Hello!

[mammoth]

I stumbled on this forum just a few days ago, and since it inspired me to gear up for some smoking I thought I would introduce myself and participate.

I'm Nate, from the Modesto area of Northern California.

When it comes to food, I'm always looking for another experiment or project so I have a pretty wide variety of experiences when it comes to cooking meats. I enjoy cooking with gas, wood or coals in anything from a smoky joe to cinder block and rebar pig pit. I decided that smoking will be my next adventure, so I just bought myself some birthday presents. 

I have a MES-30 and an A-MAZE-N-PELLET smoker both on their way. I also was browsing craigslist today and made what seems to be a good deal on a Globe slicer. I'll probably spend the afternoon cleaning it up and looking for places that it needs attention.

I stopped by my favorite pig ranch for a belly this morning and intend to get a dry cure started this weekend, I'll find something to smoke during the week for some trial runs.

Anyway, glad to be here and look forward to more great ideas.

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Nate! 

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!

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

[scarbelly]

Hello and 

 to SMF - glad to have you here 

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF :welcome1:

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF!