New Virginia member

[naturespace]

Hi
My name is Heidi and I've been trying to get good BBQ with a Weber gas grill. Some stuff turns out nice, but I want to build my own proper smoker. I don't think I'll be doing a whole hog anytime soon, so it wouldn't need to be large. I have a RediChek thermometer and I've been using hickory wood.
I just took a photo of my set up with a pork butt smoking. Started it at 11am today, it's now 4pm.
I post the photo in a bit.

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Heidi! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

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[naturespace]

Here is my set up. Wood is in the front left corner with the front burner on.(burners run left to right) The middle and back burner is off. Pan of water below pork butt.Thermometer probe on grill, back near meat. I don't have the meat thermometer in yet. I have a few more hours to go.

smokingsetup.jpg

• naturespace
• Aug 26, 2012

Being I'm going to be using this for awhile, any hints to make my set up better.

I just ran out of hickory chips that I bought awhile ago. We now live in the country with lots of Hickory trees. I'm going to cut a large limb and dry some wood so I can use chunks.

 

[scarbelly]

Hello Heidi and 

to SMF - Glad to have you here 

I just released your photo - they get held for moderator approval for the first 20 posts or so 

 

[naturespace]

thanks for the welcomes!

 

[wiredig]

Welcome!

Looking Awesome!

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello Heidi and welcome to SMF! Nice to have you with us!

 

[schmedleyp]

Hello heidi, welcome to the forum!