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[Phx Byd BBQ]

So I have been reading on these forums for a while, been watching various smokes on YouTube, and got an Oklahoma Joe's Highland about a month ago. Did a few mods (gasket, high-temp food-grade silicone seal, and a fire-box coal basket...got it seasoned and did the inaugural BBQ a few weeks ago. That first pork loin and bone-in chicken breasts turned out amazing.

Look forward to posting some pics from upcoming BBQs and learning from all of the folks in this online community.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Welcome aboard.

As you have figured out already, there's a bunch of good folks here with tips,tricks, and recipes to share.

 

[smokerjim]

welcome from pa, you joined a great forum so jump right in

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome to the site, happy to have ya join the fun.

Chris

 

[Phx Byd BBQ]

Thanks guys! Gave it a go today with the Oklahoma Joe’s. I just posted over in the pork forum. It was a fun day working in the backyard while tending my fire(box)!

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Glad to have you join us!
Al

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

 

[JC in GB]

Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

[gary s]

Good Morning and welcome to the best Forum on the Web

Gary

 

[Danno44]

Welcome from Michigan. The Highland will give you some good eats.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Welcome aboard! Glad you joined!

 

[Phx Byd BBQ]

Welcome from Michigan. The Highland will give you some good eats.

Thanks for the welcome from Michigan!

The Highland sure has provided some good eats. Did a sweet and spicy theme today. Gotta love the 80 degree weather in November! It is why we live here. Not for the 115 degree summer days . Made a pork butt which took nine hours. Created a nice bark with a rub including chili powder and brown sugar. After resting for almost an hour the bone pulled out clean. The meat shredded easily. Also made a pan of BBQ beans with a Filipino Sweet Chili Sauce as a kicker. The drippings from the butt directly into the pan of beans added a bunch of flavor. I should have snapped some pics, too late now .

So good my seven year old daughter looked at me and said “Daddy I cannot stop eating this pulled pork.” The fam loving the chow is priceless...Getting a wood smoker was one of the best choices I have made in a while!