Hello from NJ

[gutshot]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I am new to the world of smoking. I am looking at purchasing a Perfect Flame LP smoker from lowes in the next couple of days. Not sure what I will try to cook first, maybe some baby back ribs? Have been checking out a lot of smoking/bbq sites to get ideas and tips. This is a great site with a ton of good info and great people who are passionate about what they do. I will try to post some pics when I get everything set up and get some cooking done.

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF. Glad you joined us.

 

[the dude abides]

Welcome gutshot.

In addition to ribs, a pork butt is a pretty good one to try for a first time. But depending on the size they can be a long time in the smoker. Also, chicken quarters or is another recommendation. They're cheap to buy (so you don't feel as bad if they get ruined) and have a short cook time and they're delicious.

 

[richoso1]

Welcome to the SMF, and may I suggest Jeff's free 5-day Ecoarse. Good reading/review for all. It will help on that learning curve. It's all good my friend.

 

[billbo]

Welcome Gutshot!

 

[fired up]

Welcome aboard!

 

[fire it up]

Welcome gutshot.
Nice to know there are at least a small handful of Jersey folks who like BBQ.

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum Gunshot! Glad to have you aboard. :)

 

[meatball]

Welcome Gutshot!

 

[dirtman775]

One more for the east coast!!!!!....welcome

 

[mballi3011]

I'm really glad you could join us here. You'll like it theres alot of good people here with great advice and recipes. If your looking for good first smokes I would say chicken there yummy, easy, and pretty fast smoking. Ribs are a another good one just smoke them with the 3-2-1 method and you'll be the hero at the dinner table. So happy smokin and
Welcome To The Addition

 

[beer-b-q]

Hi Gutshot, Glad to have you with us.

 

[gutshot]

Wow! thanks for the welcome guys. I will try the course you mentioned. I also ordered a book
Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue, on Your Charcoal Grill, Water Smoker, or Wood-Burning Pit
Got it used on amazon.com for around $8.