New to the game from cali...

[keithace]

hi everyone...my names keith i am in bakersfield california and i just acquired a used smoker in great condition for a steal of 40 bucks...i am open minded and willing to try anything within reason :) i look forward to asking a thousand questions and learning as much as i can...

here she is...


i am going to try to smoke something tonight for the game...

 

[scarbelly]

Welcome to SMF. You will find lots of very friendly folks here to help you so just ask away and you will be amazed at the response. Enjoy the new smoker

 

[keithace]

thanks...i am headed out to buy a meat thermometer from wal mart...got any suggestions for a good inexspensive one?

 

[got14u]

Remember no billowing smoke thin and blue. that was my first mistake with my first off set smoke...lol...and the family still managed to eat it...with a lot of bbq sauce..welcome to SMF and good luck.

 

[blue]

Welcome aboard, Keith!

 

[keithace]

thin and blue...got it...i am sure my first adventure will be a learning experience...

 

[got14u]

It will be for sure but you found the place to get you smokin like a professional in no time...I am surprised the fire department didn't get called on my first one..lmao it blew out so much smoke that it looked like a nuclear power plant on a cold winters morning.

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[rod guy]

Welcome Keith, enjoy the site. Tons of good information here!

 

[beer-b-q]

Welcome, Glad to have you with us. This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.

For Those of you New to Smoking, be sure to check out Jeff's 5 Day Smoking Basics eCourse.
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Everyone here enjoys seeing the Qview so be sure to post plenty of pics...

Large ones that us old people with bad eyes can see.

When you uploading to Photobucket I always use the Large IMG setting, 640 x 480 it is a nice size...

How to post Qview to Forum:



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[keithace]

thanks everyone...i think i am going to try and smoke some tri tip for the game tonight...

 

[ol' smokey]

Welcome to the SMF, Keith.

 

[seenred]

Welcome Keith, and congrats on the new (to you) rig! Looks like you made a great find. Your question about thermometers: There is an entire thread section dedicated to thermos. I would suggest you browse it before you buy. I mostly use digital thermos. I have a couple of Taylors and a Maverick ET-73. They are a must IMHO. Good luck and happy smokin'!

 

[keithace]

found this for 3.99 a bag... http://www.patiodaddiobbq.com/2009/0...-charcoal.html soaking the pieces of wood in water as we speak
then also bought a bag of the cowboy charcoal for 6.99...smoking a beef and a pork tri tip...party starts in an hour...bring your own beer...and also a new temp gauge for the lid of the smoker and ordered one for the cooking surface...yes i know about the drop in degrees from the lid to the grates...i am a bit nervous...hehehe...

 

[keithace]

anyone think the ravens are going to tear quinn limb from limb?...i told a friend i envisioned a scene from national G...when two lions fight over a kill...one has the rump and the other has the head...poor brady quinn...cant wait for the smoked meat and then some NFL carnage...

 

[oldschoolbbq]

You'll enjoy the folks here,all are brimming with insight.
If you decide to become a stick burner, (they rule) we can gat you going,in style

Have fun and
SMOKE HAPPY :)-

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome Keith to SMF. You'll like it here cause there are abunch of good folks here that would just love to help you out with just about anything to do with smoking. We really like to have newbies here because they can bring in a new propective to how things are done. There's nothing like a new set of eyes to give and new way to make things that little differant to make things alittle better. So I hope you know about the Qview here.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=58920
Here's a link to photobucket it's free and easy to download pictures. Then if your really new to smoking Look up the E-course.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...play.php?f=127
It's also free and it will give you the basics of smoking. So after all of that you just need to go grab something to smoke and if you have any question just post them here and we will answer it quickly so you don't have any mishaps with your smoke.
Welcome To Your New Addiction

 

[keithace]

hey guys...thanks for all the info...i like the attitude toward newbies...i used to be a stickburner (if by this you mean a BBQ grill person) but i got a deal on this and have always wanted to try it...i like to think i was pretty good at bbq grilling...i also fancy myself a decent cook...hell...i'm single and 36...no one is going to cook for me :)

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF, Keith. Glad you joined us.

 

[warthog]

Welcome to the SMF. Enjoy your stay.

 

[keithace]

i'm hooked...the tri tip and the pork roast came out perfect...once you get the fire dialed in you're gold...

gonna try ribs on saturday...

thanks for the advice everyone...i will post a few pics later tonight...