New pit novice from Detroit's East Side

shish18

Newbie

Original poster

Jan 26, 2015

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Saint Clair Shores Michigan

• Jan 26, 2015

• #1

Hello everyone,

I just started smoking a couple of months ago after a buddy convinced me to buy a Landmann GOSM vertical smoker. I live in St. Clair Shores MI just a stones throw from Detroit. I have thus far smoked a couple beer can chickens and one pork picnic. The chickens came out great but had rubbery skin. The picnic took forever to cook through but was delicious. I am learning quickly but have visited the site often recently for tips on how to improve my skills.I was coming on here so much I decided to join. Glad to be part of the community. Happy smoking to everyone.

Jason

 

one eyed jack

Master of the Pit

Oct 11, 2014

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922

Coastal NC

• Jan 26, 2015

• #2

Welcome to the site Jason.  Sounds like your off to a good start.  The chicken skin needs a high temp cook or sear to crisp up.  Those big hunks of pork will make you think that time has stopped.

I lived for a couple years in St. Clair but I was too young to remember much of it.

 

bear55

Master of the Pit

Jan 7, 2013

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30

South Mississippi

• Jan 27, 2015

• #3

Welcome to the forum.  The search bar at the top of the page is a great resource.  Have a question or a problem just search for the answer.

Richard

 

themule69

Epic Pitmaster

Oct 7, 2012

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live north of fort smith arkansas between alma and

• Jan 27, 2015

• #4

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...
Happy smoken.
David

 

shish18

Newbie

Original poster

Thread starter

Jan 26, 2015

6

10

Saint Clair Shores Michigan

• Jan 27, 2015

• #5

Thanks all for the welcome. One eyed jack, are you still in MI?

 

gary s

Gone but not forgotten. RIP

OTBS Member

Jan 6, 2011

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• Jan 27, 2015

• #6

  Good morning and welcome to the forum, from a beautiful sunny day here in East Texas. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about  everything.

Gary