A Rookie Late to the Game

[pocketeights88]

I'm new to this as the headline says but at 31 and getting my first smoker for my birthday this past weekend, I can officially say I'M HOOKED. Heres a pic of my first 'St. Louis Style' Ribs. Looking forward to getting some great ideas....

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• pocketeights88
• Apr 2, 2013

 

[pgsmoker64]

Man...Those look great!  I guess I don't have to preach to you about Q-View...you seem to understand!  

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Do us a favor and update your profile with your location when you get a chance!

Welcome aboard!

Bill

 

[geerock]

welcome to the forum. Good looking ribs. What smoker do you have?

 

[mossymo]

Glad you joined us! :welcome1: Happy belated birthday!
What brand/model smoker did you get?

 

[pocketeights88]

Thank you very much! I've been trying to update my profile but it hasn't been working. So let me start by saying I'm from Midland, Tx. The smoker I received is a "Brinkmann Smoke n' Grill". I've read tons of reviews on the problems yet, I've also read that its a great beginner smoker and can perform really well with proper modifications.

I haven't had a chance to drill holes in the fire pan like the majority of people have done to it. I bought a cheap oven thermometer to place inside til I can get a new one put on, as I was unhappy with the (Warm, Ideal, HOT) default thermometer. lol

I really had very low expectations for my first time ever smoking anything. Yet,  I was really surprised and encouraged at how they turned out. Hopefully I can learn alot from all the veteran smokers. Thanks in advance for all your hospitality.

 

[seenred]

Success!  Those ribs looks real tasty, and it only gets better from here! 

Welcome to the forums, 88!