Newbie smoker looking to introduce myself...

[mlol]

Hi there,

I just joined up. I am an amateur BBQer and love to cook and grill. I moved across the ocean from my homeland (US) so I hope to keep our american traditions of BBQing and smoking meat going here with my multi-cultural friends.

My first project I plan to attempt this summer is a Drum smoker, with the goal to make smoked beef jerky (and eventually other things, but priority on the beef jerky). You cant get any kind of good quality beef jerky here. My dad recently sent me some beef jerky he made from pieces of steak in a smoker he bought, he said he used hickory chips. I hope to reproduce this with a drum smoker. I will definitely be asking for tips and help here and there, so thats why I wanted to say hi first! I have already started looking at Drums. Is there anything particular I should watch out for? For example, what the drum was used for. I'm not sure if I can get a blow torch as I have seen in some of the guides to burn the drum. Is this a crucial step? Or can I possibly find the right drum (clean/previous use is OK) to avoid this step? I would have to rent this tool or find someone who has it.

Thanks!

 

 

[s2k9k]

:welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you joined us!

 

[mlol]

Thanks! Sorry if this was the wrong forum, just found the roll call forums but I guess a bit too late :)

 

[s2k9k]

Thanks! Sorry if this was the wrong forum, just found the roll call forums but I guess a bit too late :)

It's all good, I moved it for you!

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF!

Alesia

 

[kathrynn]

 to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! 
 

Would you mind updating your profile to show others where you are?  This will help with any questions you may have with your smoker!

Also....sign up for Jeff's E-course.  It's great and you will learn so much from it!  http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse

The Course is great for anyone no matter what your experience level may be!

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[bigridgeback]

Welcome and enjoy roaming around.

Ted

 

[seenred]

Welcome aboard!  Glad you joined us.  Good luck with the drum build...I've never done one of those myself, but those who have will give you plenty of good advice.

 

[mlol]

Any links or resources specifically for smoking some jerky? In the past we made jerky in a dehydrator, but my dad sent me some he made in a smoker and i found it much more flavorful and moist. 

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hello!

 to the SMF, the best BBQ site on the web.  Whatever you need to know about the fine art of BBQ you can find it right here, from recipes to technical knowledge.

One thing you need to know about us is that we like to see pictures of your creations and your gear.  We call it Q-View and its basically the 

!!!

So, don't just talk about your food, show it!  Otherwise you may get a gentle reminder, like this...

  or this...

Good Luck and Get Smokin'

Bill

 

[navigator]

Welcome to SMF!