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My name is Jesse, and I am a meat smoking and grilling addict. I got started two years ago when I first tried smoking a pork roast in my little charcoal picnic grill, the kind that one would use while tailgating. I spread the coals to the outside edges, put a little foil drip pan in with some apple cider vinegar, and a small pork loin roast. I threw apple wood chips that I had been soaking in water on top of the coals and closed the lid and let it go for a couple of hours. At the time I thought it was the greatest thing in the world, but as I learned more about smoking I was able to prepare better and better meals. Since then I have done briskets, pork shoulders, and lots of steak ranging from higher end cuts to processing larger roasts and tenderloins into steaks for the grill.
If I had to pick one thing that I loved the most about smoking and grilling I would have to say it would be the spending time with family and friends while I do it. I never smoke or grill just for myself and my wife - we almost always make a party out of it. My goal is to become good enough to prepare a meal for a party that my guests would believe it was catered by a professional. Another aspect of smoking and grilling that I really love is playing around with all sorts of recipes for rubs, marinades, mops, and injections. To me, that is where the really creative aspect comes in.
I am looking forward to lurking on the forums for a while before jumping into the conversation, as I think I have a lot of learning and catch up to do.
My name is Jesse, and I am a meat smoking and grilling addict. I got started two years ago when I first tried smoking a pork roast in my little charcoal picnic grill, the kind that one would use while tailgating. I spread the coals to the outside edges, put a little foil drip pan in with some apple cider vinegar, and a small pork loin roast. I threw apple wood chips that I had been soaking in water on top of the coals and closed the lid and let it go for a couple of hours. At the time I thought it was the greatest thing in the world, but as I learned more about smoking I was able to prepare better and better meals. Since then I have done briskets, pork shoulders, and lots of steak ranging from higher end cuts to processing larger roasts and tenderloins into steaks for the grill.
If I had to pick one thing that I loved the most about smoking and grilling I would have to say it would be the spending time with family and friends while I do it. I never smoke or grill just for myself and my wife - we almost always make a party out of it. My goal is to become good enough to prepare a meal for a party that my guests would believe it was catered by a professional. Another aspect of smoking and grilling that I really love is playing around with all sorts of recipes for rubs, marinades, mops, and injections. To me, that is where the really creative aspect comes in.
I am looking forward to lurking on the forums for a while before jumping into the conversation, as I think I have a lot of learning and catch up to do.
