Greetings from Ohio.

[sidewinder73]

Hello Eveyone,

I'm Chris from the Cleveland area and we are currently staying dry from the FrankenStorm. I've been smoking for about 3 yrs now. I started on a charcoal grill using indirect heat. Last Christmas my wife surprised me with a Masterbuilt horizontal offset smoker/grill. I've been loving this hobby and it is quickly becoming my passion. I'm looking forward to tapping into all the knowledge on this forum.

Live to Smoke :grilling_smilie:

Chris

 

[humdinger]

Welcome from your neighbor to the north(west)! lots of good info on this forum. Hope it expands your horizons the way it did mine.

 

[jp61]

Chris 

 to SMF! You'll love this place! And Go Brow........ahhh, never mind! Maybe next year!

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Welcome,Chris , from the Cleveland area. You need not look further for all your smoking needs . We have your back.

Feel free to ask questions and send some Q-view of your equip. and what you cook on it ,don't be slammed with a :

What is your fuel of choice? Do you make your own Rubs and Sauces? What kind of area do you have your equip. set-up ? What's your favorite Smoked food? Do you have any pieces of cooking utensils that you think are unique?...     Inquiring people want to know!!!

Have fun and as always...

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Chris! 

 to SMF!!! We're happy you found us!

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello Chris and welcome to SMF from a former Ohioan!

 

[sidewinder73]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I don't have any pics handy as I have never thought to take a pic of my setup. I keep my smoker (Masterbuilt offset smoker) in the Garage, because of the climate change here in Ohio. I roll it out to the back patio for most smoking. We've had it down to several Browns Tailgates as well. Yes, I am one of the suckers who still believe there is always next year.

I have smoked chicken (I have a hard time keeping the skin edible), brisket, pork butt, turkey and Steel Head Trout. I like hickory for my Beef. Cherry and apple for pork and poultry.

I'll post some pictures once I smoke something again. I am interested in Mods for this Masterbuilt solid fuel offset smoker. I haven't been able to find any through searches, but I don't believe I was having good patience when looking through the results. My biggest concern is consistent temp with regards to reaching temp and maintaining it as well as more even from left to right temps. I have lowered the coal grate to increase the size of the firebox, which seems small to begin with. I'm concerned that airflow is also a concern for the firebox and cooking cavity.

I'm already enjoying this site. Thanks to all who built this Site!

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Well,Chris... all that 'not taking pics' is about to change. Your 'Better Half' will think you are crazy, but who knows , maybe we all are, so what , we have fun...

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Have fun , a Happy Holiday Season , and ...

 

[sidewinder73]

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• sidewinder73
• Jan 21, 2013

I made an investment recently and purchased the Lang 48 Patio.  I received last Wednesday.  Seasoned it on Saturday and used it for Que on Sunday.  I was very pleased with temp control in this cold, gusty weather.

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• sidewinder73
• Jan 21, 2013

I smoked (2) 6-7 lb briskets and 3 roaster chickens about 5 lbs each.  I didn't take very many pictures, because it was so cold out side, but the brisket was exceptional.  I smoked using apple wood from a local orchard.  Held temps between 220 and 240 degrees for about 8 hours.  Stored rubbed briskets overnight before the cook tighly wrapped in plastic wrap.  I then held the Briskets in an insulated cooler for 3 hours.  The picture below was the 2nd Brisket we dug into. 

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• sidewinder73
• Jan 21, 2013

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF! We are glad you joined us!

If you need helping roaming around here...just shout!  Will be happy to help!

Kat

 

[borique]

Welcome fellow Clevelander I know what you mean about the weather one day it's sunny next day it'll be cold...