Good deal on first smoker

[fitzdawg79]

So I've been looking into smoking for some time now, and finally decided to pull the trigger this weekend, and here's my purchase story:

I was looking at the Perfect Flame smoker at Lowe's as my first smoker and ended up getting a really good deal on it. They had two of them left, so I asked a Lowe's employee to match the price that Wal-Mart has on the GOSM ($108), which he agreed to. When I got customer service to check out, the cashier gave me an additional 10% off to beat Wal-Mart's price.

So to sum up: Originally $159, marked down to $119, price matched to $108, then 10% off to bring the total to $97 and change.

Now I'm looking forward to seasoning one day this week, then spending Saturday smoking some meat! Anybody got any suggestions for what my first smoke should be?

 

[pepeskitty]

Seems to me ribs are a staple of smoking meat. I choose ribs as my first item in my Traeger first time out. Just my two cents.

 

[fire it up]

Damn that is a good deal! Nice score!

First smoke suggestions...man that is a question, fatties are always great, no matter what you stuff them with (even if you don't stuff them) they are great and only take 2-3 hours and are very forgiving.
Another great start would be some pulled pork, another forgiving meat as far as smoke goes and tastes wonderful, as far as a first smoke I think those would be two good choices that would work out great.
And if you do PP (pulled pork) don't forget the finishing sauce and the coleslaw

 

[alx]

Smoke some meat brother.I go with the sales.Fire that bad boy up and smile.................

 

[nickelmore]

I tried a couple of yard birds. They are cheap, pretty forgiving if something goes wrong, you can always finish up on the grill.

My first time out was a disaster and am glad I had something inexpensive. They turned out good after a good while.

Just remember food safety and get meat over 140 in 4 hours or less

 

[ronp]

Nice score on the smoker.

I think a whole chicken would be easy, about 3 hours and you can get a feel for your smoker. A fatty is another option.

Good luck on whatever you do.

 

[fitzdawg79]

Boston Butts are $1.79/lb at Publix here in GA this week, so it's looking like pulled pork!

 

[beer-b-q]

Great Buy, This time of year they are glad to get rid of summer stock...

 

[cman95]

Boston butt and a fatty, both good starters. Good luck with your smoke.

Edit: Or a meatloaf would be nice.

 

[tndawg]

I second the meatloaf. Pretty much fool-proof and only takes about 3 hours!