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[dk2851]

Hello everyone, I'm Doug from IL. I have not smoked a single thing yet. I did take the 5 day course and learned a lot. I don't even know anyone who uses a smoker. I have learned a lot just "lurking" the past few days. I have the Cabelas 48" stainless steel vertical smoker and have not even seasoned it yet. Now that I'm registered I'm sure I will be able to get plenty of help with my first timer questions.

 

[gypsyseagod]

welcome to smf .- spray oil or raw bacon rub yer pit & burn a bit of wood & get smoking braddah....lots of answers around here but lots of questions too.... ain't nuttin' to it but to do it..... maybe start off w/ a pork butt/shoulder - & a fatty- pretty forgiving & cheap too.....

 

[wvsmokeman]

Welcome aboard the SMF!! Ask away.....you will get answers and be turning out some awesome "Q" before you know it! Glad you joined us.

 

[rip]

Welcome to the site, lots of info and good people here.

 

[homebrew & bbq]

Welcome to SMF! Lots of friendly people here who are always willing to share info and stories about smoking. Make yourself at home and look around. Check out the links in the left hand column. There's lots of basic stuff there. Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[pescadero]

Doug:

Nice to have you on board. I know you will enjoy yourself here. You are already meeting some of the folks. When you are ready to ask some questions, just post them to the appropriate thread and you will receive help in no time.

Once again, welcome.

Skip

 

[flyin'illini]

DK - There is great info and people to answer all questions here. As mentioned by GS above a butt is forgiving (as pork is my Q preference) and you can do okay on it on your own. These folks will help you take it to the next level at your own pace.

I too don't even know anyone who does this either. (a cousin in KY not included) But you will find several via folks in your area via this site.

 

[richtee]

'Owdee Doug! Welcome to SMF. Pick a meat- the Boston Butt is a good place to start, as suggested. Read up on mops, check the calibration on your electronic thermometer <You DO have one, right?> and peruse the "cook by temp" info. Then you got all you'll ever need to do it. After that, it's just fine tuning.

 

[triple b]

Welcome to the SMF from a Canadian neighbour!
There is a lot of good folks and info here,just ask.
Like everybody has been saying, apork butt roast is a good one to start with.Make sure you get that thermometer so you can keep track of the internal temperature of your meat.
Good luck and good smoke!

 

[gramason]

Welcome to the SMF, you found the right place to get you on your way to some good Q.

 

[hawgheaven]

Welcome aboard Doug, you are about to embark on the greatest journey you will ever know...and it's just outside your door!

Have fun bro!

 

[bbq bubba]

Welcome to the SMF!!
Now get outside and fire up that pit!!

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum Doug!

 

[smokeys my pet]

Welcome dk, keep comin round for tons of great info. REMEMBER THERE IS NO STUPID QUESTIONS HERE!!!!!!!!!

 

[bigarm's smokin]

Hey Doug, welcome my friend. I'm glad you got the smokin bug.

In a very short period of time, you will be revered by your family and friends.

 

[dingle]

Hey Doug welcome to the forum! Sure hope there is not a lot of things you do in your spare time. You will soon be losing lots of sleep tending to your 'que. starting fires, buying meat, rubs, brining turkeys, making sausage or bacon..............oh nevermind. You'll see. From one addict to a soon to be addict. Welcome!

 

[bustedluckbarbq]

Hi Doug.... My name is Mark... I'm a q-aholic....


Well Doug.... as a younger man... i got to work on mondays and bragged about wild parties and wild women.... I never would of thought at 36 i would go to work and brag about BBQ me and my buddies cooked over the weekend.... AND have pictures to back it up...!!! You will see.... Look forward to the qviews!

 

[desertlites]

welcome doug-ever have a smoked fatty crumbled in cheese sauce? i new here too made my first last week,yumm-having over cracklins today for lunch-I gonna get fat here.lol

 

[t-bone tim]

Welcome to SMF, great site and the people are awesome , see ya in the forums.

 

[muddy pond]

Welcome toSMF Doug, bestus move you could do.