New old guy

Davea21

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Joined: Feb 2020

Posts: 1
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New old guy

February 29th, 2020, 10:28 PM

I am a retired electrician looking to up my game and learn how to wow my family with my Weber gas and Treager smoker. I consider myself a novice cook. My wife is an amazing cook but she leaves the BBQing up to me. My goal is to impress her. This club looks to be the perfect place for me to learn and grow proficient in outdoor cooking. It is somewhat overwhelming how big the site is but that is why I joined. If I cannot find what I am looking for here it probably doesn't exist.
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Bill P

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 59

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Weber 22.5" Silver (since 2000)
Large BGE with BBQ Guru thermostatic blower (since 2006)
Hasty-Bake Legacy (July 2014)
Also owned COS and Weber Smokey Mountain for short time in early 2000's.
Thermapen instant thermometer.
William & Sonoma meat probe.
Taylor digital with remote display, meat probe but use for pit.
#2

February 29th, 2020, 10:38 PM

You made a good move and came to the right place. Welcome aboard!
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MBMorgan

Club Member

Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 5945

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
#3

February 29th, 2020, 10:41 PM

Welcome from Colorado ...
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ComfortablyNumb

Club Member

Joined: May 2017

Posts: 3043

Location: Northeast Washington

KBQ C-60
PK360
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks Thermopop
Thermoworks Dot
#4

February 29th, 2020, 10:45 PM

Welcome to the Pit from 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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FireMan

Charter Member

Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 7172

Location: Bottom of Winnebago
#5

February 29th, 2020, 11:17 PM

Oh man, this site is big, really, really big. And now you a a part of it, although a small part, a really, really small part of a really big site. How’s that for perspective? Welcome, eat good & have fun!
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Henrik

Founding Member - Moderator Emeritus

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 3979

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Author of the book Barbecue, fire and smoke
Manufacturer of:
Hank's Bonafide Beef Rub
Hank's KC Royale Pork 'n Poultry Rub
Hank's Signature Seasoning

Grills
Big Green Egg (M)
Weber 22" kettle (lime green)
8 noname 22" kettles (black)
"Rude Boy" - my own custom built offset smoker

Thermometers
iGrill 2
Thermapen
Fireboard

Accessories
BBQ Dragon
Slow n' Sear

All my recipes, photos and information can be found at
https://hankstruebbq.com

YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/Hankstruebbq
#6

March 1st, 2020, 12:05 AM

Welcome to the Pitmaster Club!

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DavidNorcross

Club Member

Joined: Nov 2017

Posts: 1055

Location: Virginia

Rec Tec RT-680
Coleman RoadTrip LXX
Javelin Pro Duo
More Cast Iron than I care to admit
#7

March 1st, 2020, 05:24 AM

Welcome from Virginia! You will learn a ton here!
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Oakgrovebacon

Club Member

Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 1801

Location: South central Illinois
#8

March 1st, 2020, 06:11 AM

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois!
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JCGrill

Club Member

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 1595

Location: Minneapolis / St Paul burbs

Charcoal - 22" Weber Kettle
Gas - Saber
Smoker - Green Mountain Daniel Boone
Portable - Charbroil Tabletop Propane Grill
#9

March 1st, 2020, 06:36 AM

Welcome! Hope you are ready to spend some time and some money! Unless you already have them, one of the best ways to up your game is to get some good thermometers. Looking forward to another perspective on the site.
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ScottyC13

Club Member

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 427

Location: Boston Area

Name: Scott, Chemical Engineer

Equipment:
Weber Genesis
Weber Spirit Special Addition, with Griddle and Grillgrates (just got)
Thermoworks Smoke (2)
Thermoworks Thermapen (2)
Thermoworks IR (1)
Maverick IR (1)
Penzey's Spice rack with loads of spices

Hobbies:
Cooking, wine, guitar, golf, beach, board games, travel, herb gardening

Want to get into BBQ and Smoking.
#10

March 1st, 2020, 06:40 AM

Welcome from Massachusetts!
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Texas Larry

Club Member

Joined: May 2017

Posts: 1090

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

March 1st, 2020, 07:13 AM

Welcome from south Texas!
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Skip

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2880

Location: Blue Earth, Minnesota

Memphis Pellet Grill, Large BGE, Weber Kettle with SnS, Weber Gasser, Pit Barrel Cooker, Cast Iron Pans & Griddle, Grill Grates
#12

March 1st, 2020, 07:20 AM

Welcome from Minnesota. This is a great site for the information you are looking for!
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Donw

Club Member

Joined: Jul 2017

Posts: 2587
#13

March 1st, 2020, 07:27 AM

Welcome from Maryland.
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RonB

Club Member

Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 11860

Location: Near Richmond VA

Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Smokenator 1000
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
CyberQ
#14

March 1st, 2020, 07:46 AM

Welcome to The Pit Dave. You will fit right in. If you can't find what you are lookin' for, just ask - there is a ton of knowledge here.
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FireMan commented

March 2nd, 2020, 10:18 AM

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A ton? Not a half a ton or a ton & a half?

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RonB commented

March 2nd, 2020, 12:49 PM

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FireMan - I forgot about you. Make it a ton and a half.
LA Pork Butt

Charter Member

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 4917

Location: Grew up in New Orleans, lived in Texas for 20 years, lived in Mandeville, LA for 22 years. I now liv
#15

March 1st, 2020, 08:15 AM

Welcome to the Pit from Dallas! If you can’t find what you are looking for here just since I am sure someone knows.
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Spotlight

These are not ads or paid placements. These Are Some Of Our Favorite Tools And Toys.

Use our links when you buy things

Digital Thermometers Are Your Most Valuable Tool And Here's A Great Buy!

If you have a Weber Kettle, you need the Slow 'N' Sear

Bring The Heat With Broil King Signet's Dual Tube Burners

The Good-One Is A Superb Grill And A Superb Smoker All In One

Griddle And Deep Fryer All In One

The Pit Barrel Cooker May Be Too Easy

The Undisputed Champion!

Compact Powerful Sear Machine For Your Next Tailgater

The Cool Kettle With The Hinged Hood We Always Wanted

G&F Suede Welder's Gloves

Heat Resistant Gloves With Extra Long Sleeves Hold The Hot Stuff

GrillGrates Take Gas Grills To The Infrared Zone

Is This Superb Charcoal Grill A Kamado Killer?

Our Favorite Backyard Smoker

Masterbuilt MPS 340/G ThermoTemp XL Propane Smoker

The First Propane Smoker With A Thermostat Makes This Baby Foolproof

Professional Steakhouse Knife Set

Fireboard: The Ultimate Top Of The Line BBQ Thermometer

Finally, A Great Portable Pellet Smoker