Howdy from Washington State

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smokeystaples

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Nov 24, 2025
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Howdy all, newbie here, but not new to smoking. Moved from Texas to California and caught the smoke bug when I couldn't find a beef rib that met my expectations. Messed up a few ribs along the way, but fell in love with smoking things. Now I am in Washington state and getting used to smoking in the cold and rain. (Anyone got a good suggestion for a canopy? :)) I was lucky enough to befriend another woman here who also loves smoking things so we've been experimenting with brines and cuts and just generally having a good time by the pit.

I have a weber performer (just got this one off the side of the road and cleaned it up about 2 weeks ago), a kamado joe II, an old new braunfels offset, and a joe jr (for camping). Mainly smoke beef and birds, but also smoke cheese, nuts and salt. I'd like to smoke more fish and hope to learn a ton from y'all.

Pic of crispers full of mellowing cheese below!

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