Hello from Orlando, FL from someone fairly new to cooking real BBQ

[Anton32828]

Hello! I've been grilling steaks and brats most of my adult life, but never tried to smoke meat until recently. The most ambitious thing I ever did on a grill until recently was set up my Weber for dual-zone cooking of a Christmas roast beef when our oven died one Christmas day! It turned out fine, even though I was improvising.

I've been a fan of Cajun and Creole cooking for a long time. I've recently become dissatisfied with ordering things like Andouille and Tasso online, so I want to make my own. I started with two experimental batches of Tasso which turned out OK, but not great. That's why I decided to join this forum --- to hopefully connect with some folks who can point me in the right direction.

I've read many of the free articles on this website. Thanks for writing them, they are very helpful. I've picked up a Slow & Sear and a pit thermometer set, so I think I'm on the verge of full-on BBQ addiction.

See you on the forum!

Equipment: Weber charcoal grill, Slow-N-Sear, Maverick ET-732 thermometer

[FireMan]

You need to go thataway! Good start in the equipment category. You’re in for some fun. One piece of advise, use this site, I mean work it to death & you will have a blast. Welcome, eat good and have fun!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit. FireMan is correct - use this site - A. Lot.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ...

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[EdF]

Off to a good start! Welcome!

[Donw]

Welcome from Maryland. You have come to the right place. I am amazed almost daily with the knowledge these members are so willing to share.

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! Anton is my given name. You are only the third person I’ve run across with the name.

[Anton32828]

Hi Anton! In my case, it's my middle name, from my grandfather. Your profile indicates you may know a thing or two about Tasso! I may ask you for advice soon, if you don't mind.

[LA Pork Butt]

While I haven’t made any, I do have a few recipes for Tasso. My grandfather and father’s given names were Anton.

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome th Th Pit
Glad to have ya here, sounds like ya got a good start on equipment...

[Anton32828]

Equipment: I'm trying to start out fairly minimalist. Stick with the trusty Weber, and buy a few pieces of gear, such as the slow n sear, to let it serve as a smoker. I'm following the advice from Meathead's Weber article so far. Thanks Mr Bones!

[Mr. Bones]

@Anton328228 In my experience, it's always best to stick purty close to home, i.e; basic cooker (I have a few, I'll warrant ya), an learn yer cooker inside, n out!

[Mudkat]

You are on the right track. Weber, SnS, and the folks in here will feed your addiction!

[BourBonQ]

Welcome from the Lowcountry of South Carolina

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome from Pensacola!

[HouseHomey]

Huntington Beach welcomes you. Stick around my friend. You are set in the equipment category save a good instaread thermometer perhaps. Good for now anyway.

[Anton32828]

Thanks HouseHomey! Yes, I'm trying to resist the temptation to buy a lot of gear up front (though it's tempting). I'm following the advice of Meathead's Weber article. So far, I'm happy with the set-up.

[Skip]

Welcome to The Pit from Minnesota.

[Spinaker]

Welcome to the Pit! Thanks for joining up! Please let us know if you would share any of those Creole recipes with us! BBQ and Creole would make an awesome fusion dish!

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[Anton32828]

I’ll definitely post recipes. Thanks Spinaker.

[Spinaker]

We would love that. Thanks! Anton32828

[Gunderich_1]

Welcome to the Pit from TN. Weber's are my go to (other than the Pit Barrel Cooker). The SnS is a great tool. You can't go wrong with that combo in my opinion. I've had many great cooks using them.