Canadian Smoking/grilling lover

[roper33]

Hi guys, my name is Craig and I live in Montreal. I currently have a brinkmann gourmet charcoal smoker, and it's treated me very well, but I will be ordering the Smokin-it #1 in the next few weeks. My favorite recipes are KC dry rub on baby backs, lemon pepper smoked chicken and pork butts.

I've only been smoking for about 2 years, but have a great interest in it and hope to learn/share a few things in these forums. Some things I have yet to smoke but plan on doing soon, is Mac n cheese, almonds and jalapeño poppers.

Oh, I also love beer!

Cheers,

Craig

 

[stovebolt]

Welcome to the forum, Craig.

I started with a brinkman charcoal rig also. Made a lot of good stuff with it.

This is a fine place to learn.

Good luck with the Smokin-it.

Chuck

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Craig! 

 to SMF!!! We're happy you joined us! 

 

[roper33]

Thanks guys, looking forward to learning from you and sharing some of my recipes.

 

[hambone1950]

Welcome ! My first smoker was a brinkmann gourmet as well. This forum is a great way to improve your results. Good luck , brother!

 

[bluebombersfan]

Welcome to SMF!! 

 

[roper33]

So... I made some new purchases to enhance my smoking experience this week. First i got the Smokin-it #1 smoker. It is surprisingly small in size, but surprisingly fits a lot of food, more than enough to feed me and my wife and son. I then got myself a Maverick ET73 digital remote thermometer. Another plus of this setup will be that the smokin-it doesn't get hot on the outside, so it gives me a little peace of mind with my 3 year old running around the yard, whereas with my brinkmann charcoal (which i will still use occasionally) I am always scared he will touch it.

I also got some amazon giftcards for christmas, and decided to pick myself up a jalapeno tray, a sauce mop, a bunch of different wood chips, a jerky gun and lots of seasonings. I plan to put this all to good use, and will usually try to take pics and share them, along with the recipes in the forums!

I am one excited Q'er... the smokin-it has just had it's 2nd seasoning and i'll be trying some beef ribs and a few ABT's to start!

Cheers, and happy smoking!

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF Craig!  We are glad you joined us!  I started with a Brinkman Electric.  They are easy to use...and not that expensive to start out with.

Have you signed up for Jeff's E-Course yet?  If not...here is a link: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/127/5-day-smoking-basics-ecourse

There is a ton of helpful information that comes with it.

If you have any questions...just give us a shout!  We will be happy to help!

Kat

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Welcome, Craig!


~Martin