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[arch8121]

Hey everyone, my name is RJ. Been smoking since Christmas when i recieved my smoker as a present. I am addicted! I live in northwest PA where the weather goes from 15 degrees one day to 60 the next. Been hard trying to get used to the charcoal with the wind and all. Its a challenge but who doesnt like a good challenge. Looking into getting a propane Masterbuilt in a couple weeks to hopefully solve the wind problem until warmer weather. Have smoked a whole chicken,2 shoulders,and some ribs so far and everything went well besides dealing with the smoker staying between 180-200. Would love suggestions to get up to 230 or so. Also doing my first brisket this weekend and would love any help you can give, thanks

 

[s2k9k]

Hi RJ! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members and over 900,000 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 and the “Articles” section is chock full of good useful information and “how-to’s”!

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!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Welcome to your new addiction... for any of us to give any advice... we need to know what kind of smoker your dealing with... As for the wind... thinking you need to make a wind block of some sort... (tarps, plywood, etc.)

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF RJ!  We are glad you joined us!

Briskets actually are not that hard..just have to pay attention a bit.  Here is a link to a basic smoke for them.  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/180/beef-sticky

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

Will be happy to help!

Kat