Hello from Waco, Tx

sirbrewz

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Aug 6, 2013

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Central Texas

• Aug 7, 2013

• #1

Hello, I am Terry from Waco. I recently had bariatric weight loss surgery and the first rule after this surgery is start every meal with protein, protein, protein! So I am buying a smoker and getting into smoking my own foods. I have not yet bought a smoker, but I am leaning toward a gas smoker. I was really interested in the pellet smokers, then the electric smokers, but ultimately I am starting to think a gas smoker just has fewer elements to fail than the other types. I am not very handy, so I value simplicity.

My hope is to learn a lot from you guys prior to buying a smoker. Plus I hope to get some good instructions for cooking from you all. Thanks, Terry.

 

themule69

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Oct 7, 2012

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live north of fort smith arkansas between alma and

• Aug 7, 2013

• #2

Terry

Glad you joined the group. The search bar at the top of any page is your best friend.
About anything you wanna know about smoking/grilling/curing/brining/cutting or slicing
and the list goes on has probably been posted. Remember to post a QVIEW of your smokes.
We are all smoke junkies here and we have to get our fix. If you have questions Post it
and you will probably get 10 replies with 11 different answers. That is because their
are so many different ways to make great Q We all have our own taste.

Nothing like smoked protien

Happy smoken.

David

 

seenred

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Feb 9, 2009

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• Aug 7, 2013

• #3

Hi Terry, and welcome aboard!  You've found a great place for sharing ideas on smoking, grilling, curing, etc.  There are plenty of friendly, knowledgeable folks who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask and someone here will have the answer.

Red

 

s2k9k

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Sep 8, 2011

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SEUSA

• Aug 7, 2013

• #4

Hi Terry! :welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 50,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 1,000,000 posts describing it! Yea that’s right over 1,000,000!

We have an Articles section that is full of great information about smoking to include a lot of recipes and instructionals. Check it out there is a lot to learn in there!

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!

 

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kathrynn

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Jun 13, 2012

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• Aug 7, 2013

• #5

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! Have some friends who have done the surgery too.  Good luck and wishing you success! 

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 and some guidelines of how to interact within the forums. Off site links are not allowed here at SMF per Jeff. Not that you have done anything wrong....just a little bit of FYI for new members!

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

Kat

 

pgsmoker64

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Apr 23, 2010

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Prince George, Va.

• Aug 7, 2013

• #6

Hi Terry,

 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