Newbie here with a brand new pellet grill

[RustyHaines]

Welcome to The Pit from Madison, WI

[Duckman_OK]

That's a really good idea. I planned on getting bigger casters/wheels to put on it, but may just grab one of those instead.

[Texas Larry]

welcome from south Texas!

[tenphases]

Cook a butt and then go to Harbor Freight and buy a cart so it won't be such a pain in the arse to move around. Welcome, and enjoy! (There are cheaper ones than the one pictured)

[Skip]

Welcome from Minnesota. I'd suggest pork butt also for a first cook.

[Schwyy]

welcome to the club! my recommendation will be a bit different, i recommend Anything but brisket! too much time and things going on for a first cook.

i did baby backs as i wanted something relatively quick!

good luck, ive had so much fun with my smoker and this site!

[holehogg]

Greetings from South Africa

[Duckman_OK]

You know.... That Tailgater is made to be portable. Maybe we could play with it at Momma's house...

[willxfmr]

Welcome from Wisconsin. Glad you could join us!

I'm going to suggest steaks for your first cook. Smoke them at 225-250 until they are 10 degrees under whatever your desired finish temp is, and then sear them off just like you would after the water bath. The one thing to be careful of is that you want your steaks to be at least 1 1/2 inches thick for this. This article explains the process pretty well. https://amazingribs.com/more-techniq...-cook-low-slow

I too used to exclusively sous vide my steaks, but ever since I gave the reverse sear a try, the water bath only gets used if I have more steak to do than will fit on my smoker. My S.O. likes them so much that it is the one thing I make that I am forbidden to tinker with.

[Duckman_OK]

Thanks Guys!!! Sounds like I'm gonna start with a Pork Butt!

[ofelles]

Welcome from the California Delta. I'm going to jump on the butt wagon. Easy and forgiving.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ... and I’d suggest pork ribs (specifically "Last Meal Ribs" from the free side of AmazingRibs.com).

[BFlynn]

Pork butt is a great first cook

Just be sure to practice those ribs before your brother visits.

[Donw]

Welcome from Maryland. I always suggest a pork butt as a first cook. Easy to cook but takes long enough so you get to know your cooker well. I like to cook them at 275.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit. I suggest you start with either a pork butt or a chuck roast. They are cooked the same way and both are very forgiving. Recipes for both are on the free side. With either one you should dry brine over night if possible using 1/2 tsp kosher salt per lb of meat.