Hello

[steveo32]

My name is Steve, just getting into smoking with the Brinkmann Sportsman Charcoal Smoker.  Apparently it also goes by ECB and seeing I picked it up brand new on craigslist for $20 I can understand the acronym.  Anyways, I have cured the smoker per directions and added some holes for ventilation in the charcoal pan.  I read that thermometer probes are a must have for smoking so I will get some of those and not worry about changing the stock temp gauge.  I have seen the mods for this smoker but I'm not really interested in changing the cosmetic appearance, I might add a grate to keep the charcoal seperated from the ashes. 

I would like to become comfortable enough with this smoker to use it for cooking when I go camping next summer.  Any information or comments that will help me with smoking are appreciated.  If there is a thread someone could show me that lists the common tools needed to start smoking that would be great.

Thanks,

Steve       

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF :welcome1:

 

[scarbelly]

Hello and 

to SMF - glad you joined us 

When you get ready for the thermos - we have a member who sells them

http://www.amazenproducts.com/

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF!

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Steve! 

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!

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!