Hello from Upstate NY

rstutzma

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Joined: Dec 2020

Posts: 12

Location: Upstate, NY
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Hello from Upstate NY

December 19, 2020, 01:48 PM

I bought Meathead's book (The Science of Great Barbeque and Grilling) to learn how to improve on my grilling. Soon after, Wal-mart had the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 on sale for $140 (from $500). AmazingRibs.com reviewed it here:

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker Review

https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews/combination-grills-smokers/masterbuilt-gravity-series-560

Masterbuilt's Gravity Series 560 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker is a one-of-a-kind machine. It marries the ease of thermostatic control with smoky charcoal flavor. We haven’t seen anything quite like the Gravity Series. Read our review to learn why we love it in spite of a couple significant flaws.

I told myself before that I wasn't ready to smoke meat; but at that price, I was ready. Even if this grill/smoker only lasts me a couple of years, I'll have gained the experience I need for a better quality smoker.

I'm also a beer geek and I like to say my religion is Beer and Zombies. Maybe that should change to BBQ, Beer and Zombies.
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Jfrosty27

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Joined: Mar 2020

Posts: 4203

Location: Muskego, WI

Current cookers:
Recteq RT-700 "Bull" pellet cooker
Smokin-It model 2 electric smoker w/ Maverick 732 temp monitor and cold smoking kit
Weber Genesis 3 burner gas grill w/ rotisserie
Charbroil Grill2Go gas grill
Weber 22" Performer Deluxe kettle grill w/ThermoPro TP-20S temp monitor
Onlyfire rotisserie kit for 22" kettle
Weber Smokey Joe
SnS Deluxe
Vortex
The Orion Cooker convection cooker/smoker (two of them)
Pit Boss Ultimate 3 burner griddle
Joule Sous Vide circulator
Thermopen original.
Too many miscellaneous accessories (grill pans, baskets, tools, gloves, etc.) to keep track of. 🤦‍♂️

Favorite beer: Anything that's cold!
Favorite cocktail: Bourbon neat
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December 19, 2020, 02:11 PM

First welcome to The Pit.
Second, a MB 560 for $140? Wow. What a deal. I never seem to run into deals like that. Get smokin’!
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bbqLuv

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Joined: Jan 2020

Posts: 7257

Location: Milwaukie, OR
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December 19, 2020, 02:23 PM

Beer geek pairs well with PBR.
Welcome from NW Oregon.
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rstutzma commented

December 19, 2020, 05:05 PM

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I loved it when I lived in NW Oregon (Hillsboro). I was in craft beer heaven! The Growler Guys need to start a franchise here in NY. Growlers are just now catching on.

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Oakgrovebacon

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Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 2412

Location: South central Illinois

2 reverse flow stick burners (I built)
Propane griddle
3 charcoal grills
pellet grill
Meat slicer, meat grinder, sausage stuffer
#4

December 19, 2020, 02:29 PM

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois! What a deal. I would have bought it too!
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MBMorgan

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Joined: Sep 2015

Posts: 8375

Location: Colorado

> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker with Alpha/Connect
> Grilla Grills Pellet Pizza Oven
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative (I'll never see it again))
> 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 One
> Thermoworks Thermapen Classic
> Thermoworks Thermopop
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
> WÜSTHOF, Dalstrong, and Buck knives
> Paprika App on Mac and iOS
#5

December 19, 2020, 02:41 PM

Welcome from Colorado ...
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Skip

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Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 5694

Location: Blue Earth, Minnesota

LSG Adjustable Grill/Smoker, MAK Pellet Grill, Large BGE with Several Attachments from the Ceramic Grill Store, Weber Gasser, Cast Iron Pans & Griddle, Grill Grates, Mostly Thermoworks Thermometers, Anova SV Stick, BBQ Guru Controller and Fan
#6

December 19, 2020, 02:45 PM

Welcome from Minnesota.
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tiewunon

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Joined: May 2020

Posts: 522

Location: Virginia Beach, Va
#7

December 19, 2020, 02:49 PM

Welcome aboard from Virginia Beach.
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rstutzma commented

December 19, 2020, 05:09 PM

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My last duty assignment was at Ft. Eustis. I retired from the Army there. Loved the Hampton Roads area.

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tiewunon commented

December 19, 2020, 08:20 PM

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rstutzma Very familiar with the Fort Eustis area. I'm retired Navy. Other than the traffic Hampton Roads is not bad. Once again glad having you aboard and thanks for your service.
RonB

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Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 19352

Location: Near Richmond VA

Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
Fireboard
#8

December 19, 2020, 02:53 PM

Welcome to The Pit.
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DavidNorcross

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Joined: Nov 2017

Posts: 5821

Location: Virginia

Grilla Silverbac
Grilla Primate
Weber Kettle
Camp Chef Escape

Old Hickory Knives
More Cast Iron than I care to admit
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December 19, 2020, 02:58 PM

Welcome from Virginia!
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Donw

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Posts: 6686

Location: Where almost all comedy is courtesy of Autocorrect.
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December 19, 2020, 03:10 PM

Welcome from Maryland
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RichieB

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Joined: Apr 2018

Posts: 5822

Location: Western Mass

Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner with a full insert griddle added. A 22" Kettle with vortex SnS and OnlyFire pizza oven. A Smokey Joe and the most recent addition a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, ThermoPops and a Thermapen MK4. 3 TempSpike wireless meat thermometers.
#11

December 19, 2020, 03:36 PM

Welcome from Western Massachusetts.
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rstutzma commented

December 19, 2020, 05:14 PM

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Western Mass is nice! Loved going to the Big E every year. After VA, we lived in 'Wustah'.
Texas Larry

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Joined: May 2017

Posts: 2859

Location: San Antonio, TX

Weber Searwood 600
Weber Jumbo Joe w/SNS
Weber Q1200
Meater Block
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermapen MK4
Thermapop
Thermoworks Chef Alarm
Thermoworks Dash
Too many thermometers, gadgets, accessories, and tools!
Favorite beer: Alaskan Amber
#12

December 19, 2020, 04:13 PM

Howdy from south Texas!
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Redwng

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Joined: Oct 2014

Posts: 1567

Location: St. Cloud, FL
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December 19, 2020, 05:53 PM

Welcome to the Pit from St. Cloud, FL.
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rmeugene

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Joined: Oct 2016

Posts: 335

Location: Glberts, IL

RecTeq RT-700 Pellet pooper
Weber Genesis 1000 LX gasser w/Grill Grates
Smokehouse Little Chief II Electric smoker
Thermapen ONE
MK4 Thermapen
ThermoPop
IR Gun
2 Channel Smoke Alarm
Green Mountain Grills Wood Fired Pizza Oven(use it on the RT-700)
Outdoors person(Hunting deer & waterfowl, backpacking)
#14

December 19, 2020, 06:00 PM

Welcome from the NW burbs of Chicago!
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Santamarina

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Location: Wildomar, CA
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December 19, 2020, 07:00 PM

Welcome from California!
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