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[Oldcarpenter]

Hey everybody just inherited a little chieftain smoker. Getting my feet wet. Would like a newer more controlled unit but will be happy with what I have for now. Anyways thanks in advance for all your help getting started

 

[noboundaries]

OC, welcome to SMF! Glad you're here with the inherited smoker.

And don't sweat the lack of control with your Little Chief smoker. The less gadgets that are involved, the more your instincts develop. I've seen it time and time again that people blame the controller, thermometer, smoker, etc if the meat turns out bad. In most cases it is a lack of instincts. It has been proven you can smoke meat in a cardboard box (see YouTube). Heat...clean smoke...and time is all that's needed to transform proteins from raw meats to mouthwatering treats.

Start with something inexpensive and familiar while you learn how that baby works. You'll be a pit master in no time!

Enjoy the forum!

Ray

 

[smokerjim]

welcome to smf a great forum, just remember you don't need expensive equipment to make great food.

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

 

[Oldcarpenter]

OC, welcome to SMF! Glad you're here with the inherited smoker.

And don't sweat the lack of control with your Little Chief smoker. The less gadgets that are involved, the more your instincts develop. I've seen it time and time again that people blame the controller, thermometer, smoker, etc if the meat turns out bad. In most cases it is a lack of instincts. It has been proven you can smoke meat in a cardboard box (see YouTube). Heat...clean smoke...and time is all that's needed to transform proteins from raw meats to mouthwatering treats.

Start with something inexpensive and familiar while you learn how that baby works. You'll be a pit master in no time!

Enjoy the forum!

Ray

Thanks Ray!

 

[Oldcarpenter]

Thanks guys happy to be here. Hoping to put this lil guy to use often

 

[pigbark]

Welcome to SMF ... glad to have ya here.. noboundaries pretty much covered it.. i do agree with , you do NOT need a exspensive unit to produce amazing flavor that melts in your mouth...

Let the smoke roll

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome to the site, glad to have you join. Don't worry you'll use it more then you think.

Chris

 

[one eyed jack]

Welcome to the site. I'm an old carpenter too. Like anything else that you set out to learn; First you've got to learn how much you don't know and the best way to learn smoking is, like anything else, hands on. For that you are better off without a "set it and forget it" smoker, IMO.

Enjoy the journey.

 

[S-met]

Welcome from California.

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Glad to have you with us!
Al

 

[Hawging It]

Welcome from Mississippi to the best BBQ/Smoker forum on the net. Lots of great information here.

 

[browneyesvictim]

Welcome! I started with a Chief too. I thought I knew how to smoke until I found this place. You are now destined for smoking greatness. Looking forward to seeing your smoke!

 

[Oldcarpenter]

Thanks guys, oh and I’m from rural Saskatchewan

 

[JC in GB]

My first smoker was a Big Chief. Made some tasty Q on that unit.

Welcome from Wisconsin.

JC

 

[gary s]

Good Morning and a Big Ole Welcome from East Texas and the best Forum on the Web

Gary