Another Texas Rookie

mdavis735

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Oct 28, 2012

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Leander, Texas

• Oct 31, 2012

• #1

Hey I'm Michael. I live in Leander Texas. I have an Old Country "Pecos" smoker bought from Academy at the first of the summer. Also an MES 30 from Cabela's bought in Feb or Mar of this year. I enjoy smoking. Probably more brisket and sausage than anything else. I'm cooking. A 2.68 lb split brisket from HEB on the MES as we speak. I know it's not a great cut, but what I had time for today. I will eventually add an Pellet smoke generator from Todd. Today I wanted to test the soldering iron in can to add extra smoke. It seems to work well,but still require too much babysitting.

 

mdavis735

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Oct 28, 2012

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Leander, Texas

• Oct 31, 2012

• #2

Oh here are a couple Qviews of my equipment.

 

ringtail bbq

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Oct 17, 2012

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Lake Texoma, Texas

• Oct 31, 2012

• #3

Welcome fellow Texan... I have the Pecos too, been very pleased with it.  Made a few modifications recently that have really helped.  You'll find lots of information on this site, just snoop around a while.

JB

 

mdavis735

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Leander, Texas

• Oct 31, 2012

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Really? That's cool. I'd like to know more about the mods. I haven't had any trouble with mine, but there's always room for improvement. I actually have used it for grilling steaks way more than I have smoking.

 

s2k9k

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SEUSA

• Oct 31, 2012

• #5

Hi Michael! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

ringtail bbq

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Oct 17, 2012

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Lake Texoma, Texas

• Oct 31, 2012

• #6

Michael...  i don't use mine for grilling, only smoking... I added a grate below the smoking grate to put a pan of water if I want or to put charcoal if I decide to charcoal.  That way the charcoals not on the bottom of the barrel.  The other thing is a charcoal basket in the firebox.  I was going through more wood and charcoal then I thought I should with it poured into the firebox.  The basket is the same width as the plate and just below the hole going to the barrell.  I'm not using near the charcoal and all of it's burning and being used.  Really helps keep the temp consistant as. I made it out of streched metal by finding an example on youtube.

That's it, but the mods really help... good luck... JB

 

shoneyboy

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• Oct 31, 2012

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jrod62

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• Oct 31, 2012

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Welcome to SMF :welcome1:

 

oldschoolbbq

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• Nov 1, 2012

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Welcome to the SMF. Afellow Texan also,but incarserated in oihO , with my Warden "Trish"

Glad you joined us and hope you call this home. Browse through some of our Photos at the botom of our Profiles... some good stuff.

Don't be ashamed to ask questions and be sure to send Q-view of your cooks.

Have fun and a Happy Holidy Season, and...