New to Smoking

[bigron]

Just bought a Masterbuilt 2 door propane smoker.  Early father's day gift.  Have never smoked before and I look forward to learning the "ropes" via this website.  What is my first step and what is the best item (beef, chicken, pork, ertc.) for the first trial?  Should I take the 5 day class?

Live in SE Michigan.

 

[s2k9k]

Hi BigRon! 

 to SMF!!! Glad to have you here! The 5 day E-course is real good and will teach you all the basics and more:

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

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

As NoVaDoc said 3-2-1 ribs are pretty easy and if you follow it pretty hard to mess up. Chicken is also an easy but very good smoke to learn on.

 

[bigron]

Thanks for the info.

Rochester Hills, MI is my location.

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello Ron and welcome to SMF and the wonderful world of smoked meats!!!! Lots of info, tips, recipes and helpful people.

 

[scarbelly]

Hello Big Ron and 

to SMF - glad to have you here 

 

[oldschoolbbq]

 , Rod.

Have fun and ....