hi all new guy

[jimv112563]

Hi all new here and new to smoking meats and I have a lot of questions. But I will start with the most basic one how do I get started I am getting a smoker coals and wood chips today and want to smoke some chicken thighs

 

[daveomak]

What smoker are you using ???    Pics would help........

Dave

 

[LanceR]

Jim, where in NY are you?  We're in Sennett, near Auburn.

Lance

 

[jimv112563]

we are a little south of Albany in greene county

 

[hotnspicy]

Do you have the Brinkman Smokin Joe like your avatar?  I did a few things to mine to make life much easier.  First problem you are going to have is that when you are smoking something larger like a pork butt adding coals will be a pain in the neck.  That's why I mounted my legs on the outside & put the charcoal pan on a few bricks.  That way you can just lift the entire smoker off the charcoal instead of adding through the door or without having to remove your meat.  I also drilled five 1/2" holes in the charcoal pan for air flow.  I also use my 18" weber charcoal grill grate in the bottom of the charcoal pan.  Hope that helps :)

 

[jimv112563]

yes I do have that one and thanks I think that will help

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Jim , hello and glad to have you here... good advice from H-N-S .  My advice is , practice often and learn "Patience".

Have fun and as always . . .

 

[jimv112563]

thanks mods worked great