Chronic burner from St. Louis

[stlwaffles]

Well, not having any family or friends that really smoke, when my wife bought me a smoker last Christmas and I have been determined to figure it out on my own. I failed miserably... I have burned many racks of ribs trying to figure it out. I stumbled on this forum and the 5 day course while searching for a getter way to keep temp in my 2 door brinkmann smoker. Thanks to the advise here I have ordered a better charcoals pan and some felt to seal the doors.

Once the new pan gets in next week I will be trying again to hold temps and make a nice rack of ribs.

 

[scarbelly]

Hello and 

 to SMF - glad to have you here 

 

[stlwaffles]

I just found the fatty section.....wow, it all looks so good. I might have to try one next weekend and not the ribs I planned on. Maybe both....

 

[s2k9k]

 to SMF!!! We're happy you found us!

Here's an almost fail safe way to smoke ribs:

 http://www.smoking-meat.com/july-12-2012-221-baby-back-ribs-on-big-green-egg-ceramic-cooker.html

 

[piaconis]

Welcome!  Glad you found us!

One of the flaws of most run of the mill smoker designs is poor thermometer placement or construction.  Not sure if you've invested in a digital thermo yet, but I highly recommend it.

Best of luck!  Be sure and post some pics of your creations, and happy smoking!

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF .

Do both, Make a Breakfast fatty then when its done put the ribs on for lunch.

 

[shoneyboy]

 to SMF....glad to have you here.....SB

 

[stlwaffles]

Welcome!  Glad you found us!



One of the flaws of most run of the mill smoker designs is poor thermometer placement or construction.  Not sure if you've invested in a digital thermo yet, but I highly recommend it.


Best of luck!  Be sure and post some pics of your creations, and happy smoking!

I have a digital probe for IT, but nothing for ambient yet. I usually set the thermometer from my oven in there but I keep having to open the door. I plan to weld a bung on and put a more permanent probe in the smoker, but my welder is currently out of gas.

 

[roller]

Welcome to SMF good to have you with us !