Hello from central Illinois

andrewbest

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Feb 13, 2009

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Peoria, IL

• Feb 14, 2009

• #1

Hello! My name is Andy and I am from Peoria, IL. I am new to this fantastic hobbie and just learning. I currently have a Brinkman Gourmet electric smoker, but am in the process of moving up. I am leaning towards the Char Griller Super Pro with side fire box. Is there a better product in the $200-250 range? So far, this site has been extremely helpful and I look forward to your help in creating better meat!

 

cowgirl

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• Feb 14, 2009

• #2

Welcome to the forum Andy! I'm not familiar with the Char Griller, but someone who is will be along to answer your questions.
Good to have you aboard. :)

 

BandCollector

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Welcome from Pittsburgh, PA.......Buy what you can afford......You will learn the intricacies of any smoker just by using it.

 

irishteabear

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Welcome to SMF, Andrew. I can't answer your question, but someone will be along shortly who can. You'll find these folks are very helpful.

 

brewmate76

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Aug 22, 2008

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Carterville, IL

• Feb 14, 2009

• #5

Hi!

Nice to meet another Illinoisan on here! I'm Matt from southern IL (Carbondale area). I too have the electric Brinkmann. Smoking some spare ribs on it right now - our valentine's day dinner. I got the smoker last March as a birthday present. I've had tons of fun using it!

Hope you enjoy this forum as much as I do. Lots of very helpful people here.

 

richoso1

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Andy, looks like you'll be all set come this summer. Glad to have you with us at the DMF.

 

howufiga

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Welcome fellow Illinoisian! Chicago burbs here! I have a char-griller Super Pro with SFB. I absolutely love it! The cast iron grates are awesome! I haven't modded it, but there are plenty of threads on here about modifying the CGSP. Ones a sticky in the charcoal smoker subforum. Check it out!

 

ted

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Welcome Andy! Nice to see all the Illinois folks chiming in, I'm from Chi 'burbs.

 

uncle_lar

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• Feb 14, 2009

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welcome from another Illinoisan, Im just north of Peoria about
40 miles. you will be able to find all the info you need here to make you a pro in no time!

 

seenred

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Welcome to the forums, Andy. You'll find lots of good folks here with all kinds of help to offer.

 

sumosmoke

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Glad to have you here at SMF, Andy. This is a great hobby and a perfect site to feed it! Looking forward to your future posts and qvue.

 

fired up

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• Feb 14, 2009

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Welcome aboard from an ex Illinoisan.

 

smokingscooby

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• Feb 16, 2009

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Welcome to the forum from another Illinoisian. This forum has answers to any questions you might have. So enjoy !!!!

 

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uncletykie

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Athens, IL

• Feb 16, 2009

• #14

Hey Andy, ...Welcome, I too am from Illinois Near Petersburg, just north of Springfield. You will love this sight. If you need any help just drop me a private message

 

carpetride

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• Feb 17, 2009

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Welcome aboard Andy, be careful this hobby is addictive!