ReIntroduction of an old Smoker From NC

[phatbac]

Hello,
My Name is Aaron and I currently live in Monroe, NC (near Charlotte). I have used the message boards for years and i have been away with life for a long time (a few years). I used to live in Winston Salem, NC and before that i lived in Virginia (where I'm from). Even when i was away i was smoking pretty regularly.

I started this hobby with a $35 Smokin' IT little vert smoker and moved up in smokers and equipment to what i have now: 48x24 offset, Large BGE, sous vide set up, meat slicer and other bells and whistles. I have owned 4 Langs along the way as well a WSM and Weber kettle. I have always like offsets. I really like tending a fire and doing it old school. (and it tastes better!)

My favorite thing to smoke is ribs, esp. pork ribs and consider myself very good at them. I'm decent at brisket and pretty good at most other things. (I think and my family agrees). Right now i have 10 # of pork belly curing in the fridge which I'm going to cold smoke in 9 days to make bacon. some pics of what i have done recently are below. hit me up to say hi and i will be posting here and there and maybe a few new threads of my own!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Welcome back from Iowa Aaron! Good looking pics... and I'm right there with ya on the ribs!

Ryan

 

[sawhorseray]

I RECALL YOUR HANDLE FROM A DAY GONE BY AARON, WELCOME BACK! RAY

 

[BigW.]

Aaron, glad you're back!

 

[chopsaw]

Yup , I remember you also . Good to see you back .

 

[pineywoods]

Welcome back Aaron glad to see you back again.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Good to see you back Aaron, it's been too long...

 

[jcam222]

Welcome back Aaron, I remember your handle from when I joined

 

[pc farmer]

Welcome back. I remember chatting with you.

 

[mcokevin]

Definitely remember you. Welcome back. I’m also recently back after a year ish absence. The community welcomed me back with open [virtual] arms and I’m sure it’ll be the same for you.

 

[MJB05615]

Welcome back Aaron. I remember you as well. I have a few of your recipes from a few years ago still using. Glad you're back.

 

[bmudd14474]

Welcome back Aaron. Its been way to long but glad you are back.

 

[Fueling Around]

Hello Aaron. I definitely recall your handle.
Everyone needs a time out to gather their thoughts. Some longer some shorter.
Welcome back

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome back Aaron.

Chris

 

[sandyut]

Welcome back! Life gets in the way sometimes. been there, still kinda there... Good to see ya.