hello all

[firemed968]

Hello everyone,

After reading several threads on this forum I have decided to become a member.

I am new to smoking, in fact so new that I am right now waiting for UPS to deliver my first smoker.

I am 35 years old and live in the tampa bay area of Florida. I have been grilling since my teens, but never managed to get a smoker. I am so excited for my first to arrive, I can almost taste all the things I can imagine making.

Here recently I
 have been doing a ton of research online to figure out how to smoke. So far I have found a lot of information, but I won't know how good it is till I am able to finally start smoking.

I am working on getting some wood together for this wonderful smoking odyssey. I am still not sure what I should be getting. I have an oak and grapefruit tree in my yard that I am in the process of trimming up and get ready for use. Anyone familiar with using grapefruit wood that could tell me how much seasoning is needed would be appreciated. also same goes for the oak.

Anyway, hope to learn lots of new and delicious things here.

 

[so ms smoker]

  Wecome to the forum! Glad to have you with us. Please update your profile so we will know what area you are from. Also, sign up for Jeff's 5 day e-course. It will give you lots of valuable info!

  As for the wood you have available, go ahead and trim as needed. Cut to length, and let it season over the summer. Find seasoned wood to use for now. Each wood gives different flavours so try several to see what you like. I prefere pecan for pork, fruit wood for chicken, and hickory/mesquite for beef. But this is not a hard and fast rule. If you like it, it is not wrong.

  Enjoy smoking and feel free to ask questions. We are always willing to help!

   Mike

 

[s2k9k]

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it! The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

Here is a link to Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course  that Mike mentioned,  it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!

 

[kathrynn]

 to SMF!  Glad you decided to joined us! You will do fine.  Jump in and enjoy the smokes!

If you need help roaming around the forums...just shout!  Will be glad to help out!

Kat