New in MN

[minnsmoker]

Hello all!!

We went to a party a few weeks ago and someone had brought a smoked loin, it was pretty good, so in passing to my wife I said "A smoker would be cool for father's day". Well, she got me a MES and gave it to me a day early so I could get the MES ready for Sunday. I had a turkey thawing as I was going to cook it on my Holland Epic.

I went in blind!!! Put the turkey in before church. Looked at the vent on top and figured, "Hell keep it closed, lock the smoke in".................Well I got my first lesson on stingy tingy meat, the skin was thin ugly black, all to share with close family, and of course they all said it was good. LIARS, and I begged for a true review from them.

So then on fathers day on the way home we stopped to get stuff for turkey meal and grabbed a butt on the way thru meat isle (done several on Holland in past). Finally got to it yesterday...

So I googled "vent open or closed on Masterbuilt" and it took me to you guys. I have learned more in 30 minutes about the basics than I would have maybe learned in 20 smoke sessions.

The alarm went off at 330AM when the butt hit 200. It was a thing of beauty how moist and tender it was. Supper tonight will be awesome.

See you all soon!! 

 

[s2k9k]

:welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 50,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it!

The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

We have an Articles section that is full of great information about smoking to include a lot of recipes and instructionals. Check it out there is a lot to learn in there!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!

 

[foamheart]

Minnsmoker welcome to the neighborhood where everyone is a smoke addict! You will feel right at home here.

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us!

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums.  Off site links are not allowed here at SMF.  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[markyque]

Welcome.  Yep vent open, grab a AMNPS from Todd and a cover from amazon...kick back and have a beer!

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums!  Glad you've joined us.  You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastimes...grilling, smoking, and curing great food!  There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask any time you need help and you'll get plenty!

Red