Hopeful Oakland (CA) Smoker

[thelion85]

Hey there, happy to join this awesome forum and introduce myself.

I live in Oakland, CA, and am in my late 20's.  I've been very interested in food preparation for a while, and recently cured my own bacon for the first time. I'm now looking to take the next step and smoke my next batch of bacon after using the oven this time (I know, I know, clearly looked down upon in this forum), and branch out further into the meat smoking world.

I have some BBQ experience, but no smoking experience.  Looking forward to learning more from everyone here!

 

[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!

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!

 

[daveomak]

Lion, evening and welcome to the forum....   The oven is really looked down on, we have added smoke to it to make it 1000 times better is all...  This forum is the best and has great members.... enjoy the long smokey ride.....  Dave

 

[fatboy 08]

Hello and welcome from your backyard neighbor in Walnut Creek CA.

 

[jrod62]

:welcome1:

 

[thelion85]

Thanks for the welcome!

@S2K9K: Appreciate the tip - I just signed up for the e-course and am looking forward to it. 

@Fatboy: Howdy neighbor! Do you happen to know if there are any clubs or get-togethers of people doing this in the area?  I also have been homebrewing for a while and I know there is a pretty organized scene around that hobby here in the bay, wondering if there is something similar for home-curing/smoking.

 

[fatboy 08]

I'm not sure of any clubs or get togethers. I just recently moved here from the east coast. I'd be curious to know myself.

 

[thelion85]

Well, if I find out about anything in the area, I'll let you know.  Welcome to the W/Best Coast!

 

[fatboy 08]

Thank you. Please do let me know if you hear of anything. I have heard of a cook off in Clayton but have never been to it. I'll also keep you up to date if I hear of another one.