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[txsully]

Neat Forum! I have just jumped in to / invested-in the smoked meat adventure, and this looks to be a great resource.

I have tried to do a little homework to get myself set-up. The NB Hondo was about the best in my low price range so I picked one up last weekend, and made a few mods based on my internet research...added a baffle at the hole to the firebox, mounted the thermo near the grill, made a charcoal basket, & lowered the chimney to grill level. I have a Maverick ET-73 thermo on it's way in the mail and have given the Hondo it's 1st "burn" with the entire interior coated with veg oil, about 5 hours. I am hoping to try it out with a brisket this weekend, we'll see how it goes.

I have just signed up for the eCourse, so Im sure that will be a great resource.

Thanks to all of you who take the time to add posts which are sure to really help the newbies like me.

 

[gnubee]

Here's a little help for the newbies...

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81585

Sounds like you're on the way a brisket is a bit of a challenge for a first smoke and can take more than 10 hours for a large one, but not impossible for a newbie to do with good success.
Its not rocket science and if you have the fine folks here on SMF to guide you through it. You'll do fine.
Here's a link to a brisket tutorial. http://www.smoking-meat.com/brisket-smoke.html

If it turns out wonderfully you can invite me to the tasting... hint hint....lol

 

[alx]

Welcome to SMF.Glad you found us....

 

[meateater]

Welcome to the SMF. Jump right in the brine is fine.

 

[the dude abides]

Welcome to the SMF. Glad you found us.

 

[scarbelly]

Welcome to the fold - This is like a Disney ride if you just sit back and enjoy - Glad to have you here with us

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome 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 Addiction

 

[k5yac]

Welcome! You are in the right place.

 

[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.

How to post Qview to Forum:

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



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

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

 

[cheapchalee]

Welcome to the SMF, I think it's the best place to find anything out about smoking. If it's not known here, it's probrably not worth knowing, orrr we just haven't done it yet.

Charlie

 

[john3198]

Welcome. You will like it here. Tons of great information and super folks that are willing to share anything. I have learned a lot.

Enjoy.

 

[treegje]

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

 

[pops6927]

Welcome to our SMF family! Please share your smokes with lots of Qview, we love to drool!

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF. Glad you joined us.

 

[blue]

Welcome aboard!

 

[txbbqman]

Welcome to the family from a fellow Texan, glad you found us

You will find a ton of good information floating around in here

Don't be afraid to ask questions and remember, the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask.

Check out the 5 day ecourse it is definitely worth it

Good Luck And Happy Smokes

 

[etcher1]

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

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy TX!!

 

[tom in nc]

Welcome to the SMF!