New guy in the Chicago area

ryan02stang

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Feb 8, 2016

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• Feb 29, 2016

• #1

Hey guys...just joined a couple weeks ago.

I've been a longtime BBQ lover but have only grilled before. My wife got me a Masterbuilt 30 inch electric smoker for my bday, so I'm hoping to learn to become a pro with some trial and error and learning from you guys on here.

I used my smoker for the first time yesterday, and went with a 6lb brisket right off the bat.  I think it turned out "good" but not great.   My guests were very pleased, so overall I was happy. 

Looking forward to lots of BBQ this summer!

 

SmokinAl

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• Feb 29, 2016

• #2

Hey Ryan,

Welcome to SMF!

Brisket is one of the hardest things to get right, so if your first smoke was a brisket and everybody liked it.

I'd say your off to a great start with this new hobby.

Glad to have you with us!

Al

 

muralboy

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• Feb 29, 2016

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Welcome to the forum - from the NW burbs here.  Lots of good info, good tips and good people here.  Enjoy that smoker.  Be sure to share pics

 

ryan02stang

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• Mar 1, 2016

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Thanks for the welcome guys.  I'm also in the NW burbs...Mount Prospect.

 

muralboy

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• Mar 1, 2016

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Ryan02Stang said:

 
Thanks for the welcome guys.  I'm also in the NW burbs...Mount Prospect.

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Buffalo Grove

 

gary s

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• Mar 3, 2016

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  Good evening and welcome to the forum, from a sunny warm 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