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[tmw611]

Hello all. I am so new I dont even have a smoker. I've played with my weber kettle which I've had for years with lighter cuts and small birds, but its time to do some real cookin. I love to grill but never ventured into actual smoking. I went and had some local BBQ for lunch today and spoke with the owner, an older german fella who fell in love with BBQ 30 years ago. Boy was he excited to tell me about his experiences. He just had a passion that lit a little fire in me. Heck I might be the who is smokin. To say the least he got me a little excited about BBQ. With that said what would be a good place to start besides this great forum?

 

[teeotee]

Hi there TM and welcome to the smf. You have found a great place to get you off to a good start. Have a good look around all the forums, read the posts. Definitely do the 5 day course.

There is a warning though. Once you get into smoking foods and this website you'll find they are both very addictive.

Have fun and enjoy.

 

[domn8_ion]

Welcome to SMF. This is THE place to start. Check out Jeff's 5 day E course. Its free and has great info for everyone to use. Not just newby's. After that, I would suggest checking out the threads about the different types of smokers to try to decides what type would be best for your situations and needs.
Just remember to search the threads and ask questions. We're here to help.

 

[fatback joe]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[dysartsmoker]

Welcome the info on this site is amazing

 

[richtee]

Welcome to SMF TMW! First... be aware of a few April Fools posts here today...LOL! Can't be too safe... anyway...

Fattys and Boston Butts are an easy, forgiving kind of smoke to cut your teeth on, so to speak. Then on to poultry and ribs... then the Holy Smokin' Grail- the BRISKET! Hang in and hang on..we'll have ya up to speed faster than that pine burns in the firebox! <APRIL FOOLS!>

 

[cinnamonkc]

No one told me I wasn't supposed to START with brisket!! Oops...

Guess I got luckier than I thought.

 

[capt dan]

Welcome to the site. I bet there are alot more enthusiastic folks here than at your BBQ place had today! Lots of excellent Q generals here to make sure you learn well!

 

[kookie]

Welcome aboard............Lots of great people and info here.........Take some time and read and learn...........

 

[smokin' joe]

Glad to have you aboard...enjoy your time here!!!

 

[geob]

You found the right pace to start. I know you can get all the help you need if you just ask. What type smoker, how much, what meat and how long.
Don't forget to get the five day course. It's free, yea really no April Fool's.

Welcome

geob

 

[bb53chevpro]

Welcome to the best smokin forum on the web. Ok, the people are nice too LOL.
Glad you found, and forget to ask all your questions.
Andy.

 

[tmw611]

I've joined forums before but have never received such a warm welcome. I've ordered the 5 day course and will begin a new page in my life.

Thank you all again, I look forward to learning from and with you.

 

[kratzx4]

Welcome to SMF TM. Warning the is no known cure for this addiction. You can only satisfy your urge with more smoked food. Soon every thing you see will cause you to envision ways to smoke it. You will find the folks here packed full of smoke knowledge and just itching to share with you.

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum TMW, glad to have you here.

 

[gooose53]

Welcome to the SMF!! I started on a Kettle too.....they can produce some mighty fine smoked meat, so don't feel like you have to run out and buy something else right away. I bought a Smokenator to assist me with the Weber and that really works great too. If you need some ideas to figure out how to get more meat on a Weber let me know...I have some pics floating around here.

 

[erain]

i started on a kettle also, used to make some pretty good ribs and also rum soaked smoked salmon slabs, along with BC chicken and the usual. still use it every once in a while. welcome to the forum and like kratz said could be addictive but remeber you got a huge support group to help keep you addicted haa no cure cept for what u use on ur bacon!

 

[richoso1]

Welcome to the SMF, you'll be glad you joined a friendly bunch of folks who like to share good times.

 

[lc in va]

welcome to the smf, there is a lot of knowledge here, I have learned a good bit and only been a member only a month.