New to Smoking, First Post (Masterbuilt Gas)

[allistah]

Hi all --

I have recently bought a Masterbuilt 30" 2 door vertical gas smoker.  I had a very successful first smoke, but I'm quickly learning that there are a lot of mods that I need to make to this unit so that it operates how I want it to.  I live in a very windy area and today I fought the wind all day - it was terrible.  I'm just glad that the meat turned out very well and it was the best meat I have ever made.  Very happy and can't wait to make all the other mods to this thing and cook some more stuff in it..

-Allistah

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Allistah! :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 900,000 posts describing it!

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!

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF, Allistah!

Would you mind updating your profile with a location please? 

Happy to have you here as part of the "Smoking Family"!

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us!

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. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

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

Kat

 

[allistah]

Thanks for the warm welcome! :-) ill update my location later today once I get to work. My first smoke came out very well so I'm actually thinking about starting a sort of blog on these forums so that others can benefit from what I have done and will do in the future. Is there a proper space for that?

Thanks again everyone!


-Alli

Sent from my iPhone

 

[bigtrain74]

Welcome Pal, I see that you are thinking about making mods to your smoker. All I can say is that if you are happy with the way your finished product comes out, then I would keep everything the way it is. The only ones you need to impress is you and your family. I wish you the best of times cooking/smoking. Godspeed on your meat journey!

 

[kathrynn]

Thanks for the warm welcome! :-) ill update my location later today once I get to work. My first smoke came out very well so I'm actually thinking about starting a sort of blog on these forums so that others can benefit from what I have done and will do in the future. Is there a proper space for that?

Thanks again everyone!


-Alli

Sent from my iPhone

Alli....you can not do a blog here....but with your profile you will be able to keep up with everything.  If you want to "subscribe" to threads and follow them you can.  Or if you want to save information on your PC....you can use Evernote.

Kat

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums!  Glad you've joined us.  You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastimes...grilling, smoking, and curing great food!  There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask any time you need help and you'll get plenty!

Red