First timer from Washington

[GusGerrits]

Hello All,

My name is Gus from Washington state. Been wanting to get a smoker for years and finally found an Oklahoma Joe’s offset (Highland model) for the right price. Previous owner already put baffles in, made a custom charcoal basket, lined the bottom with bricks, lowered the chimney intake and sealed the smoke leaks! So I’m pretty much ready to go. Have a 16# brisket in the freezer I want to smoke but I might start out with something a little easier... suggestions?


Already enjoying all the info in here.

Gus

 

[Rings Я Us]

Howdy and welcome!
Most likely everyone will suggest a pork butt and a chicken butterflied for first couple tries. Little cheaper and easier to do.
Pork butt is kinda the same way most do a brisket. Rub and length of smoke.
I think just to relax and not worry bout the temps staying perfect is best thing to keep in mind.. averages from 225-300 are good.

Have fun and best of luck.. get lots of sleep the day before the smoke and have fun. :)

 

[GusGerrits]

Awesome, thanks. With a 2 year old and a 5 month old “lots of sleep” is a very relative thing, but I’ll try.

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to the forum!
Glad to have you join the group!
Al

 

[gmc2003]

Almost anything is easier then brisket. If you want easy and quick then meatloaf fit's the bill. That is if you like meatloaf.

Good luck and let us know how it goes with whatever you decide.

Chris

 

[eatmypork]

Welcome, what part of Washington are you in . I'm in colvill wa

 

[GusGerrits]

Welcome, what part of Washington are you in . I'm in colvill wa

I'm in Olympia

 

[daveomak]

Howdy from Omak...

 

[gary s]

Good afternoon and welcome to the forum from a partly sunny and warm 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