Hello from Michigan!

[jc523]

My Camp Chef Woodwind is on a truck somewhere, making its way to my house, should be here sometime early next week.

I'm new to smoking and pellet grills - what should be my first smoke?

 

[ronf]

Welcome jc523.
I would suggest pork shoulder for your first smoke. But plan on approximately 12 hours for internal temp of 195*-200*.
Good luck.

 

[JC in GB]

Pork shoulder is inexpensive and forgiving. It is also quite versatile. I have done pork shoulder with no rub or seasoning at all, just heat and smoke. Shredded and seasoned after the cook.

It is not my favorite method but for a first time cook, that will give you a great learning experience about just how you want to enhance that smoke and pork flavor.

I like to pull the shoulder out of the pit at about 203 F IT. Wrap it, let it rest a while (30 - 60 minutes) then shred it. Save any juice from the wrap to make a finishing sauce if you want to go that route.

Happy smoking....

JC

 

[fivetricks]

Welcome from the Flint area :-)

What part of the state do you call home?

 

[Blues1]

Welcome from South Carolina!

 

[jc523]

Welcome from the Flint area :-)

What part of the state do you call home?

Thanks!

I'm from Rochester Hills, just down I-75 from you.

 

[JC in GB]

Also, sorry, where are my manners? Welcome from Wisconsin!

JC

 

[fivetricks]

Thanks!

I'm from Rochester Hills, just down I-75 from you.

I work in Rochester hills and all over Oakland county delivering concrete :-) actually just came from John R and 18m on my last load