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Hello From Nor Cal

Discussion in 'Roll Call' started by kaptn35, Dec 21, 2006.

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  1. Dec 21, 2006 #1
    kaptn35

    kaptn35 Fire Starter

    Roanoke
    Fremont Ca here and a newbie to smoking....Dont have a smoker yet but that should be soon. I got into making pulled pork via oven and now want to venture the Smoking Way!

    Jenn Aire Grill 60K BTU is my grill
     
  3. Dec 21, 2006 #2
    icemn62

    icemn62 Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    Long Beach, California
    Welcome Kaptn, grab a cold one and jump into the fray. nothing beats pulled pork unless it is smoked brisket, or Smoked Ribs. I even like smoked appetizers, and a good home smoked chicken.

    If you have questions, please feel free to ask them.
     
  4. Dec 21, 2006 #3
    abraxasil

    abraxasil Newbie

    Southern Illinois
    Welcome Kaptn, glad you're here. This is definately the place to learn a lot and get lots of great ideas, no matter what kind of smoker you wind up with. Download the 5-day smoking course that is on this site - it's a great place to start. Ask lots of questions, read the posts, and you will have a ball.
     
  5. Dec 22, 2006 #4
    kaptn35

    kaptn35 Fire Starter

    Roanoke
    I have been checking these posts out for months now.

    I went looking for some Brisket at Coscto out here in Cali but they dont have any...:(

    guess I will have to find a local butcher somewhere out here close by.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2006 #5
    dgross

    dgross Meat Mopper

    The boonies of NC
    Did you ask the butcher at costco? They might be willing to order one (or a few [​IMG] )for you if you ask. Good luck and happy smoking!
     
  7. Dec 23, 2006 #6
    kaptn35

    kaptn35 Fire Starter

    Roanoke
    I asked her if they had any beef briskets but she said no....sometimes they do she said but its been awhile.
     
  8. Dec 23, 2006 #7
    up in smoke

    up in smoke Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    Trimble, Alabama on the water at Smith Lake
    Do you have any Sam’s Club? They usually have those cuts, packers or flats readily available! [​IMG] Good place for Boston Butts, Loins and Salmon too!
     
  9. Dec 23, 2006 #8
    az_redneck

    az_redneck Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    Casa Grande, AZ
    Welcome Kaptn35 from another noob here.. My wife grew up in Fremont. Graduated from Fremont high. I grew un in SoCal and both of us ended up here in Arizona..

    Just got a GOSM for Christmas and I am looking forward to lighting it up about mid-January since I have to care for my mom for a few weeks.

    Happy smoking and I'm looking forward to reading your posts..

    Paul
     
  11. Dec 23, 2006 #9
    pigcicles

    pigcicles Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Home
    Welcome to the forum kaptn35. You'll find a wealth of info here, along with some of the best food and people. I'm up late tonight with a brisket smoke myself. Hope Santa is good to ya this year and Good Luck
     
  12. Dec 23, 2006 #10
    ultramag

    ultramag SMF Events Planning Committee

    Clinton, MO
    Welcome to SMF kaptn35. Glad you decided to join us. I look forward to your posts in the forums. If you like that oven pulled pork are you in for a treat.
     
  13. Dec 24, 2006 #11
    Dutch

    Dutch Smoking Guru Staff Member Administrator Group Lead OTBS Member OTBS Admin SMF Premier Member

    Midvale, UT
    We love it when a lurker decides to join the SMF family, kaptn. You hang with us and you'll be hanging with the best. Folks here will help you become the best pitmaster in your neighborhood-all you gotta do is read the forums and ask questions. The adage "The only dumb question is the question that you don't ask" applies here. You will get a reply by way of a (or several) detailed answer or someone will post a link where your question has been asked and a reply given. Best of luck on this new and addicting hobby.

    Enjoy!!
     
  14. Dec 25, 2006 #12
    gunslinger

    gunslinger Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    Beautiful Missouri Ozark Mountain Country
    Wlcome to SMF. Once you start smokin' you'll never use that oven again, unless it's to finish a butt
     
  16. Jan 11, 2007 #13
    cheech

    cheech Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Beautiful Grand Rapids Michigan
    Hey Kaptn35 did you ever end getting a smoker?
     
  17. Apr 11, 2007 #14
    kaptn35

    kaptn35 Fire Starter

    Roanoke
    Well just put in a order at Walmart for the GOSM Big Block. I am waiting for that email that says......your order has come in and is ready for pickup!!!

    funny, I have been cooking ribs via oven and grill and wife saw on food network some ribs with some slow cooked meat and she said it looked good. So she gave me the go ahead to get one. I was holding out because I am thinking of relocating outside of california and didn't want another toy to trek along with me.
     
  18. Apr 11, 2007 #15
    deejaydebi

    deejaydebi Legendary Pitmaster

    Connecticut
    kaptn -
    It doesn't get any easier than that! Enjoy Wer're here when your ready to go.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Apr 11, 2007 #16
    cajun_1

    cajun_1 Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Idaho
    [​IMG] Welcome to the SMF [​IMG]
     
  20. Apr 12, 2007 #17
    kaptn35

    kaptn35 Fire Starter

    Roanoke
    well got the email yesterday that the smoker is ready for pickup.....I am going to pick it up this evening. I read all these forums about seasing in it first so if anyone has any advice on the best ways to do it let me know.

    I think the first thing I am going to try is Dutch's Sausage stuffed Pork Lion. I have always wanted to taste that and never done one yet.....hopefully there is time this weekend to try it.
     
  21. Apr 12, 2007 #18
    smokincowboy

    smokincowboy Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    between Columbus/Dayton Ohio
    Welcome from Ohio
     
  22. Apr 12, 2007 #19
    deejaydebi

    deejaydebi Legendary Pitmaster

    Connecticut
    Alright Kaptn!

    Now your ready to go! [​IMG]
     
  23. Apr 13, 2007 #20
    bud's bbq

    bud's bbq Meat Mopper

    Ada, MI
    Kaptn,

    Welcome. The GOSM is a good smoker. We have it in the gasser mode and it has been very, very good. Thought I saw that you are a Lions fan? Have you got Michigan connections?
     
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