Hello from MN

[Mark V]

I think barbecue is one of the most fantastic cooking techniques/foods on the planet. Barbecue changes everything for the better. I have used this site for info for years, figured it is time to put something into it, and join.

I am a KCBS judge, 26 events so far. Should become a master judge next year. I started doing that to learn how to do good barbecue, and have learned a lot from the judges and cooks there. Some of it is not practical, like how to make up a box, etc. I hope to be learn the more practical stuff here.

I have had a Big Green Egg for 20 years, just bought a PBC. Still learning that, it is different. Fantastic results so far.
Both have pros and cons, and I can see the need for another type of smoker in the future.

[jecucolo]

Welcome to the pit!

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit!
Glad to have ya here with us, lookin forward to more from ya!

[Keiferr]

Welcome from southeast Michigan! Sounds like MCS has set in!

[Pop Pop Ribeye]

Hi Mark! I wish you were in Pennsylvania last Friday to judge the butcher fresh 1 1/2" NY strip steaks I cooked on my Vision Kamado. I am fairly new to this Kamado cooking, only about two months since retiring but I am already cooking some of the best food I have ever created. I have to give credit to this site and Meatheads book for teaching me. Welcome to the club!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Mark.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ...

[FireMan]

We won’t hold it against ya fer stealin from us for years. We’re just glad ya come clean & joined up. It’s goin to be fun! We’ve got a passel of Minnesotans among us. They’ll be showin up soon. One of em is even a big wheel. Eat good & have fun. 🕶

[Donw]

Welcome from Maryland

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! Unfortunately for you as a judge, you will only be able to judge the pics. You have to cook your own tastings. LOL

[Skip]

Welcome to The Pit Mark from southern Minnesota. Glad you joined us. I hope to hear more from you.

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[jgreen]

Welcome from Winnipeg. Looking forward to your stories from competition.

[obiQsmoker]

Oh snap, welcome to the Pit. Love that you’ve jumped into the deep end of the pool with us. And you’re singing to the choir here I think - that BBQ is the most fantastic cooking method - major yum! Looking forward to hearing more of your BBQ adventures.

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois!