New to smoking

[gschnapp]

I am considering a Green Mountain Daniel Boone as my first smoker - any thoughts - entry level smoker - easy to use etc.

thank you

[Max Good]

Good choice from a reputable company. Super easy to use and get great results.

[gschnapp]

Thank you Max - Appreciate your comment. Read a lot on Amazing Ribs and seemed like a good choice for me - will let you know how I do on the maiden voyage - thanks again

[DoubleUpOrQuit]

Good luck gschnapp. There are a lot of fine folks on this site that'll be more than happy to help you get things figured out. Cheers!

[gschnapp]

Awesome - thank you - already battling with what flavor chips to try first - meat etc. appreciate all advice -

thanks again

[bten]

Pecan or hickory are good flavors to start with. Smoking a pork butt is supposed to be very forgiving (I haven't done one yet). I think trying some St. Louis ribs is a good place to start because you can usually finish is 5-6 hrs. I would then try the pork but or brisket. plenty of good recepies on the free site.

right now, I use apple for pork and mesquite for brisket. Mesquite is strong

[Troutman]

Well I'm old to smoking but no matter, I still only know enough to populate the head of a pin. Good choice on the GMG, you should be happy with that !! Welcome to the Pit !!

[RonB]

My only question would be will that unit be large enough for the number of people you want to cook for. It's better to get a larger cooker because you don't have to fill it. If you get a small cooker, you may be limited in how many you can cook for.

[FireMan]

If ya get a small one now it will be ok, cuz then ya kin get a bigger one later & have two. Multiple cookers is really good. Really good. Welcome to the world of smoke. Eat good & have fun.

[Mr. Bones]

From all I've heard, I think that ya will enjoy that Green Mountain Daniel Boone...
Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit!

[Sweaty Paul]

I started with a Jim Bowie. GMG does a nice job. Welcome and good luck.

[gschnapp]

Thank you all for info - good start - will let you know how I do for first smoke

[Mr. Bones]

I'm lookin forward to it!

[gschnapp]

You all have been great - obviously enjoy smoking etc. Thanks again - GMG comes Monday. If any of you ever in southwest FL - please look me up - George & Wendys Seafood Grille on Sanibel.