Hello from Arkansas (that's pronounced R can saw)

[Thomas Larsen]

I'm here to learn how to use my new smoker. My wonderful daughter gave me an electric smoker for my birthday and I have no idea how to use it.

That's where ya'll come in. I'm gonna read and learn as much as I can without being a bother, but when confused or stuck I'll hollar for help.

I've done bit of lookin' arond here and you seem like a great bunch of folks that love to cook and eat. I think we'll get along just fine.

Thanks for havin' me.

 

[kelbro]

Welcome. That's a good daughter!

 

[tropics]

Welcome to SMF What brand of electric did she get you?
Richie

 

[Braz]

Welcome. Here's a good place to start
https://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

What part of Arkansas? The north-west part of the state has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. I have enjoyed many of them.

 

[biteme7951]

Welcome, and I hope nobody from Cans-ass takes exception to your pronunciation.:cool:

Barry.

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

 

[banderson7474]

Welcome to the club!

 

[CombatBarbecue]

Welcome to SMF. Cant wait to see the results of your first cook.

 

[dcecil]

welcome from California, this is a great place to be

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome to the site, and don't worry about asking questions. That's why we're here.

Chris

 

[Bearcarver]

I'm here to learn how to use my new smoker. My wonderful daughter gave me an electric smoker for my birthday and I have no idea how to use it.

That's where ya'll come in. I'm gonna read and learn as much as I can without being a bother, but when confused or stuck I'll hollar for help.

I've done bit of lookin' arond here and you seem like a great bunch of folks that love to cook and eat. I think we'll get along just fine.

Thanks for havin' me.

Welcome Thomas!!
I'm glad I've been pronouncing it right for nearly 70 years.
How else would one pronounce "R-can-saw" ?

Bear

 

[pi guy]

Welcome from Michigan. This place is a great help to newbies, as I can totally attest to. Enjoy your new hobby!

 

[ksblazer]

Welcome from Tacoma Washington. Glad you found us here

 

[Thomas Larsen]

Welcome Thomas!!
I'm glad I've been pronouncing it right for nearly 70 years.
How else would one pronounce "R-can-saw" ?

Bear

"Are cans us" is a very common pronunciation used by folks north of the Mason Dixon line. When I visit Kansas they call the Arkansas river the "Are cans us" river. I really don't care one way or another, but my grand dad would certainly fight over it. The Kansas raiders were brutal to the natives of these hills.

I am blessed to live in NW Arkansas in the heart of the Ozarks. I'm about 45 miles east of Fayetteville, Home of the Razorbacks. Go Hogs. Now, I need to learn to cook some hog. LOL.

 

[Thomas Larsen]

Welcome. Here's a good place to start
https://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

What part of Arkansas? The north-west part of the state has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. I have enjoyed many of them.

I am blessed to live very close to hwy's 21 and 412. Just 15 miles north of Boxley. Great area for bikes. Little resturant down the road called Sugar Bugars, they serve awesom BBQ and craft beer. Perhaps you've been there.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Hello there! And welcome from Mountain Home!

 

[Thomas Larsen]

Welcome to SMF What brand of electric did she get you?
Richie

I am the proud owner of a Masterbuilt 140S. Heck it even came with a remote control. I can't seem to get any football game on it yet. Must be do'in something wrong. LOL

 

[Thomas Larsen]

Hello there! And welcome from Mountain Home!

Hello neighbor. You're just a hop, skip and jump down the road from us. Don't get there often but enjoy the shopping wien we do. lots of antique and flea markets in the area.

 

[Thomas Larsen]

Welcome. That's a good daughter!

She's certainly a keeper. I've started doing most of the cooking, my wifes not doing well. I was talking about my love of the slow cooker and how easy it was to cook up a good meal. She felt that this would be another way for me to easily produce some edible food. I'm astounded at the range of things you can cook on the smoker. Corn, mac and cheese, Cabbage and potatoes just to name a few. Who says cookin' can't be fun too.

 

[Thomas Larsen]

I will say this. I belong to several firearms related forums and am no stranger to the way they work. This is the friendliest bunch of folks I've ever encountered. Thank you all for the warm welcome, you're too kind.