Hey SMF! I'm Matt and I'm semi-new here--I've browsed before but only created my account today.
I fell in love with BBQ during the "Big Apple BBQ" events in NYC which exposed me to pitmasters from around the country. (Mike Emerson of Pappy's Smokehouse brought my favorite ribs last time he was there)
Since then, my brother in law gave me an "El Cheapo Brinkmann" which only made it worse--once I found out that even a cheap smoker could make such amazing food with a little TLC (and a few mods) I started making a habit of ribs with the occasional pulled pork or brisket. I haven't been as successful with those, but I haven't tried as much. If anyone has some good tips on pulled pork/brisket, I'd love to hear them!
I made an account since I've decided I want to (finally) build myself a UDS after a year of thinking about it. Figured I'd get more engaged and hopefully share a successful build, if I'm not too embarrassed by the craftsmanship. I thought about buying a Big Poppa Smokers kit, and I still might, but if anyone knows of some good resources for UDS builds (aside from just browsing the forums) I'm looking for them now so I can figure out the design and materials.
After I build the UDS, I'm thinking of starting to experiment with some rub and sauce ingredients, since I've been using store-bought up until now. I've found a few I like, but I wonder if I can do even better by customizing for myself.
Along with the ECB, I've got a Weber Kettle that I love for grilling burgers, sausage, wings, etc. Always looking for new things to try. One of my favorites was putting my cast iron on the Weber and slicing thin strips of ribeye and onions to make the base of a cheesesteak.
Thanks everyone for what I've already learned. Looking forward to more time on these forums going forward!
I fell in love with BBQ during the "Big Apple BBQ" events in NYC which exposed me to pitmasters from around the country. (Mike Emerson of Pappy's Smokehouse brought my favorite ribs last time he was there)
Since then, my brother in law gave me an "El Cheapo Brinkmann" which only made it worse--once I found out that even a cheap smoker could make such amazing food with a little TLC (and a few mods) I started making a habit of ribs with the occasional pulled pork or brisket. I haven't been as successful with those, but I haven't tried as much. If anyone has some good tips on pulled pork/brisket, I'd love to hear them!
I made an account since I've decided I want to (finally) build myself a UDS after a year of thinking about it. Figured I'd get more engaged and hopefully share a successful build, if I'm not too embarrassed by the craftsmanship. I thought about buying a Big Poppa Smokers kit, and I still might, but if anyone knows of some good resources for UDS builds (aside from just browsing the forums) I'm looking for them now so I can figure out the design and materials.
After I build the UDS, I'm thinking of starting to experiment with some rub and sauce ingredients, since I've been using store-bought up until now. I've found a few I like, but I wonder if I can do even better by customizing for myself.
Along with the ECB, I've got a Weber Kettle that I love for grilling burgers, sausage, wings, etc. Always looking for new things to try. One of my favorites was putting my cast iron on the Weber and slicing thin strips of ribeye and onions to make the base of a cheesesteak.
Thanks everyone for what I've already learned. Looking forward to more time on these forums going forward!