Newbie From St. Louis

[arlo]

Hello Everyone

New to the board but I love to try new things so I just purchased a Smokey Mountain Smoker from my local Wally World seasoned it yesterday and now I am prepairing my first batch of Ribs. Been messing with the temperature throughout the day going between 210-240 I hope this is not a problem. I have read asome threads about these smokers having problems i.e. getting to hot etc. etc. I have it on the lowest setting and rises to 250 very quickly, but I did discover that if the turn it to "Full" and start to go to off I can control the flame better. Any suggestions to what I could do? And yes I am using the temp. gauge that is provoded with the unit but will purchase a good one very very soon.

Thanks and great Forum....

Arlo

 

[flagriller]

Welcome! You will love the site and especially the people here, they're great!

 

[larry maddock]

HELLO HELLO,
IM GLAD TO MEET YOU...
IM FROM SAINT ANN NEAR THE AIRPORT..

IN SUMMER HEAT 240 F IS ACCEPTABLE...

IN WINTER THAT 240 WILL BE 220

HAVE FUN...

 

[desert smokin]

Welcome aboard. Looking forward to hearing about your smoking adventures. This is a great place to learn from some very experienced people.

 

[ron50]

Hey Arlo:

Welcome to SMF. We are glad to have you here. I would just watch those ribs. The thermometer in the gosm is notoriously inaccurate and you may be smoking at a higher (or lower) temperature then you think.

 

[gypsyseagod]

welcome to the smf.

 

[ultramag]

Welcome to SMF Arlo!!! As mentioned, an aftermarket thermo is a great addition to the GOSM. How did those ribs come out?

 

[cajun_1]

Welcome to the SMF

 

[t-bone tim]

Welcome to SMF, Arlo and a big hello from Canada , remember we all love to see pics of your cooks and creations

 

[hawgheaven]

Welcome aboard Arlo... you have stumbled upon the greatest smokin' site on the net!

 

[blackhawk19]

Welcome, don't forget the pictures, I've learned that's a very important part
of the smoke. everybody here loves to drool, myself included.

 

[hillbillysmoker]

Welcome Arlo, Hope you enjoy it here. Take time to meet the friendly folks and have fun.

 

[watery eyes]

No matter what - stick with it.

You will learn something from every one of your smokes.


Might want to consider adding a couple gauges to your smoker like I did and also getting a remote digital for monitoring your meat.


Welcome to SMF!!!