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  • PapaBear
    PapaBear
    Charter Member
    • Jun 2015
    • 6
    • Greensboro, NC
    #1

    Hello

    I'm a newbie in the world of 'smoking'. At present I have what I understand is a sub-standard grill given to me as a gift. (the dreaded Char-griller gas/charcoal with a side firebox). I've really enjoyed trying several of the recipes here on Amazing Ribs, and can't wait to 'graduate' to a more quality cooker. I guessing the reason my grill is inferior is because it leaks so much and is a real chore to keep the temps up (or down), however I've enjoyed the challenge and have had several 'high fives' for the results. Thanks to all here at Amazing Ribs for sharing their expert advice and delicious recipes!
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  • fuzzydaddy
    fuzzydaddy
    Charter Member
    • Nov 2014
    • 4970
    • Winchester TN
    • Hardware
      Blackstone 36” Griddle.
      Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado & Kettle Grill.
      Slow 'N Sear (1.0, Deluxe, 2.0).
      DnG Pans/Racks, Easy Spin Grates, Elevated Cooking Grates.
      Weber Chimney Starters (regular and compact).
      Joule, Instant Accu Slim.
      GrillGrates.
      Maverick XR-50 [my favorite].
      ThermoWorks Smoke & Gateway, Thermapen, Thermapop, ChefAlarms, DOT, probes

      Consumables / Favorites
      KBB (short cooks), Weber (long cooks), B&B Hardwood Briquettes when I'm out of Weber.
      Ribs (beef & pork), Pork Butts, Chuck Roasts, Pork Tenderloins, Shrimp, Fajitas.
      SnS Grills salt free rubs: Not Just for Beef & Rocky’s Rub.
      MeatChurch Holy Cow. MMD, BBBR, S&G, Herbs de Provence, SPG.
    #2
    Welcome PapaBear. Looking forward to having you around here.

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    • PapaBear
      #2.1
      PapaBear commented
      June 7, 2015, 07:57 AM
      Editing a comment
      Thanks! I think I'm addicted!
  • fuzzydaddy
    fuzzydaddy
    Charter Member
    • Nov 2014
    • 4970
    • Winchester TN
    • Hardware
      Blackstone 36” Griddle.
      Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado & Kettle Grill.
      Slow 'N Sear (1.0, Deluxe, 2.0).
      DnG Pans/Racks, Easy Spin Grates, Elevated Cooking Grates.
      Weber Chimney Starters (regular and compact).
      Joule, Instant Accu Slim.
      GrillGrates.
      Maverick XR-50 [my favorite].
      ThermoWorks Smoke & Gateway, Thermapen, Thermapop, ChefAlarms, DOT, probes

      Consumables / Favorites
      KBB (short cooks), Weber (long cooks), B&B Hardwood Briquettes when I'm out of Weber.
      Ribs (beef & pork), Pork Butts, Chuck Roasts, Pork Tenderloins, Shrimp, Fajitas.
      SnS Grills salt free rubs: Not Just for Beef & Rocky’s Rub.
      MeatChurch Holy Cow. MMD, BBBR, S&G, Herbs de Provence, SPG.
    #3
    I've only been around here since November and having a great time and Q'ing quite a bit and learning a lot. It's a great place and I would not have had such success without fellow pit members.

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    • DWCowles
      DWCowles
      Founding Member
      • Jul 2014
      • 9703
      • Smiths Grove, Ky
      • Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
      #4
      Welcome to the Pit PapaBear

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      • Steve Vojtek
        Steve Vojtek
        Charter Member
        • Mar 2015
        • 612
        • Melbourne Australia
        • 6 & 2 burner gas BBQ's
          Diy electric smoker
          A-maze-n-tube 12 inch
          Gas powered pizza oven
          GMG Davy Crockett with Wifi
          Rosle 24 inch charcoal kettle
          Slow'nSear - my favourite
          2 x Thermapens
          2 x wireless thermometers
          3 x wired thermometers
          Favourite drink:
          Scotch whiskey various brands
          American Honey WT
          And beer ....
          And at work just plain old chilled water....
        #5
        Welcome PapaBear - great to have you here..

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        • Jon Solberg
          Jon Solberg
          Former Member
          • Jul 2014
          • 4819
          #6
          Welcome PB

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          • Usernamevalid
            Usernamevalid
            Banned Former Member
            • May 2015
            • 144
            #7
            Welcome aboard! I smoked for quite some time on a leaky Charbroil horizontal offset. They're a pain in the butt, they need extra attention, and they're inferior. But they'll still turnout some darned fine BBQ! Heck, a couple of beers and some friends in the backyard and it ain't so bad at all.

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            • PapaBear
              #7.1
              PapaBear commented
              June 9, 2015, 04:27 PM
              Editing a comment
              Thanks! I actually don't mind all the 'tending', but I can see how it will get old quick! Love to cook for my family and friends, we have a blast every Sunday.
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