer: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
              • Fav other beer: DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois
              • Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's
              • Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge
              • Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc
              • Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.
              • Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
              About me
              Real name: Aaron
              Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)

              Occupation:
              • Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for MidMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
            #6
            Welcome Jimbo! Thanks for the support!

            Since this is your first post, please check out our homework assignment post for new members, it contains a few how-tos and please-dos!

            Hope to hear & see more from you.

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            • DWCowles
              DWCowles
              Founding Member
              • Jul 2014
              • 9703
              • Smiths Grove, Ky
              • Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
              #7
              Welcome aboard Jimbo

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              • BBQLipscken
                BBQLipscken
                Founding Member
                • Aug 2014
                • 38
                • HotLanta
                • Equipment
                  Weber Kettle
                  MasterForge Gas Grill
                  Masterbuilt 40" electric Smoker

                  Thermometers
                  Maverick ET-732
                  Maverick Instaread

                  Favorite Drink
                  Beer- Any Chocolate Stout, especially the one I brew!
                  Don Julio Tequila
                  Flor de Cana 18yr Rum
                #8
                Welcome to the Pit Jimbo!

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