I'm John from extreme NW Ohio, new to smoking

jeoberg

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I've lived in NW Ohio, and recently moved to the extreme NW corner, a stones throw from Indiana and Michigan.  I've been grilling most of my adult life, but just recently purchased a Char-Griller smoker-grill.   I did get it primarily for the grill, but with the attached fire box, I tried smoking some pork last weekend.  Turned out very good for my first foray into low and slow cooking. I will be looking for any hints on meats to smoke, rubs to use, charcoal/wood to use, ect.  

 

seenred

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Welcome to the forums, John!  Glad you've joined us.  You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastime...grilling and smoking great food!  There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty!

Red

 

werdwolf

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Welcome and enjoy!

 

s2k9k

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Hi John! :welcome1: 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!

Would you do us a favor and add your location to your profile, it helps others to know where you are when they offer advice, Thanks!

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

 

so ms smoker

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• May 15, 2013

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  Welcome John!  The Char-griller will smoke well for you with just a few minor modifications. The first I would do is add a charcoal basket in the fire box. Use the search bar to get more good ideas then just ask if you have any questions.

  Mike

 

jeoberg

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I may try some of the modifications, but I haven't used it as a grill yet.  I know I need a new thermometer. 200 degree oven registered as 250 on the supplied thermometer, but so did 225 and 250. 300 degree oven registered as 300, so did 325 and 350.  Not much use there.  The charcoal basket looks like my second mod.

 

s2k9k

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A good therm is almost a must. A very popular and good therm is the Maverick ET-732. It is a digital dual probe therm, one for smoker chamber and one for meat temp. It has a programmable remote that will let you view temps from up to 100' away and you can set up alarms like too high or too low temps and also timers. One of our forum sponsors has them on sale right now with Free shipping and the best customer service available today anywhere!
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I have 2 of them and wouldn't think of smoking without one! Next to my smoker I think it's the best investment I've made in all my BBQ tools!

 

kathrynn

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to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! The guys wont steer you wrong!  Gave good advice!

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

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

Kat