Newbie smoker in the desert

elsos · Feb 14, 2013

My wonderful wife gave me (us) this last Christmas, a Masterbuilt Pro gas smoker from the HomeDepot. I was a little intimidated at first, but tossed some ribs in, dried them out pretty good and decided I could do better. So I started reading online and found that this is by far the best forum for outdoor cooking. Such encouragement and great ideas shared from all over the country gave me more confidence to smoke some more ribs, butts, loins, chicken, turkey breasts, and an attempt at beef jerky. The biggest trouble I see with all this smoking, is keeping it off my butt.

Looking forward to learning more and getting more smoke in my eyes!

Eric

kathrynn · Feb 14, 2013

to SMF! We are so glad you joined us! Take the E-Course! You will learn bunches from the members here!

Here is a link to Jeff's E- Course! http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse.html

If you need any help roaming around the forums...just holler. Will be glad to help out!

Kat

pgsmoker64 · Feb 14, 2013

Hi Eric,

And

to the SMF, the best BBQ site on the web. Whatever you need to know about the fine art of BBQ you can find it right here, from recipes to technical knowledge.

One thing you need to know about us is that we like to see pictures of your creations and your gear. We call it Q-View and its basically the

!!!

So, don't just talk about your food, show it! Otherwise you may get a gentle reminder, like this...

or this...

Good Luck and Get Smokin'

Bill

smoke happens · Feb 14, 2013

s2k9k · Feb 14, 2013

Hi Eric!

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it! The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

elsos · Feb 14, 2013

What hospitality you all show!
I will definitely have some questions I know I'll find answers to.

desertbulldogs · Feb 15, 2013

Hey eric welcome to the forum.I myself am new at smoking .I have done some ribs/jerky/pork/sausage so far. Looking to do a brisket and some other in the near future. I got the brinkman smoker for xmas from my wife.I am in az aswell. over by the PV mall area. If you have any ideas or things that work for you let me know.always up for smokeing talk.

Adam

elsos · Feb 15, 2013

Great. I plan on smoking a couple pork butts this weekend. If you happen to see excessive amounts of smoke around Shea and104, don't be alarmed, I'm still practicing. :)

Watched a few videos on bacon yesterday, I think i can do that. Super simple looking.
Need to find a butcher somewhere, ever go to one?

desertlites · Feb 15, 2013

Welcome to SMF Eric, from yet another Arizona boy

elsos · Feb 16, 2013

Well look at that, good to meet you.

What a great weekend for wafting some smoke in the neighbor's yard!

noshrimp · Feb 17, 2013

Welcome to SMF, Eric. I'm another Scottsdale member. You'll enjoy all of the tips and info from the group. Enjoy.

Noshrimp

alreadyam · Feb 17, 2013

noshrimp said:
Welcome to SMF, Eric. I'm another Scottsdale member. You'll enjoy all of the tips and info from the group. Enjoy.

Noshrimp

Elsos said:
Well look at that, good to meet you.

What a great weekend for wafting some smoke in the neighbor's yard!

That makes 3 of us Scottsdale boys. Welcome to the forum!

elsos · Feb 18, 2013

Holy cow alreadyam!!
You've been cooking like crazy this weekend. Excellent pics and a fun variety too! Be seein ya around!:biggrin:

wizard of west · Feb 18, 2013

Am in Snottsdale as well :-) My speciality smokin' is Turkey!

elsos · Feb 18, 2013

Well I'll have to lean on you a little for that. I tried a turkey breast and it certainly wasn't what I hoped it would be. I didn't have it all the way cooked for starters. Lol

wizard of west · Feb 18, 2013

LOL a lil chewy Eh...I use an old Brinkman water smoker, takes me 12 hours to do 2 Turkeys(13-14 lb each) Usually for TurkeyDay but as they disappear so fast gonna do a couple midway this year. Welcome to visit and take your notes at that time :-)

wizard of west · Feb 19, 2013

I also do quite a bit of Dutch oven cooking,

trying to find a group to have a DOG (Dutch Oven Gathering)

On a Weekend for a day.

Anyone out there with any interest?

As Stated I am in Scottsdale Az

wizard of west · Feb 21, 2013

and Now there are 4...Might be time for a party!

wizard of west · Feb 21, 2013

PS Just because I use DO's, Doesn't meant I cannot make a nice thick pink layer of smoke on some meat . Turkeys my Favorite.. Problem is. 2 only last an hour or so on Thanksgiving :(

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