Hello: Former Lurker Reporting In From Houston

[barbacoa666]

My hobby is cooking. I like to smoke, but with everyone's kids reaching adulthood, family get togethers are down. I'm down to cranking-up my smoker 3-4 times a year. But I've resolved to get back to smoking. I'll just put the extras in the freezer.

I've visited the forum periodically, but only just joined SMF. I've used the forum to refine my techniques. Yesterday discovered fatties on SMF, and was inspired to make a couple today for Thanksgiving. I also made a pork shoulder, a beef shoulder, a duck, and jalapeno poppers. The fatties were an especially big hit.

I have been smoking on a New Braunfels smoker for probably the last 6 years. Not sure of the model, and the manufacturer no longer exists. But the unit is similar to a Brinkman Smoke`N Pit Smoke King. The design is workable, but has some flaws. Basically, the smoker is a jack of all trades, but master of none. It's not a design I recommend.

 

[raceyb]

Welcome to the SMF!!! I'm sorry your post made it to the second page of history before someone responded. I guess the forums have been hectic!!

I'm glad you signed up and decided to participate. I'd love to see some pics of your smoked food. Or as we call it here, Qview! :)

Again, welcome to the SMF

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome Barbocoa 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 Addictio

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF. Glad you joined us.

 

[the dude abides]

Welcome Barbacoa. Like Racey said, it's been hectic around here with all the Thanksgiving threads and questions. So, apologies for you not getting a big welcome.

Sounds like you've got plenty of experience. Looking forward to checking out some of your work. Be sure to take some pictures and post some qview next time you smoke. Learn lots and help others. That's what this place is all about.

Enjoy!

 

[treegje]

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

 

[alx]

Welcome aboard.

 

[bassman]

Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you aboard. Lots of good folks here just waiting to help you with your smokes.

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy Neighbor, welcome aboard from Kingwood!

 

[rivet]

A big welcome to the SMF! Glad to have you aboard

 

[beer-b-q]

Welcome, Glad to have you with us. This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.

For Those of you New to Smoking, be sure to check out Jeff's 5 Day Smoking Basics eCourse.
Click Here it's "FREE"... 5 Day eCourse

Everyone here enjoys seeing the Qview so be sure to post plenty of pics...

Large ones that us old people with bad eyes can see.

When you uploading to Photobucket I always use the Large IMG setting, 640 x 480 it is a nice size...

How to post Qview to Forum:



For Step By Step Instructions On Posting Qview Check Out This Tutorial

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=82034

 

[barbacoa666]

Looks like I'll have to purchase a digital camera and get in on the action!

 

[larry maddock]

HARRIS COUNTY DUDE
tell the folks about barbacoa

 

[ol' smokey]

Welcome to the SMF

 

[warthog]

Welcome to the SMF. Enjoy your stay.