Newbie from Ontario

[Albert1977]

Hello from Canada,

I'm am new to this forum, however I have been experimenting with smoking meat for about a year now when I got a cheap offset smoker for my birthday last year. I have read through a lot of posts here since then which has guided me to making my cheap smoker into a well functioning one. The one I have is from a company called Backyard Grill, bought from Walmart. Since I got it I have extended my chimney, created a baffle system, added a charcoal box and a ash tray for easy cleanup. I have read many times that the cheap offset smokers quickly put off beginners, but I have loved the challenge and now find it easy to maintain temperature thanks to all of the great information found on this site. I have decided it is now time to join and maybe even offer some assistance with the experience I have gained over the last year. Eventually I would like to custom build a offset smoker with a 55 gallon drum and maybe use my current cc as the firebox. Whenever I decide to do that, I know there is a lot of info on here to help me along.

Happy smoking,

Albert

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome aboard Albert!
Glad to have you with us!
Al

 

[Jmt]

Welcome Albert! Glad you're with us.

 

[Maple]

Hello Albert welcome, I'm new here as well. This forum sure has a lot of information and help. Found it when I was looking for information on dry curing. My next challenge will be smoking cheese later this spring. If you don't mind me asking, were in Ontario are you?

 

[Rings Я Us]

Hi ya, welcome to the crew!
I have a couple junker smokers that work good for me .. haha.. CheapO ones..

Good luck to ya and do it safe!

 

[Smoke23]

Welcome and glad you joined!

 

[jgregory]

Welcome glad you joined us. You will find some of the best ideas and tips on these threads.

 

[Albert1977]

Hello Albert welcome, I'm new here as well. This forum sure has a lot of information and help. Found it when I was looking for information on dry curing. My next challenge will be smoking cheese later this spring. If you don't mind me asking, were in Ontario are you?

I am in Sarnia Ontario. just west of London.