Smokin' in York, PA

[kltjs]

Hi everyone,

Kevin here. My brother gave me his side fire box horizontal smoker about a month ago. (He went propane smoker) I have already done the ham for Easter and ribs. Tomorow will do a whole chicken and my first fattie (Philly Cheesesteak style) All of our pork is from the hogs we butcher during the winter. The hams were locally cured and the sausage I'll be using is our own make. I will be using a country sweet sasuage. So far all of my wood has been local mixed fruit wood that I get from an orchard down the road from my house. Will follow up with pics tomorrow.

 

[treegje]

Welcome to the SMF Kevin, We are glad to have you onboard

 

[northern greenhorn]

Welcome to smf, glad you're here

 

[smokin relaxin steve]

Welcome to SMF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[caveman]

Welcome to SMF Kevin. You should enjoy your stay here as there are some wonderful people here & laughs to be had, meat to be smoked & qview to be posted. Glad to have you with us.

 

[osu redneck]

Welcome! I can use the new company as I just joined as well. I won't be the only one with a ton of questions.

 

[etcher1]

Welcome to the SMF forum, You came to the right place. Good people and good info.

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF. Glad you joined us.

 

[ellymae]

Welcome to the party!

 

[kltjs]

The chicken is in the brine. This is how I am doing it! Can't wait for tomorrow morning!

Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper of Hillbilly Vittles
1 1⁄2 Gal Water
1⁄2 C Salt (picklin er kosher)
1⁄2 C Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Cajun Spice (Louisiana Cajun Seasoning)
2 tsp Celery Seed

 

[meateater]

Welcome to the SMF. Glad to have you here. Lots of good folks, great recipes and knowledge. Looking forward to your first qview.

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome Kevin to SMF. You'll like it here cause there are abunch of good folks here that would just love to help you out with just about anything to do with smoking. We really like to have newbies here because they can bring in a new propective to how things are done. There's nothing like a new set of eyes to give and new way to make things that little differant to make things alittle better. So I hope you know about the Qview here.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=58920
Here's a link to photobucket it's free and easy to download pictures. Then if your really new to smoking Look up the E-course.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...play.php?f=127
It's also free and it will give you the basics of smoking. So after all of that you just need to go grab something to smoke and if you have any question just post them here and we will answer it quickly so you don't have any mishaps with your smoke.
Welcome To Your New Addiction

 

[kltjs]

I have already taken the E course, very good read!!! I will also do the Qview as I am smoking today!! Thanks all for the welcome!!

 

[smokednarwhal]

Hello Kevin, welcome to SMF. Glad to have you.

 

[Bearcarver]

Welcome Kevin!

Now don't be trying to smoke any of those barbells down there !

Bearcarver

 

[kltjs]

No barbells but maybe a Hawg (HD Type)!!

 

[kltjs]

As promised, here is the Qview from today's adventure! It was ahugh success!

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050523.jpg

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050525.jpg

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050527.jpg

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050529.jpg

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050531.jpg

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050534.jpg

http://s525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/kltjs/Smokin 4-21-10/?action=view&current=P1050535.jpg

It was a great day! I learned a lot. I did not roll my fattie tight enough and most of the cheese leaked out. I also need to practice my weaving techique a few more times. But I did not let a little rain stop me and the flavor was awesome. Plus I did get to drink beer while I was a smokin"!!

 

[Bearcarver]

It all looks real good from here !

I think I got a whiff of it yesterday----wind must have been blowing toward the Northeast!


Bearcarver

 

[realtorterry]

Very Nice

Welcome aboard