Hello from Iowa

jeffj · Oct 4, 2009

Well, I have read these forums for awhile and now I am official.

I am from NW Iowa and just starting to learn this fine art. I currently have a hand me down smoker from my FIL. I inherited when he passed away a couple of years ago. It looks like the one at the top of this website only the firebox is on the left and not the right.

I just recently got and used it for the first time yesterday. I see that there is a lot to learn and that most of this learning is a trial and error method.

I eventually want to try and smoke some ribs and whatever meat that they to make pulled pork sandwiches. I would also like try loin as well.

Ohh, by the way that Cowgirl person is my hero. She can make some really good meals.

beer-b-q · Oct 4, 2009

Welcome, Glad to have you with us. This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.

For Those of you New to Smoking, be sure to check out Jeff's 5 Day Smoking Basics eCourse.
Click Here it's "FREE"... 5 Day eCourse

Everyone here enjoys seeing the Qview so be sure to post plenty of pics...

Large ones that us old people with bad eyes can see.

When you uploading to Photobucket I always use the Large IMG setting, 640 x 480 it is a nice size...

How to post Qview to Forum:

mballi3011 · Oct 4, 2009

First off welcome Jeff to SMF. You'll like it here cause there are abunch of good folks here that would just love to help you out with just about anything to do with smoking. We really like to have newbies here because they can bring in a new propective to how things are done. There's nothing like a new set of eyes to give and new way to make things that little differant to make things alittle better. So I hope you know about the Qview here.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=58920
Here's a link to photobucket it's free and easy to download pictures. Then if your really new to smoking Look up the E-course.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...play.php?f=127
It's also free and it will give you the basics of smoking. So after all of that you just need to go grab something to smoke and if you have any question just post them here and we will answer it quickly so you don't have any mishaps with your smoke.
Welcome To Your New Addiction

jeffj · Oct 4, 2009

Thanks for the welcome. I have seen some of the Qview and it always makes me hungry. Also thanks for the help with the class info, I will have to check that out.

meat hunter · Oct 4, 2009

Welcome neighbor. Glad to have you on board. Where abouts in Iowa are you? Im in Mn, a few miles East of 35.

zjaybird · Oct 4, 2009

Welcome to SMF Jeff.....lots of really good Corn Fed Beef and Pork in your area!!!!!. Along with Bass, Bullheads, Crapie....oh how I miss that area...
So what part are you from....Lake Okoboji for me.

jeffj · Oct 4, 2009

I am from Moville, a small town east of Sioux City on highway 20. I am about an hour to 1 1/2 from the Boji. I make it up there several times in the winter to ice fish. Being able to see down 10'-20' in the water is addictive.

I am about an hour away from Worthington area. Hope that helps.

cowgirl · Oct 4, 2009

Jeff...Thanks! Welcome to the forum too!

Hope you post some pics of your ice fishing. That's one thing I haven't tried but would like to!

irishteabear · Oct 4, 2009

Welcome to SMF. Glad you joined us.

jeffj · Oct 4, 2009

I have several, just might.

If you ever want to go and make it up here, give me a shout. I can tell you that since you like to camp, that you probably will like ice fishing. When I go the portable grill goes too. There is not many things better than sitting in the portable ice house with the heater going and smelling brats on the grill. Usually will draws a crowd too. Catching fish is optional. But there is always a good time.

Ok, I will get off my soap box.

desertlites · Oct 5, 2009

welcome Jeff-glad u quit lurking-u gonna love it here-oh and your new hobby.

zjaybird · Oct 5, 2009

Moville,

I know I have been through Moville, but I remember a bar in Washta more....Called the hole in the wall, I think....from when a car drove through it...it is close to Correctionville I think. And Moville is off of Highway 20 or Highway 30...don't remember which...but you are buy Sioux City.

Dutch · Oct 5, 2009

Welcome JeffJ. We love it when a lurker decides to join the family.

Pulled pork is made from the shoulder butt roast (top portion of the shoulder) but some will use the picnic portion (lower portion of the shoulder that has part of the foreleg attached). To really kick it up, check out the recipe for the Finishing Sauce.

earache_my_eye · Oct 5, 2009

Welcome to the SMF from another Iowegian...Osage, IA here...N.E. of Mason City.

You stumbled on a wealth of information when you found this site....along with plenty of friendly folks to help you with your new addiction...

Glad you found us!
Eric

gregandlaurie · Oct 5, 2009

Hello and welcome from Centerville - south central Iowa

jdsmith · Oct 5, 2009

Welcome from the opposite corner of the state (southeast Iowa)

cowgirl · Oct 5, 2009

That sounds great Jeff, Thanks for the offer! It sounds like you have it made..... an ice house with a heater, brats on the grill....and fishing too! I'd be in heaven! lol

thirt8spl · Oct 6, 2009

I say I'm from Iowa - just across the river in Husker land. Born and raised in Sioux City. These guys are incredible when it comes to sharing knowledge and my waistline shows it. I make it to 'Boji every weekend in the summer. Enjoy and take pics to share....

cheapchalee · Oct 6, 2009

Glad to see you here Jeff. Lots and lots of info on this site, again Welcome.

Charlie

isutroutbum · Oct 6, 2009

Welcome from DSM. This is a fantastic site . . . so many great folks willing to share info. Good to have you!

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