Hi from Sacramento

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flyinion

Smoke Blower
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Jul 9, 2012
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Sacramento, CA
Hi all, found these forums after running across Smoking-Meat.com while looking for tips on brisket smoking.  Also learned here some of the info I had picked up from Alton Brown such as building your own electric smoker with a box and hot plates isn't necessarily a good idea so I figured I'd join and learn how to do it right.  

I had been looking at electric for the ease of use, but I think I'm leaning towards getting a WSM 18.5" after reading Jeff's review of it and the Minion method.  Makes it sound like it will actually be pretty easy and foolproof to use.  All the reviews I read on those entry level (around $100 or less) electrics make them sound like they're not worth it.  

Right now I've used my gas grill a few times using a method I learned from Alton Brown on turning the burner way down and cranking down the tank valve.  Definitely seems to be a hit & miss way of doing it.  I had to wait till 9pm to start a brisket on Saturday because I couldn't get the temp low enough during the hot (95+) day we had.  This setup with the grill seems to work better in cooler months (and that was the last time I tried it too before Saturday).
 
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 [color= rgb(24, 24, 24)]to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, there's lot's of great people here who love to share and help each other out! [/color]

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: http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse.html

(Would you happen to be an AutoGeek?)
 
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 [color= rgb(24, 24, 24)]to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, there's lot's of great people here who love to share and help each other out! [/color]

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: http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse.html

(Would you happen to be an AutoGeek?)
Thanks guys, yep I signed up for the course this afternoon.  As far as AG, yep I'm over there 
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  Your name looks sorta familiar, have I seen it there?
 
Yep, I'm just S2K over there. I knew flyinion looked familiar and didn't think there could be two of you out there. You're going to love it here, it's a lot like AG, everyone loves to help each other and share all their knowledge. The Admins and Mods do a great job of keeping everything clean and friendly. Glad to have another "Geek" here and if you need anything just ask us and we'll do everything we can to help you out!
 
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