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  1. bordy

    First smoke, first ribs

    So, I used my smoker for the first time a couple weeks ago (a MasterForge Charcoal cheapie). I did the recommended 2-hour burn-in, during which time the smoker reached pretty high temps (300-ish, if one can believe the built-in thermometer), but I didn't have any water in it at the time, so...
  2. bordy

    Central Florida Rookie

    Hey hey folks! Chris here, from Lakeland, FL. I am just getting started in smoking (see my dumb mishap here). I bought a the Lowes' flavor of cheap smoker, the Master Forge Charcoal Smoker, after reading some reviews here and in other places.  For a little background: I am a former Marine, now...
  3. bordy

    New Smoker - I may also be an idiot

    Hey folks, First post here, be gentle. I finally pulled the trigger on the cheapo Master Forge Charcoal Smoker at Lowes, and I was super excited to use it. Got it home, put it together (not terrible), added charcoal, lit, and WHOOSH. Within a couple minutes the fire was way too big, and was...
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