New smoker from Philly

[im1dermike]

Hi guys. I've never smoked or even eaten smoked food, but I've been watching way too many episodes of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives to not jump into this. I'm looking at a GOSM. Something's gotta take up my time when I'm not homebrewing!

 

[pineywoods]

Welcome to SMF Mike you'll find lots of good info and recipes here. Sign up for Jeff's 5 Day Ecourse its free and contains lots of great info. Have fun and happy smoking

 

[im1dermike]

I read day 2 today :)

 

[ibsmoking]

Welcome Mike, Homebrew and smoking go hand in hand.

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum....hope you give smoking a try. It's good stuff.

 

[abelman]

Welcome aboard, you came to the right place to learn the ins and outs

 

[smokin out the neighbors]

Welcome to the forum Mike. Be prepared for the addiction you are getting ready to start. Be sure to share your Qview, as it helps to ease our withdraw symptoms when we aren't smoking.

 

[kookie]

Welcome to the site...............Once you start you won't be able to stop...............

 

[ronp]

Welcome, all you need to know is here.

Good luck on your smokes.

 

[waysideranch]

Welcome Mike. You picked a great time to join.

 

[vince]

Welcome to SMF!

 

[im1dermike]

Newbie questions:

1. What is a flat?
2. What is a foil pan?
3. Can someone recommend a relatively inexpensive thermometer w/ alarm and remote pager? I assume this is necessary?
4. Basic rub recipe?
5. I've read when the meat is done, you're to cover it and put it in a cooler for an hour or two. Afterwards, are you supposed to serve it room temp?

Thanks!

 

[dingle]

Hey Mike welcome to the forum. Didnt get to ya yesterday. For the money Jeff's rub recipe is great! Otherwise, there is a link to rubs on the left hand side of this forum. Good luck to ya and stick around a while.