New To Smoking

[dmclalin]

I just bought a Chargriller Kamado Kooker. I have read Jeffs Email Course on Smoking. I just tried my first ribs and I could not get the temp down and kept burning ribs. I finally took the meat off and let the fire start to finally run down. Then I put them back on. I sure have to learn how to regulate the heat baffles. Maybe I used too much lump charcoal. Also may need the smoking stone and add a water pan.

 

[s2k9k]

:welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 50,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it!
The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums!  Glad you've joined us.  You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastimes...grilling, smoking, and curing great food!  There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask any time you need help and you'll get plenty!

Red

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you decided to join us! 

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[so ms smoker]

  Welcome dm. Sorry your first try did not work out. I am not familiar with your smoker/grill, But someone that is should be along soon to help you with your issues. Don't worry,(be happy) it only gets better!

  Mike

 

[studioq]

welcome     smoking meat is addictive     hang in there      once you hit it dead on  you will be wondering what was i wasting my time on before       this beautiful process of smoking meat  happened       a few bites of your perfect ribs  and you will understand why so many           seek this euphoric  satisfaction          learning your smokers quirks  is  a matter of practice        one thing i have used to find hot and not so hot areas on my smoker  was to use prepacked biscuits      for a few bucks you can place the biscuits at different spots and smoke them   for  15 to 20 minutes and see the hot spots     you may even eat a few     

 

[smoking fred]

Hello new to smoking and I just brought a offset smoker. I was wondering do you add charcoal to the grill area as well in the fire box? I am unable to keep the temp just using the small firebox. I would really like to be able to do some serious smoking

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello DM and welcome to SMF! Glad you found us. 

I'm not familiar with your smoker, hopefully someone will come along that is and if not, you can always use the handy search tool at the top of the page to help find out your answer.

Studioq, that's a great tip with the biscuits!

 

[dmclalin]

Oh, thank you. I did read the rules and I hope I didn't say anything wrong

Dan

 

[kathrynn]

Oh, thank you. I did read the rules and I hope I didn't say anything wrong

Dan

You didn't...there are just a few guidelines that everyone needs to know.  No problems!

Kat