Hi, my name is Brian! I'm 26, and live in Saratoga NY. I've been smoking my own meat for about 5 years now, which I know isn't anything compared to some people here, but it's not my first rodeo ;)
I also have a job where I travel all over the country, and I always search out the best BBQ to further my skills.
I kind of taught myself by reading and experimenting, and my father was my biggest fan. When he passed away in March, I decided that I want to go a different direction in life, and explore the possibility of opening a smokehouse in my area. So right now I'm still doing my job as an engineer, but am really trying to hone my skills, actually write down recipes, and learn all aspects of the trade so I can make my father proud Up There.
I just completed my smoker, one that I designed and built myself. It is 99% 304L SS, with the only mild steel part being the firebox door and reinforcing bars for the floor: (I used it before I cleaned the marks from cutting and tig'ing lol)
It works better than expected!
Anyway, thanks for welcoming me to this site, and I'm looking forward to learning from you, sharing my experiences, and being a part of this community!
-Brian
I also have a job where I travel all over the country, and I always search out the best BBQ to further my skills.
I kind of taught myself by reading and experimenting, and my father was my biggest fan. When he passed away in March, I decided that I want to go a different direction in life, and explore the possibility of opening a smokehouse in my area. So right now I'm still doing my job as an engineer, but am really trying to hone my skills, actually write down recipes, and learn all aspects of the trade so I can make my father proud Up There.
I just completed my smoker, one that I designed and built myself. It is 99% 304L SS, with the only mild steel part being the firebox door and reinforcing bars for the floor: (I used it before I cleaned the marks from cutting and tig'ing lol)
It works better than expected!
Anyway, thanks for welcoming me to this site, and I'm looking forward to learning from you, sharing my experiences, and being a part of this community!
-Brian
