Hey Gang...

gosmosis

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May 8, 2014

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I have a lot of interest in grilling in general, but find I want to try low temp smoking.  I don't have anything fancy, it's a Char Griller Akorn Komado...I think it's called.  Does a decent job of holding a temperature (of course, nothing like a green egg...or other)  So, I hope to browse the threads and see what's up.  Name is Gene, and I live in central Illinois.  (south of Chicago 1.5 hours)

 

delta229

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Welcome Gene! You came to the right place. Tons of good information on these forums. A lot of what you do will be trial and error but jump in there and enjoy every minute. For me. backyard smoking became a passion. Now I do lot's of events and catering and love every minute of it!

 

mossymo

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Glad you joined us Gene, nothing wrong with a Akorn, great grill and a smoker with the stone... :welcome1: from North Dakota!

 

gary s

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Hello and welcome Gene, Great place and great people, lots of information. Glad you joined up.

Gary S

 

disco

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Welcome from Canada, Gene.

You have come to a great place to get information. There is a ton in the forums and there are many great people who share their expertise.

I look forward to your posts.

Disco

 

gosmosis

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Thanks all.  I tend to take the not so obvious road....tonight, I bought a beef roast.  It was a 2 pounder.  About 2.5 inches thick.  Put on a dry rub, wrapped it all up for 2 hours.  Got the grill going, lump charcoal on the edge, got it to 300 degrees.  Put the roast over the heat, seared it for about 3 minutes each side.....put it on the upper grate, away from the heat.  Shut down lower vent, upper vent open 3/4 inch.  275 for 2 hours.  Turned out really good.  Strong smoke ring, smoke flavor, very tender.  I was surprised.  

 

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• May 8, 2014

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Hey Gene

Welcome to the Smoking  forum.   You’ll find great , friendly people here, all more than willing to answer any question you may have.  Just ask and you’ll get about 10 different answers—all right.  LOL.   Don’t forget to post qviews.

Gary