Greetings from Downtown Chicago

[PappyFatcap]

Welcome Charles. I'm right outside of Chicago myself, Niles. Looks like we have quite a few new Chicago faces in the Pit these days.

[kabari]

Awesome, just joined myself from Chicago. About to post my welcome

[David Parrish]

Love the avatar! Franklin Barbecue is on my bucket list.

[newintegras2k2]

Yes. Really cool guys.

[Huskee]

Awesome! I assume that's you in the pic w/ Aaron & Benji?

[newintegras2k2]

Here are some of the photos. They had more than enough so we were able to get seconds on everything. Of course, I just wanted the moist brisket.

[newintegras2k2]

The food was amazing! The cost was $100 for a ticket, however it was all you can drink. We were served appetizers and then a plate of food which consisted of brisket, sausage, and ribs. Aaron and his buddy Benji were there talking to people and giving tips. They are really nice and down to earth. They were just doing a tour promoting the book he recently wrote, which I have purchased. Pictures to come soon, I'm having issues with the site saying the pictures are invalid file types, however they are jpegs.

[Huskee]

​Welcome to The Pit newintegras2k2! Glad to have you here. What did you thin of the Franklin event? Do you have any pics?

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Hope to hear & see more from you!

[Jon Solberg]

Good morning new. Welcome

[newintegras2k2]

thanks all! I am looking forward to this forum!

[newintegras2k2]

Hopefully the brisket turned out well. It's the toughest cut of meat to smoke, however practice makes perfect!

[Lynn_B]

Welcome to the Pit

[Nanjo9]

Hi! I'm new to smokers but have been using the grill for many years. Love Chicago, my home town but have lived in Florida 35 years. Smoking my first brisket today.

[smarkley]

Hey Charles... Welcome Aboard!

[The Burn]

Welcome in Charles. Enjoy Franklin's