Hello from Florida

[jjp2]

I'm John. After years trying to do great ribs on the grill with ok results and inspiration from BBQ Pitmasters, I got interested in smokers. I wanted one large enough to cook for the large family gatherings of 30-40 people, plus convinient to use regularly without forking out a grand. I liked at lots of verticle smokers and up with the GOSM propane version, because I can put a full slap of ribs in it, feed the group and the convinience of gas. The others verticles were too small to do that.

I've had it for 3 weeks now, and have cooked each weekend. First was chicken and ribs. Came out great but over cooked the chicken a bit and under cooked the ribs a bit. Chicken fell apart and off the bones while the ribs were a touch chewy.

The following weekend was brisket. I ended up cutting it 1/2 and cooked the 7 lb flat end. Came out incrediable. Best I've ever had.

This weekend was 12 lbs of bone in pork loin. Again just amazing.

Its great finding a place that has a wealth of information. I've scanned here and some of the referring sites for the recipes and ideas, and look to learn more.

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF, John. Glad you joined us.

 

[etcher1]

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

 

[scarbelly]

Hello John
Welcome to SMF glad to have you with us
Looking forward to your qview

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy, welcome to the SMF!!

 

[mballi3011]

Welcome to SMF John from florida also I'm in the jax area and there are several others from the state here too. Now I'm really happy to have you here and this place is amasing with all the knowledge and killer recipes that you will soon have at your desposal. So hang on the ride is just beginning you are really in for a treat and a few extra pounds too.

 

[jd08]

Hey, I lived in Cape Coral many years ago.

 

[denver dave]

Welcome aboard. You are gonna like it here. How about some qview on your next smoke???

 

[bassman]

Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us and decided to join in.

 

[meateater]

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

 

[williamzanzinger]

welcome brother. Im down In Coral Springs myself. Take many pictures and share them here!!

 

[seenred]

Hello John, and welcome aboard! Glad you're here.

 

[beer-b-q]

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[richoso1]

Welcome to the SMF, and congrats on the new GOSM. It's all good my friend.

 

[treegje]

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