Happy to be here.

[flightmedic22]

Hello all. I am a flight paramedic in Sioux Falls, SD. I currently use a simple electric water smoker, and it has served me well for several years now. I got into smoking while at my last job at a fire department, where most of my shift did it, and I learned from them.

I have been contemplating building a smokehouse, as my dad and I are avid hunters and fishermen. I recently got into making sausage, and would like to make all of my own, rather than relying on a local locker. One of my favorite things to smoke is fish. I have gotten raves on my smoked Northern Pike in the past, even from the doubters.

I also have interests in learning the cold smoking arts. Love the idea of making my own salami and bacon and cheese.

I have read a lot of the forums over the years, and just felt inclined to finally get a little more involved and socialable.

So hello all and can't wait to talk to you.

 

[travisty]

Welcome to the forum, hope you can find the information you need to try those new things! lots of great people on here to help out.

 

[flightmedic22]

Thank you. Really happy to be here officially. With our extremely cold winters here in SD, I won't be building the smokehouse until spring. Leaves me some great planning and supply gathering time. I will definitely post once the build starts.

I might also put my recipe for my fish brine on here also. It's probably close to a lot of others but maybe doesn't hurt to have another.

 

[firemedic47]

Welcome aboard, I'm new myself, lots of great info here! Stay safe in the air my friend!

 

[flightmedic22]

Thank you. Was a fire medic myself for a lot of years. Looking forward to "chatting" with many like minded folks that enjoy the smoking fun.

Have fun and stay safe on the fire grounds.