New member from Central NY

[carmsal]

Hi All,

I've been luring here for a few weeks and have just started my first smoke (pork butt) in my new MES 40" - which I decided to purchase based on threads in this forum. There is such a wealth of information here. Hopefully I can contribute as well.

Carm

 

[carmsal]

A bit about myself - 

Married for 26 years have one daughter who will be going to college this fall. Work in the defense industry for over 25 years. My wife and I love food's of all types - I do just about all of the cooking, but she snow blows the driveway and mows the lawn - I think I have it made! I have done some smoking in the past with a little chief and Brinkman water smoker. Some success but I was never able to get exactly what I was looking for - hoping my renewed interest, equipment and this forum will help!

Carm

 

[rbranstner]

You've come to the right place. Glad you decided  to join us.

 

[SmokinAl]

 Glad to have you with us!

 

[fpnmf]

Welcome..

This site has tons of info.

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

Then use the handy dandy search tool for specific interests!!

 Take the free E-Course too..

 http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse.html

Have a great day!!!

Craig

 

[DanMcG]

Welcome Carm, glad to have another CNY'er on board. Good or bad be sure to post some pic's of you smokes....

Do ya work at L-M?  I got a friend that's been there about the same length of time.

 

[meateater]

Welcome to the SMF. Glad to have you here. Lots of good folks, great recipes and knowledge. Looking forward to your first qview.

 

[beer-b-q]

 

Welcome to SMF, Glad to have you with us.


This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.
 

Many of our members have years of experience in smoking meat.  They are more than happy helping Newbies learn the art.
 

We have members who cure there own Bacon, Hams, Jerky, Snack Sticks, Make Their own Sausage, etc. if you want to learn,
this is the place. 
 

Don't be afraid to ask questions of them and follow their advice. You won't be sorry, you will be making great Q in no time at all...

Just remember, when curing your own meats follow the instructions included with the cure to the letter, this is not something to experiment with.  


Never use more cure no mater if it is Tender Quick or Cure #1 or Cure #2 than the manufacturer says to use, this can be very dangerous.
 

Tender Quick and Cure#1 or Cure #2 are not interchangeable, neither Cure #1 interchangeable with Cure #2 or vise versa
 

Tips For New Members.

1. Go into your profile and Under Location put where you are.
2. City & State or Area & State will do. This will help members when answering your questions.
3. Go to ROLL CALL thread and tell us a little about Yourself (A Name We Can Call You) and Experience & Equipment.
4. Do Not Post  your other questions and smokes in the Roll Call Forum.
5. Post your questions and smokes in the Proper Forum, Beef, Pork, Sausage, Electric Smoker, Charcoal Smoker etc.
6. Use the Wiki Section, many of our members have posted great tutorials and instructional threads so take advantage of them.
7. When you can't find an answer ask plenty of questions, we have some highly experienced members willing to help you.
8. When posting about your smokes be sure to post plenty of Qview (Pictures) Our Moto, "No Pics, Didn't Happen".
9. Get a good Probe Thermometer, Don't Depend on the Built in Thermometer in your Smoker (They are notorious for being off).
10. A good choice for a remote dual probe thermometer is the Maverick ET-732
11. Remember, We Always Cook by Temperature and NOT BY TIME...
12. Sign up for Jeff's 5-Day eCourse.  Click Here
13. Don't Take Chances, Always Follow USDA Safety Guidelines When Handling Meat.
14. 
    If you are wanting to get into curing meat, there are many members here more than happy to help and give good advice.
15. 
    If you are unsure of a procedure ASK, don't ASSUME, It will make your Smoking experience much more pleasant...

 

[tyotrain]

Welcome its nice to have ya.. Have fun and Happy smoking

 

[africanmeat]

Welcome to SMF Cram  I am glad you joint us

You are in the right place the folks here are help full and knowledgeable

Don’t forget the Qview  

 

[carmsal]

Thanks for the welcome folks!! 

DanMcG - Yes I work at LM.

I hope to post some QViews of my first smokes this weekend.

Carm