Hello from Cleveland Ohio

[smokingcrocop]

Hello all. I'm new here. Just got a 30" masterbuilt eletric for my bday and have done ribs to perfection. I'm looking into doing beef jerky next. Any and all advise is welcome. I prefer a dry hot and spicy flavor. No sweeteness at all. I will also be doing smoking meat the way we do it in the old country. This is crazy thought and I would probably get quartered if I tried our traditional meat preserving in a eletric smoker but its cheaper than building a cinder block smoke house LOL. I WILL be making "spek" (smoked bacon) which is eaten without frying and Croatian and Slovenian style kobasi. Also smoked pork and beef loin which might have to wait till next winter. It cures more so in salt, garlic, And cold wind rather than smoke. Does anyone know anything about what I'm talking about lol? I will post pics and stories when i do these different meats. in the meantime any advice on the jerky would be much appreciated I'm very excited about this site!

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hello!

 to the SMF, the best BBQ site on the web.  Whatever you need to know about the fine art of BBQ you can find it right here, from recipes to technical knowledge.

One thing you need to know about us is that we like to see pictures of your creations and your gear.  We call it Q-View and its basically the 

!!!

So, don't just talk about your food, show it!  Otherwise you may get a gentle reminder, like this...

  or this...

Good Luck and Get Smokin'

Bill

 

[gotarace]

Hi SmokingCroCop and 

 to SMF...we are glad you found us!!! Sounds like your smoker is going to be working overtime...quite a list of smokes on your agenda. You are going to love this place and our handy search option is a great place to start getting the recipes you are looking for. We love to share our smoking knowledge here...we all have the same desire to make excellent BBQ. Looking forward to seeing your posts around the site...

Len

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us!  I know that there are some of the guys in the bacon forum that will know exactly what you are wanting to do....all you have to do is ask!

Jeff offers a free 5 day E-course.  It is packed with great information anyone can use no matter your experience level!

http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[disturbed1]

:welcome1: to the forum

 

[piaconis]

Welcome!  Nice to see some other NEO folks on here!  If you get a moment, stop on over and join us at the Ohio Members forum.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/groups/show/5/ohio-members
 

As a Cleveland-born boy myself, I love our rich ethnic heritage.  Looking forward to seeing some pics of your work on here.

 

[seenred]

Welcome aboard! Glad you joined us. You've found a great place to learn and share ideas. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another.  Congrats on the new MES, and just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty.