Kansan that moved to Northern Ireland

[RandyinNI]

Hi everyone. I just moved to Northern Ireland in the last year or so. I am looking at getting a smoker and just wanted to know what type of wood everyone uses? I also used to have a green mountain grill and loved it but due to funds since buying a new house might go with an offset smoker. I might have to ask questions later on the secrets of using an offset smoker too. Been spoiled with my pellet grill I had. I hope to be sharing some bbq pics with you all soon.

 

[motocrash]

Welcome Randy.Wow,Kansas to Ireland!
I'm not sure what woods are available there...I suggest contacting a tree service,they more than likely can steer you in the right direction or hook you up.

 

[gmc2003]

Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. Beautiful country. My family still has a generations old farm in Kerry. Haven't been there yet, but I am planning on it before everyone who would know me passes away. Sorry I can't help you out on the choice of wood question, but welcome to the forum.

Chris.

 

[RandyinNI]

Yeah it is nice here. The nice thing here too is close enough to Ireland and also part of the UK so get best of both worlds

 

[RandyinNI]

Just thinking as well should of changed my account name too since in the UK Randy means a little different then in the states

 

[motocrash]

Just thinking as well should of changed my account name too since in the UK Randy means a little different then in the states

HAH!

 

[branstone]

you can use peat !

 

[wimpy69]

I know there is a few members on here within the last year or so from northern Ireland. Hit the search bar, type in Ireland and quite a few members pop up. Touch base with them, i'm sure they'll send you in the right direction.

 

[RandyinNI]

I have my offset smoker and doing first smoke. Hopefully it turns out ok.

 

[wimpy69]

Good luck on first run. Big hunk of forgiving meat there. Keep a temp range not a exact you'll be less stressed. Play with air and see how it reacts(15 min reaction times). It'll settle in where it wants too. Grab a beverage and relax, good luck.

 

[RandyinNI]

Drink in hand and trying to keep between 220 to 300

 

[wimpy69]

See your on the right track.

 

[RandyinNI]

 

[wimpy69]

And the verdict is----
Looks good

 

[motocrash]

Lookin' good Randy.What wood did you end up with?

 

[RandyinNI]

Ash

 

[jockaneezer]

Hi Randy, when I go up the coast, I can see NI on a good day ! Choice of woods will be similar to what I use here in Cumbria, any fruit wood (apple, pear or cherry) and you'll be able to get oak no problem.

 

[branstone]

looks good

i have a few friends who live in Lurgan, out side of Belfast