Hello from the Ms. Gulf Coast

[ronbo57]

Well this seems to be the spot for folks that love to cook outdoors. I love my kitchen, but I love to grill outdoors. We live on 5.5 acres surrounded by woods. Of course we have deer and wild hogs here. Most folks see hogs as a nuisance, but I see sausage. I have the 22.5 inch Weber kettle and just love it. I don't use lighter fluid and use Royal Oak and a chimney starter all the way. I am in the market for a smoker and have been eying the Master built 30 and 40 inch electric smokers. My only concern is parts availability. My read is you folks cotton to the MES40. I was considering the 30 inch but would welcome some suggestions. I am also torn between electric and natural heat, as we tend to have tropical weather party bashers down here. I know the electric heat would last longer, but if we get a Katrina II, it might as well be a TV. But, directions to some good plans for a wood fired smoker pit would be appreciated. Well, that's my intro, God bless you all and God bless America.

 

[s2k9k]

\to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

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[driedstick]

Welcome  to SMF glad to have ya on board if you ever need to get rid of some wild hog me I know a freind that knows a freind.

  I have always want to get one with my bow (or any weapon) I bet it tastes great huh - No wild hogs here maybe in s Idaho but not for sure.

Have fun Smoking

Steve

 

[psych]

Welcome from the Florida gulf coast! I was back and forth about which Masterbuilt to buy as well. I looked at my dual fuel and the electric version and read all I could read. For me, it came down to all around usability. Sure the electric is easier to use but like you said, we get storms here. I wanted to be able to use my smoker whenever and wherever I chose. In fact, I'm taking it to my girlfriend's house for the turkey this Thanksgiving. I could use her electricity if I had the electric version but what if I decide to take it camping?

Just some food for thought from another new guy.

Greg

 

[humdinger]

Welcome Ronbo.

Not sure if you've researched or considered it, but propane is an option and still works great when the power is out!

I went the propane route for weather related reasons, however it wasn't because of hurricanes, it was because I still wanted to smoke meats during Michigan winters. (Ironically, we do have "snow day" parties that sound very similar to your tropical weather party bashers)

Don't get me wrong, I still wholeheartedly believe that charcoal wood is the "true" way to smoke and barbecue, but I like the convenience propane affords. Just my two cents.....

 

[oldschoolbbq]

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/stickburning101

Here ya go , ronbo...read this for some woodburning help/info.

Have fun and...