How ya doin', eh? from Bismarck, ND.

[bigfish98]

My name is Matt, but you can call me Bigfish if you like. I have been smoking as a hobby for about 5 years. I am not bad at it (at least all my family tells me that but they could be lying!) I have mainly done the normal cuts of meat (ribs, brisket, pork butt, etc.) I would like to try doing other things like fish, bacon, turkeys, sausage, etc.

I recently moved from Macon, MO to Bismarck, ND. Before that, I grew up in Alexis, IL and went to college in Bemidji, MN. I had a Smokey Mountain propane smoker before I moved, but had to sell it before the move. Right now I am without a smoker, but am going to purchase an MES 40 soon.

I welcome any advice anyone has about smoking in general. I love to cook and love trying new methods. I will try and offer any help I can if anyone has any questions. I have a masters degree in biology so if anyone has any questions on that I could definately help!

I have only been a member of the site for a few days, but have already seen how many people are on here and more than willing to help out a fellow smoker. If everyone in the world were a smoker, world peace could be achieved with a nice rack of ribs!

 

[rbranstner]

I have already enjoyed your posts. Glad you joined us. I live in West Fargo right now but I grew up in Northern MN very close to Bemidji (Love that area) so I am very familiar with where you have and are currently living. WELCOME!

 

[rabbithutch]

Howdy BigFish!

If you're from Macon, MO I'm gonna guess you might know a fellow named Jace Weber.  eh?

 

[Bearcarver]

Like Ross, I have crossed paths with you already.

Welcome Matt !!

You'll love that MES 40 !

Bear

 

[fire in the hole]

Welcome, from another fellow nodak.

 

[bigfish98]

Rabbithutch,

No I don't know Jace, but I only lived in Macon 5 years so I didnt know a lot of people. Mainly people I worked with and I worked for the state so not many other people wanted to know me!! LOL!

 

[bigfish98]

Rabbithutch,

No I don't know Jace, but I only lived in Macon 5 years so I didnt know a lot of people. Mainly people I worked with and I worked for the state so not many other people wanted to know me!! LOL!

 

[fpnmf]

Welcome..

This site has tons of info.

I would suggest you spend some time reading all the different forums and the WIKIs.

Ask questions and use the handy dandy search tool for specific interests!!

Take the awesome free E-Course!!!

Have a great day!!!

Craig

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/wiki/about-jeffs-5-day-ecourse
 
      Make bacon the easy way!!
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/109368/more-easy-made-bacon-with-q-view#post_666451

 

[mossymo]

If everyone in the world were a smoker, world peace could be achieved with a nice rack of ribs!

Ain't that the truth, we need a fellow smoker for president!

Just a few hours north of you Matt, glad you joined us and welcome to SMF!

 

[solaryellow]

The Mandan indian village is a favorite childhood memory of mine. Welcome bigfish!

 

[SmokinAl]

   Glad to have you with us!

 

[ptcruiserguy]

Welcome Matt,  I also remember a couple of your posts.

Plenty of people willing to help here. With all the advice I get, I just throw it all into a hat and pick one.

Soo many answers, and actually none of them are ever wrong. Love this place.

Happy Smokin'

Mike

 

[venture]

Welcome aboard!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[rstr hunter]

Welcome from Fort Pierre, SD just 3 hrs south.  This is a great forum with lots of help. 

 

[oldschoolbbq]

A big

 to the forum. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do

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Feel free to comment anytime, and Q-View is mandatory.As they say

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Have fun and.............

 

[africanmeat]