Hello from Sunny Florida

[Mudfever]

Hello,

I am excited to be here! I have been grilling since I was a child (8-9), when my mother bought a little propane grill and had trouble assembling it. I have done both charcoal and propane and been through many a grills. But I have never smoked anything. My father in law was a great smoker, but sadly he passed away only a few years after we married and I never got the chance to learn.

Over the last year or so, finally all of my children and my wife have grown to love chicken wings and BBQ (Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, etc.) I explain as growing up in Louisiana, when we said BBQ, it included ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, turkey, etc. Then moving to North Carolina (eastern), they say BBQ and you ask what kind, and they reply BBQ. To them, pulled pork is BBQ. If they say we are having BBQ, it is just pulled pork. I digress. Then one of my poker buddies smoked some meats for a poker night and I started wanting to learn.

I have been looking into smoking more and more. Well I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a smoker (Recteq Flagship 1100) over the weekend. I am excited to learn and explore this new hobby.

Mud

 

[DRKsmoking]

Welcome Mud from Nova scotia.

You found the right place , lots of very friendly and helpful folks here.

Any questions just ask and some one will be by and help or at least point you in the right direction.

David

 

[Astralogics]

Welcome Mud from Hawaii!

This site is seriously a treasure trove of knowledge, and I know you'll love it here.

 

[GatorAGR]

You're starting off with good gear which will help. I've been looking at the RecTeq for a while in the event I move to a pellet smoker. Good luck!

 

[normanaj]

Hello from RI.

 

[sandyut]

Welcome to SMF from Colorado

 

[JLeonard]

welcome from Arkansas! look forward to post and pics. We like show and tell around here. Dont hesitate ask any and all questions. one of us will be able to give ya a answer.


Jim

 

[Fueling Around]

Welcome from uh foggy Florida.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Welcome from SE ID… glad you joined us!

 

[bigfurmn]

Mudfever , welcome from balmy Minnesota. This place has great info and great people. Be careful though, you will end up addicted but it's fun.

 

[DougE]

Welcome from Kentucky!

 

[ron50]

Welcome from another Floridian. You picked the right place. Tons of smoking knowledge and lots of friendly people happy to share it.

 

[fxsales1959]

Welcome from SE Florida (N Cuba)

 

[912smoker]

Welcome to SMF from SE GA and you've landed at the best spot on the worldwideweb!

Keith

 

[JckDanls 07]

Welcome from another Floridian... what part of Fl. ?

 

[Rick in AZ]

Hello,

I am excited to be here! I have been grilling since I was a child (8-9), when my mother bought a little propane grill and had trouble assembling it. I have done both charcoal and propane and been through many a grills. But I have never smoked anything. My father in law was a great smoker, but sadly he passed away only a few years after we married and I never got the chance to learn.

Over the last year or so, finally all of my children and my wife have grown to love chicken wings and BBQ (Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, etc.) I explain as growing up in Louisiana, when we said BBQ, it included ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, turkey, etc. Then moving to North Carolina (eastern), they say BBQ and you ask what kind, and they reply BBQ. To them, pulled pork is BBQ. If they say we are having BBQ, it is just pulled pork. I digress. Then one of my poker buddies smoked some meats for a poker night and I started wanting to learn.

I have been looking into smoking more and more. Well I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a smoker (Recteq Flagship 1100) over the weekend. I am excited to learn and explore this new hobby.

Mud

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[BigDave11]

Hello,

I am excited to be here! I have been grilling since I was a child (8-9), when my mother bought a little propane grill and had trouble assembling it. I have done both charcoal and propane and been through many a grills. But I have never smoked anything. My father in law was a great smoker, but sadly he passed away only a few years after we married and I never got the chance to learn.

Over the last year or so, finally all of my children and my wife have grown to love chicken wings and BBQ (Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, etc.) I explain as growing up in Louisiana, when we said BBQ, it included ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, turkey, etc. Then moving to North Carolina (eastern), they say BBQ and you ask what kind, and they reply BBQ. To them, pulled pork is BBQ. If they say we are having BBQ, it is just pulled pork. I digress. Then one of my poker buddies smoked some meats for a poker night and I started wanting to learn.

I have been looking into smoking more and more. Well I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a smoker (Recteq Flagship 1100) over the weekend. I am excited to learn and explore this new hobby.

Mud

Be sure to let us know what you think of the recteq. I've been looking at that model for a bit. How long have you been in south florida? I lived in broward and palm beach counties from 2000-2022, it was quite the experience.

 

[Mudfever]

Welcome from another Floridian... what part of Fl. ?

Thanks!

Near Sarasota.

Mud

 

[Mudfever]

Be sure to let us know what you think of the recteq. I've been looking at that model for a bit. How long have you been in south florida? I lived in broward and palm beach counties from 2000-2022, it was quite the experience.

I am hoping to get it assembled today. I will post once I get it smoking.

We moved here in December 2022, near Sarasota.

Mud

 

[Brokenhandle]

Welcome from Iowa! Look forward to your first smoke on your rectec!

Ryan