new to smoking in fl

[nathan-s]

I just bought a electric masterbuilt 40 inch smoker. I've been wanting to get into smoking, but have been hesitant since meat isn't exactly cheap and I have six mouths to feed and I don't want to mess up.

 

[tripleq]

Welcome to SMF, there is a wealth of knowledge here, There is no substitute to doing, My advice would to pick a meat and go that sub forum and read the stickies. If it were me, Id go pork, its forgiving and oh so yummy.  Here is a link for ribs from Al, and he gives a step by step process and I can tell you first hand they are delish, if they are not the best ribs you've ever had , they are in the top 3!!

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/240916/perfect-ribs-every-time-this-really-works

When you got your family asking whats next, perhaps a platter of pulled pork

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/57139/basic-pulled-pork-smoke

there is a host of side dishes to go with everything, just look at Side items

Feel free to ask questions and remember to take pics of the process, We call it Q View.

Nothing builds confidence like success, jump in the food is great.

Oh yea, hop over to Roll Call and introduce yourself. 

haha this is roll call... DOINK

tq

 

[ab canuck]

Hello and welcome to SMF from the Great white North  

. Browse the forums and ask lots of questions, get involved. There is a an amazing amount of info, recipes and knowledge here that are second to none. Enjoy good luck and share your experiences.  

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!

Glad to have you join us!

A good place to start would be with the free 5 day e-course.

It has a bunch of good info in it.

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

Al

 

[nathan-s]

I decided to jump right in and smoke a boston butt. For my first time i think it came out pretty good. Thank you for the responses, i will be looking around and getting ideas for my next adventure

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• nathan-s
• Feb 1, 2017

 

[bellaru]

Welcome
There's a ton of great info here and you'd be surprised how cheap meat can be if you buy in bulk or large chunks.
Good luck and enjoy

 

[gary s]

  Good morning and welcome to the forum from a chilly and cloudy day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web.                      Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

        Gary