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  1. patook

    Pistachio Shells

    Just a crazy thought: I am sitting here with a bowl full of empty pistachio shells. Before I throw them out, I was wondering if anyone ever tried pistachio shells as a smoke source? They seem to smoke like wood with a pleasant enough smell.
  2. patook

    First smoker questions

    Well, I went ahead and ordered my first smoker, a CCSV. I tried to get the GOSM from HD with in-store delivery. However, even though it has a store sku, they won't let you order it. Because of shipping, the $189 GOSM from HD turned out to be only $20 less then the CCSV from Amazon. There were...
  3. patook

    First smoker questions

    Greetings all and thanks for the great advice. I think I have decided to go with the GOSM. I looked at the camp chef and it looks good, but I was only able to find it for $299 at Amazon. This is the same price as the GOSM there. However, I did find the 24" GOSM at HD for $179 and as far as I can...
  4. patook

    First smoker questions

    Thanks for the advice. I am leaning towards the gas for just that reason. There is a 36" wide version and it's on sale? Please tell me where!??!?!? I had thought the 24" was the "big block" vs the 16". 36" sounds much better.
  5. patook

    Warning - Newbie in Denton

    Greetings everyone. I am from Denton Texas and I am just starting out smokin. Still working on buying the smoker and deciding propane or coal. I will probably smoke mostly for the family and out of town visitors who will be forced to eat what comes out of the Q, good or bad.
  6. patook

    First smoker questions

    Greetings everyone, I am looking to buy my first smoker and am still deciding on a coal burner or a gas. I am just getting started and will probably be a weekend smoker for the family. On the coal side, I am leaning towards the Smoking Pro, but have only seen the non-smoking version. However...
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