Hi Y'all From a Santa Fe Gal

[jennsf]

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer, I'm in Santa Fe NM, and I'm new to this forum. I've been a dedicated WSM fan for the past few years and just dug deep for a Yoder YS640 pellet smoker. My new baby is being delivered tomorrow. I've had sleepless nights wondering where I should put it and how to keep critters away from it (stand guard with my shotgun?).

Of course, I should be planning my first cook and not worrying about silly stuff, but you know how ladies are about rodents.  I have a lot to learn I've never used a pellet smoker so I'll sure appreciate advice from the experts on the forum!

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!

There are plenty of folks on here with pellet smokers to help you when you need it!

Al

 

[submariner]

Welcome and congrats on the new unit!!!

 

[joe black]

Welcome from SC, Jenn. It's really good to have you here on this great site. Congrats on the new smoker. I would think if you kept all of the vents closed up between cooks, there wouldn't be any critter problems. The squirrels love to play on my stick burner, but there's no way for them to get in.

Good luck and good smoking, Joe. :grilling_smilie:

 

[jennsf]

Thanks for the welcome, guys and I'll definitely keep those vents closed, Joe.

Yoder YS640-newly arrived.jpg

• jennsf
• May 12, 2017

  I'm so excited - look what just arrived on my porch - fresh off the pallet!!  I haven't put it together yet, so I'll add a beauty shot once I have all the shelves and parts in place. 

 

[HalfSmoked]

Hey 

  glad to have you on board lot of great guys and gals on here with tons of info just for the asking. Enjoy that new toy and show us some finish product photos.

Warren

 

[jennsf]

Thanks Warren, I will definitely post pics. I'll be doing my burn-off today and planning my first cook for next week!

 

[noboundaries]

Welcome to SMF with the new toy!  I can see the Santa Fe architecture all around that new Yoder.  Looks like it has found a wonderful place to call home. 

Enjoy the toy!

Ray

 

[jennsf]

Just finished my first cook! I learned a lot - have to master that damper!  My ribs were really delicious, so no complaints.

First-cook-Ribs-eatin1.jpg

• jennsf
• May 17, 2017

I can't wait to cook a couple of pork butts. 

 

[noboundaries]

I'd say you NAILED those baby backs Jennifer.  Man oh man that looks good! 

 

 

[jennsf]

Thanks, Ray. They came out better than I expected. I'm already planning the pork butts for this weekend!