Hello from the Great Lakes State

[jburly]

I am new to SMF.  I have grilling and BBQ for years on Weber kettle grills and gas grills. I just purchased my first electric smoker.  What a great purchase.  I have great success with Boston Butt,kielbasa, jerky, baked beans.  Love my Weber but can't get that low and slow. I am doing a brisket for first time appreciate any hints.  What beer (don't say any) goes best.

 

[mossymo]

Glad you joined us Jburly, :welcome1: from North Dakota!
Any dark lager will do!

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums, Jburly!  Glad you've joined us.  You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastime...grilling and smoking great food!  There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty!

Best advice for a brisket is stay patient.  A rule of thumb on time estimates is 1.5 to 2 hours of cook time per raw pound of meat.  Shoot for an internal meat temperature of 190*-205*, and when a toothpick glides into the meat like into butter, he's done! 

I personally like a nice amber beer with beef.  My favorites are Negra Modelo (technically its a dark, not an amber...but very mild for a dark) and Dos Equis Amber, but there are dozens of great ambers out there.

Red

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Welcome , Jburly. And hope you enjoy your visit. You'll soon be hooked and call this home for all your smokeing info. or advice. Yes, you could teach us something, we are not perfect but are trying to get there , so everyone learns.

Have a safe and happy Holiday. Be safe and as always . . .

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us!

Jeff offers a free 5 day E-Course.  It's packed with great information to use...no matter what your experience level might be!  http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse  

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Happy Memorial Day! 

Kat

 

[s2k9k]

:welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you joined us!