Newbie from TX!

[pokerface208]

Howdy!  Posting from TX, a little ways northeast of Dallas.  Just inherited my very first smoker today - it's a hand-me-down - an older New Braunfels offset horizontal smoker... Needs a new handle and shelf on the outside, but otherwise it is in great shape!  Hoping to get something going in it this weekend, but I don't even know where to begin, or what I want to try for my first attempt!!  I'm a total foodie, and LOVE to cook - this is just a new skill for me.... Suggest away!!! Thanks in advance for tips/tricks/suggestions! :)

 

[pops6927]

Welcome to SMF!  Just a little SW of you in Fort Worth.  If you would kindly add your location to your profile!

 

[s2k9k]

 to SMF!!! We're happy to have you! Would you do us a favor and update your location in your profile, Thanks!

 

[pokerface208]

Done!  Hadn't seen the 'profile' section when I originally posted...

 

[scarbelly]

Hello and 

to SMF - glad you joined us

 

[wingnut]

Welcome, BONHAM TEXAS

!!!          Another Texican Smoker!!!!

Rockport here, you'll love this place, and learn LOTS!!!! ( I sure have!)

Don't be afraid to ask questions, there is a LOT of knowledge here, and a LOT of good advice.

SOOOOO........Welcome and good smoking, & 'Smoke 'em if you got got 'em' !!!

Larry

 

[venture]

Welcome aboard!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[pokerface208]

Thanks y'all!  Got off to a good start yesterday with a whole chicken and some baby back ribs... Will tweak the seasonings a little next time, but for a first attempt they turned out awesome!!!  Forgot to take photos, but today I've got a bunch of chicken breasts going, each one seasoned differently (so I can decide what I like best and what I don't wanna mess with in the future!).  About to see if I can figure out how to post some pictures, so I can share!  Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF! Glad you joined us.

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF

 

[bruno994]

Welcome from another Texas member!  After mastering the yardbirds, you might wanna get a hold of Boston butt or Pork shoulder and try your hand at pulled pork.  They are real forgiving and kind of a "have to do" for a smoker.  After that, turkeys, spare ribs, and the Holy Grail of smoking meat, brisket!

 

[rabbithutch]

Howdy! (from Temple)

Pull up close to the campfire and tell us all your tall tales.

 

[rtbbq2]

Welcome to SMF.........glad you joined our group....Great help when you need it. Jump right and get the smoker going.........