Howdy from Virginia

[draken]

Hello all!

New smoker here, recently received a 30" MES (Bass Pro Sportsman Elite version) as a gift.  Used it for the first time this past weekend for some braided pork loin.  It was delicious.  I look forward to learning more about using this smoker and trying different cuts of meats, rubs, and wood types.  I've already stocked up on bags of wood chips as they'll soon be disappearing from store shelves as they gear up for the fall/winter merchandise.

A remote thermometer and perhaps the AMNPS are on my wish list, but due to budget, those will have to wait a while.  Otherwise, looking forward to reading up on this forum and learning how to get the most out of the smoker and the meats I put into it.

Cheers!

James

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! 

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it has great information to use no matter your skill level!

We love to see pictures of what you are cooking (or what we call q-views here at SMF).  To "upload the q-views" just follow the directions here and it will be easier. 

If you are using a cell phone, an IPad or a kindle, go to the main SMF page and click the Mobile button. Will make the uploads a bit faster too.

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 and some guidelines of how to interact within the forums. Off site links are not allowed here at SMF per Jeff. Not that you have done anything wrong....just a little bit of FYI for new members!

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

Kat

 

[themule69]

James

Glad you joined the group. The search bar at the top of any page is your best friend.
About anything you wanna know about smoking/grilling/curing/brining/cutting or slicing
and the list goes on has probably been posted. Remember to post a QVIEW of your smokes.
We are all smoke junkies here and we have to get our fix. If you have questions Post it
and you will probably get 10 replies with 11 different answers. That is because their
are so many different ways to make great Q We all have our own taste.

Happy smoken.

David

 

[s2k9k]

Hi James! :welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you joined us! We have over 50,000 members now who just love to share what they know. You've come to the best place on the net to learn and share everything Q!!!

 

[draken]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone and for the great pointers.!

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums, James!  You've found a great place to share ideas on our favorite pastimes...smoking and grilling great food!  There are plenty of friendly and knowledgeable people here who really enjoy helping one another.  Any time you need help, just ask and you'll get plenty!

Red

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hi James!  Fellow Virginian here....

 to the SMF, the best BBQ site on the web.  Whatever you need to know about the fine art of BBQ you can find it right here, from recipes to technical knowledge.

One thing you need to know about us is that we like to see pictures of your creations and your gear.  We call it Q-View and its basically the 

!!!

So, don't just talk about your food, show it!  Otherwise you may get a gentle reminder, like this...

  or this...

Good Luck and Get Smokin'

Bill