Wanting to up my smoking game from Oregon

[adaretpdx]

Hello Everyone,
I have a Green Mountain Jim Bowie smoker going on nearly 3 years. I have done OK with it (people have enjoyed the ribs I've cooked), probably because I haven't tried to get to fancy. I put ribs in it, try different temperatures (usually start at 220, raise it after a couple of hours, then lower it and put them in foil).

I'm here to learn more about rubs, and new techniques. I'm not really sure where my hot zones are, and also want to get better at having the future spices/rubs and sauces really stand out.

 

[SmokinAl]

It's all about experience. You will make some awful meals, but once in a while you will hit it out of the park.
Take good notes on each smoke & figure what you did wrong & what you did right.
After a while they will all be right!
It's a learning experience.
Good luck & enjoy the journey!
Al

 

[Rings Я Us]

Welcome..
Good to have ya.
You will probably get to be pro-like in the next year or 2 . Keep doing stuff . It's good eats!

 

[adaretpdx]

Thank you. I look forward to learning more and getting some great advice!!

 

[gary s]

Good morning and welcome to the forum from a nice chilly sunny day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

Gary