Howdy from Yorktown, VA

seannyob

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Jul 26, 2011

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Yorktown, Virginia, USA

• Jul 26, 2011

• #1

Hey folks,

A warm salutation from the town where the British surrendered!

I'm a total newbie with an ECB.  I've grilled on her twice since I picked 'er up at WallyWorld, but haven't been able to try smokin' anything yet because the darn thing was missin a lower support bracket.

As a n00b I think I'll start simple--I'd like to smoke up a chicken and maybe even some salmon.  

I've been doing a lot of reading, and already started moddin' my ECB.

Any input or help is appreciated!

Best wishes,

SeanO.

 

masterofmymeat

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• Jul 26, 2011

• #2

Hey Sean thanks for coming by and please be welcome. A lot of us started on

an ECB, it's a great way to realize if you like smoking or not. I started with a

chicken and haven't looked back.

All the folks here are eager to help and hear about your adventures.

Again WELCOME...James

 

seannyob

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Yorktown, Virginia, USA

• Jul 26, 2011

• #3

Hey James, 

Thanks for that!  A question for you: for my first chicken, should I brine it or is that too complicated, do you think? Any suggestions for a proper rub for the n00b to work with?

Thanks in advance!

Best, 
SeanO

 

fpnmf

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• Jul 26, 2011

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Welcome..

This site has tons of info.

I would suggest you spend some time reading all the different forums and the WIKIs.

Then use the handy dandy search tool for specific interests!!

Take the awesome free E-Course!!!

Have a great day!!!

Craig

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/about-jeffs-5-day-ecourse
 
      Make bacon the easy way!!
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/109368/more-easy-made-bacon-with-q-view#post_666451

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/basic-pulled-pork-smoke

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/finishing-sauce-for-pulled-pork-by-soflaquer

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/tips-slaughterhouse-recipes-for-poultry

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/82034/how-to-post-qview-to-smf

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?736-Curing-Salts

http://www.educationbug.org/a/marinate-vs--Amarinade.html

 

oldschoolbbq

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• Jul 26, 2011

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   Just don't give up if the first few times are less than you wanted.Practice is the answer, and doing smaller and less expensive meats will give you a grand beginning to the World of Smoking.

   And be adventurous,smoke evberything you can,who knows,you might hit a Bonanza

How ever you go remember to share the goods and get some Buddies in on the fun.

BBQ with friends make for a happy neighborhood

and

 

masterofmymeat

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• Jul 26, 2011

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seannyob said:

Hey James, 

Thanks for that!  A question for you: for my first chicken, should I brine it or is that too complicated, do you think? Any suggestions for a proper rub for the n00b to work with?

Thanks in advance!

Best, 
SeanO

Click to expand...

Really I just put McCormicks sweet-n-smoky rub, let it get to that glazed look ( about 20-30 mins) and put it on.

I think it took about 3 hours but it was slammin'. If you get the chance, get Jeff's rub and tinker with it, I did and

it rocks.

Let the smokin' begin...James 

 

meateater

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• Jul 26, 2011

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Welcome to the SMF. Glad to have you here. Lots of good folks, great recipes and knowledge. Looking forward to  your first qview. 

 

SmokinAl

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• Jul 27, 2011

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   Glad to have you with us!

 

mballi3011

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• Jul 27, 2011

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Welcome Sean to SMF. You'll like this place cause theres alot of really good folks here that would love to help you out with just about anything to do with smoking meat. So get to smoking and don't forget the Q-view cause we just love that stuff. So enjoy for there's alot of really good recipes and methods that you could learn from here.

Welcome To You New Addiction.  

 

Last edited: Jul 27, 2011