New to here, but not a total newbie...

[phoenix rising]

Hey all, I found these forums a while ago, and finally decided to join after being a ghost for a while.  I have done quite a few canadian bacon, pork ribs, cowboy roasts, etc, and want to branch out a little.  

I have a large smoker that I think was built from a bun oven with a smoke pan added in the bottom.  It seems to get up to about 195f.  I also have a big chief smoker that I"m not in the least bit impressed with.  I can't get it up to temperature on a hot day.  I think I'll sell it to someone wanting to add smoke flavor to jerky.

Anyways, I live in southern Alberta.  As for other hobbies, shooting, gunsmithing, woodworking, metalworking, and reading.

 

[s2k9k]

:welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 50,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 1,000,000 posts describing it! Yea that’s right over 1,000,000!

The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

We have an Articles section that is full of great information about smoking to include a lot of recipes and instructionals. Check it out there is a lot to learn in there!

Would you do us a favor and add your location to your profile, it helps others to know where you are when they offer advice, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!

 

[themule69]

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

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! I

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

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums!  This is the best place I know for sharing ideas on smoking, grilling, curing, etc.  There are plenty of friendly and knowledgeable folks who really enjoy helping one another.  Just holler when you need anything, and someone here will have the answer.

Red

 

[disco]

Hello fellow Canadian. I live just across the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC. I just started smoking last fall and only had limited success until I found this forum and now I am hooked. Sounds like  you already have experience but want new ideas. You will find them here. I have developed a to do list so long it likely won't all get done. The threads are full of information and the experienced members are very generous with their knowledge. I look forward to learning from your experience.

Disco