Greetings from Southern California

Kettle kook

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Location: San Fernando Valley
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Greetings from Southern California

February 7th, 2020, 10:23 AM

Greetings fellow smokers, grillers, and BBQ fiends! I've been around grilling most of my life, however, I just got the obsession a little over a year ago. My roots are on the Central Coast of California so most of my early experience was cooking tri-tips over oak. I currently use a 22' Weber with a slow and sear. I keep my temps in check with a Digi Q Cyber Q cloud. I love my current set up but look forward to adding to my arsenal as time goes on. I am excited to expand my knowledge of the sacred art of the Pitmaster!
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ComfortablyNumb

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Joined: May 2017

Posts: 2991

Location: Northeast Washington

KBQ C-60
PK360
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks Thermopop
Thermoworks Dot
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February 7th, 2020, 10:26 AM

Welcome to the Pit from a SoCal (Hollyweird, Artesia, Orange, Poway, San Diego) native now living in the Okanogan Valley of Washington state.

Along with tips, techniques, and recipes about BBQ we have a lot of fun.

If you like music, go to this thread to hear what others are listening to and share what you like.

For jokes, go to this thread.

And here to enjoy some beautiful sunsets.

Go to this thread to post where you work and what your hobbies are and get to know other members here.

We are happy to have you along and looking forward to your participation.
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Kettle kook commented

February 7th, 2020, 10:31 AM

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Thanks for the warm welcome. Looks like I have a lot of reading to do!
LA Pork Butt

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Location: Grew up in New Orleans, lived in Texas for 20 years, lived in Mandeville, LA for 22 years. I now liv
#3

February 7th, 2020, 10:35 AM

Welcome to the Pit from Dallas!
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ofelles

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Joined: Jun 2018

Posts: 1209

Location: Brentwood CA

Yoder YS640 on Comp cart
Klose 20x42 Charcoal Grill
LSG Insulated Cabinet (coming in April)
Jumbo Joe
VacMaster Pro 380 sealer
FireBoard and Fan
Thermoworks Signal
Thermoworks Dot
Thermopen Mk4
#4

February 7th, 2020, 10:39 AM

Welcome from the Delta. If you hang around here very long your arsenal and knowledge will definitely expand!
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holehogg

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Joined: Nov 2017

Posts: 1677

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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February 7th, 2020, 10:45 AM

Greetings from South Africa
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FlipperPhilsy

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Joined: Feb 2020

Posts: 25
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February 7th, 2020, 10:55 AM

Greetings and welcome
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HouseHomey

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Joined: May 2016

Posts: 4576

Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. Surf City USA.

Equipment
Primo Oval xl
Slow n Sear (two)
Drip n Griddle
22" Weber Kettle
26" Weber Kettle one touch
Blackstone 36” Pro Series
Sous vide machine
Kitchen Aid
Meat grinder
sausage stuffer
5 Crock Pots
Akootrimonts
Two chimneys (was 3 but rivets finally popped, down to 1)
Too cast iron pans,
Dutch ovens
Signals 4 probe, thermapens, chef alarms, Dots, thermapop and maverick T-732 and various pocket instareads.
The help and preferences
1 extra fridge and a deep chest freezer in the garage
KBB
FOGO
A 7 year old princess foster child
Patience and old patio furniture
"Baby Girl" The cat

Erik S.
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February 7th, 2020, 10:55 AM

Huntington Beach welcomes you and your fine cooking machine.
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theroc

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Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 549

Location: Altadena, CA

Camp Chef 24" Smoke Vault

Buckaroo Chunk Wood Grill

Weber Summit Gold D Gas Grill

Fireboard

Thermapen MkIV
#8

February 7th, 2020, 11:02 AM

Howdy from over the hill in Altadena.

Cooking tri-tip over oak is a noble enterprise!
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klflowers

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Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 2529

Location: Tennessee
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February 7th, 2020, 11:02 AM

Welcome from TN
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MBMorgan

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Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 5790

Location: Colorado

> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative)
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
> 3 Thermoworks Chef Alarms
> Thermoworks Thermapen
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring

> Favorite Beer: Guinness Extra Stout, Fat Tire, Anchor Steam, or Alaskan Amber
> Favorite Wine: Klinker Brick Old Ghost Zinfandel or Matetic Corralillo Winemaker's Blend
> Favorite Whiskey: Balvenie Double Wood Scotch or Jameson Irish
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February 7th, 2020, 11:04 AM

Welcome from Colorado ...
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Texas Larry

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Joined: May 2017

Posts: 897

Location: Wilson County, TX

PrimoXL
Maverick 732
Thermoworks 2K Themocouple
Thermapen
Weber Go-Anywhere (for the beach!)
Dreaming of a really good stick-burner...
Favorite beer: Alaskan Amber
#11

February 7th, 2020, 11:30 AM

Welcome from Wilson County, Texas!
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Donw

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Posts: 2300
#12

February 7th, 2020, 01:22 PM

Welcome from Maryland
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TripleB

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Joined: May 2017

Posts: 399

Location: La Crescenta

Jambo Backyard Smoker
Weber Smokey Mountain (22" & 18.5")
Portable Kitchen 360
Portable Kitchen Grill
Pit Barrel Cooker
Weber "Brownie" Circa 1978 22"
Weber Gas Grill, Silver A
BBQ Guru ATC
Favorite Beer: Peroni
Favorite Sports Teams: Rams, Dodgers, Kings, UCLA Bruins
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February 7th, 2020, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the Pit from your neighbor up in La Crescenta. Went to school in the SF valley (LAB and CSUN). You're going to get a lot of info here. Enjoy.
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Kettle kook commented

February 7th, 2020, 02:46 PM

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Thanks. I lived in Montrose for years. I love the whole Crescenta valley and will probably make my way back there eventually.
surfdog

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Joined: Mar 2016

Posts: 785

Location: Sunny SoCal

Cooking gadgets
Weber Summit Charcoal Grill Center
Weber Summit Platinum D6
Blue Rhino Razor
Dyna-Glo XL Premium Dual Chamber
Camp Chef Somerset IV along with their Artisan Pizza Oven 90
Anova WiFi

Thermometers
Thermapen Mk4 - ThermaQ High Temp Kit - ThermaQ Meathead Kit - ThermaQ WiFi - ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S - ThermoPop -ThermoWorks ProNeedle - ThermoWorks TimeStick Trio x2 - and a Christopher Kimball timer - NO, I do not work for ThermoWorks...I just like their products.

Other useful bits...
KitchenAid 7-qt Pro Line stand mixer
A Black & Decker food processor that I can't seem to murder
A couple of immersion blenders, one a "consumer" model & the other a "high end" Italian thing. Yes, the Italian one is a bit better, but only marginally
Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 8-qt + accessories like egg-bite & egg holders
All-Clad pots & pans, along with some cast iron...everything from 7" Skookie pans to 8-qt Dutch ovens
Weber GBS griddle & pizza stone
Knives range from Mercer to F. Dick to "You spent how much for one knife? One knife?!" LOL
#14

February 7th, 2020, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by Kettle kook View Post

..I love my current set up but look forward to adding to my arsenal as time goes on.

mwahahahahaha

Once MCS kicks in you’ll have little choice. LOL
(More Cooker Syndrome) We all have it by varying degrees...it’s almost inevitable hanging out around these parts.

And welcome aboard from another SoCal member.

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February 7th, 2020, 02:47 PM

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Oh man. MCS. sounds terminal!

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February 11th, 2020, 03:38 PM

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@Kettle kook
There is no known cure...only remission. LOL
RonB

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Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 11403

Location: Near Richmond VA

Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Smokenator 1000
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
CyberQ
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February 7th, 2020, 03:03 PM

Welcome to The Pit. We can definitely help with expanding your arsenal.
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February 7th, 2020, 02:46 PM

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Thanks. I lived in Montrose for years. I love the whole Crescenta valley and will probably make my way back there eventually.

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Kettle kook commented

February 7th, 2020, 02:47 PM

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Oh man. MCS. sounds terminal!
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surfdog commented

February 11th, 2020, 03:38 PM

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@Kettle kook
There is no known cure...only remission. LOL

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