A Noob, Smokin' in SoCal

[Blunderbuss]

Howdy folks - originally from VT, but relocated to SoCal and picking up my first smoker (Masterbuilt MD20074719) - I think here it's called the MES40, but I really can't tell - there seem to be many options for that moniker. I have an A-MAZ-N pellet tray and a blow torch on the way, too. Already had an aptly named Smoke thermometer from Thermoworks for my grill adventures.

I look forward to learning from you all! Am I missing anything essential? :D

 

[TNJAKE]

Welcome from Tennessee. Looks like you got it covered to me

 

[JC in GB]

Welcome from Wisconsin.

JC

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Hi y'all....

 

[Blues1]

Welcome from South Carolina!

 

[TuckersBarbeque]

Welcome from North Carolina! Smoker and temp probe is all you need to conquer the world.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

I look forward to learning from you all! Am I missing anything essential? :D

Make sure you keep plenty of cold beer on hand. Being in SoCal you don't want to get dehydrated.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

Welcome from a fellow So Cal member. Sounds like all you need is some meat.
G

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

 

[Wurstmeister]

Welcome from SC! Looking forward to seeing your first smoker meal.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Welcome from Iowa!

Ryan

 

[MJB05615]

Welcome from Ga. You'll find this is the best place to be.

 

[pushok2018]

Welcome from NorCal! Glad you decided to join the forum.

 

[sawhorseray]

Welcome from Gilbert, AZ! RAY

 

[Blunderbuss]

Thanks all for the warm welcome :) I think I'm just going to dive right in and try a brisket this weekend!

 

[Blunderbuss]

The brisket was good, but a challenging smoke. I'm debating a full write-up...I probably should decode my photo notes before I forget it all. Yesterday I did some chicken drumsticks over apple to give myself an easier project. They came out great, but 2.5 hrs was a little too much smoke I think. Anyway, since you all were kind enough to welcome me, here are some food pics :)

 

[MJB05615]

Looks good from here. Don't be intimidated by Brisket. Repetition will solve all of that. Nice work.