Brand new to the smoking fun

[babyham420]

Hello everyone.  My name is Jason and I am from a small town in western PA.  I recently received a smoker as a gift.  I have the Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker.  I have not tried smoking anything yet.  I am thinking of trying to smoke a whole chicken and some sausage links this weekend.  I am extremely nervous, lol. Any advice would be greatly appriciated.

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to the forum Jason!

Check out the free 5 day e-course.

It's a great place to start.

http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

Al

 

[sauced]

Welcome to the forum!! Smoking a chicken is a great way to get your feet wet!! Yes, do the 5 day course, great advice!!

 

[babyham420]

Thanks,

I signed up for the course.  I am smoking the birds tomorrow. I will take pics and post them when i get completed

 

[lancep]

Hey Jason, welcome. Chicken and sausage are like peanut butter and jelly. Hope it comes out for you.

Lance

 

[tbrtt1]

Welcome. The best way to learn is start smoking. Chicken and pork butt are cheap so you won't feel as bad if they don't turn out too good.

2 things you must know that is universal in the smoking world:
1- know you smoker temp
2- know the meat temp, ribs being the exception since the meat parts aren't big enough to keep a thermometer of in. Though you can periodically check the temp for ribs with an instant read thermometer.

Most smokers would say a quality dual probe thermometer is the most important tool to own. One probe to monitor the smoker temp and the other to monitor the meat temp. .

 

[lemans]

If you r looking , your not cookin!!
Keep the smoker closed as much as possible

 

[lemans]

My 2cents!!!