Checking In From MI

ngiovas

Newbie

Original poster

Nov 26, 2009

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• Nov 27, 2009

• #1

Hi All,

I'm new to the forums. I got my first smoker (Brinkman charcoal smoker) a little over 15 years ago. I was never quite happy with temperature control. I used it until it rusted through and then got rid of it when I moved several years ago. I have been charcoal grilling since, but decided to get back into smoking. I decided to purchase a Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker. I saw the great deal they had at Bass Pro Shop for Black Friday ($129). Even though I was out of town visiting family, I was lucky enough to have a friend who was willing to pick one up for me.

I can't wait to set it up and use it. Can anyone recommend any good rubs/sauces for a first smoke (in a long time)? I'm also going to grab some wood at one of the local stores to get me started.

I have started digging through the forums to get as much info as I can. Hopefully I will fire it up some time in the next week.

Nick

 

bassman

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OTBS Member

SMF Premier Member

Dec 15, 2007

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• Nov 27, 2009

• #2

Welcome to the SMF. I would suggest taking the 5 day smoking basics course (it's free). Another suggestion would be to purchase the recipe for Jeff's rub and sauce. They're well worth the small amount invested.

 

ngiovas

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Thread starter

Nov 26, 2009

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• Nov 27, 2009

• #3

Thanks Bassman. I just realized that there is a forum for newbies to check in. Hopefully a moderator can move my post to the correct forum.

Nick

 

mr mac

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Oct 19, 2009

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Doniphan MO

• Nov 27, 2009

• #4

Welcome Nick from a sunny Oregon! The MES for $130 is a great deal and I love my electric smoker (Royal Oak) and it has already turned out some great Q to include yesterday's turkey!

As for rubs and such, I built my own by combining a few and adjusting it here and there since I don't like mine too spicy. Like Bassman said, from what I hear the one from Jeff is pretty darned good too!

 

mballi3011

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Mar 12, 2009

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• Nov 27, 2009

• #5

First off welcome Nick 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

 

gruelurks

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Apr 23, 2009

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Oakland County, MI

• Nov 27, 2009

• #6

Welcome (not so) stranger. :-)

 

alx

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Feb 4, 2009

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Annapolis,Maryland

• Nov 27, 2009

• #7

Welcome to SMF....

 

beer-b-q

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• Nov 28, 2009

• #8

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:



For Step By Step Instructions On Posting Qview Check Out This Tutorial

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=82034

 

blue

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Oct 6, 2009

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North of Detroit, South of Heaven

• Nov 28, 2009

• #9

Welcome aboard from Warren, MI

 

mrtexansfan

Newbie

Jun 21, 2010

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Michigan

• Aug 27, 2010

• #10

Thanks everyone for all the info.I have smoked meat for 20 or so years and every bit of it was trial and error. Spent the last 28 years in Houston and finally got a chance to move back home to Michigan so it's nice seeing people in Michigan here. I moved back last December and the neighbors looked at me like I was nuts smoking a pork roast while it was snowing. Come springtime they were joining me and are sold on smoking and I am sure I will see them continue through the winters to come. 

 

etcher1

Master of the Pit

Sep 3, 2007

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Fayetteville Arkansas

• Aug 27, 2010

• #11

Welcome to the SMF forum, You came to the right place. Good people and good info.

 

chainsaw

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Aug 5, 2009

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Ponca City OK

• Aug 27, 2010

• #12

Welcome aboard.  in addition to Jeff's rub, Head Country is an outstanding rub & sauce. Also Fast Eddies which is associated with Cookshack smokers. Available online. Of course you may want to develop your own over time.  Everything here is good friend.

 

Last edited: Aug 27, 2010