Finally making an account.

[jeffb0721]

Hey everyone. Jeff from the suburbs of Chicago. Got a smoker as a wedding gift from the mother in law this past spring, and I caught the bug. Using a Masterbuilt 30" propane, and I picked up a 12" a maze n tube. SMF has become my go to reference for all my firsts. So far I've done several pulled pork shoulders, a brisket, pork ribs, a turkey, various chicken parts, a fatty, and 3 slabs of belly bacon. Happy to begin contributing.

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to the forum Jeff!

Glad you  decided to join us!

Al

 

[ab canuck]

Hello and welcome to SMF from the Great white North 

. Browse the forums and ask lots of questions, get involved. There is a an amazing amount of info, recipes and knowledge here that are second to none. Enjoy good luck and share your experiences. 

 

[johnmeyer]

I grew up in River Forest and Oak Park. I love the Chicago suburbs. Enjoy smoking!

 

[gary s]

  Good morning and welcome to the forum from a beautiful day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web.                                    Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

        Gary

 

[tallbm]

Hi there and welcome!  Looks like you are well on your way.

What wood did you use on your belly bacon.  I am doing my first batch this weekend and I "think" I have decided to do 8 pounds with hickory only.  And the other 8 pounds with apple only.

I've done my fair share of searching to come to these conclusions but I would like to hear any input I can get because I'm still a little torn and thinking I would like to do a pecan + cherry smoke rather than the apple.  Or just a cherry smoke rather than apple.  Aggghhh so many options so few bellies ready and so little time :)