Semi-newbie here

[rondiaz]

Hello,

Got into smoking last year when my mother dug out a Meco charcoal bullet purchased in 1990 and never used. I have done ribs, brats, tenderloin, and pork loin on it and all have been good. The ribs are just fantastic, I doubt i will buy ribs in a restaurant again. I struggled to keep temps high enough in this smoker though, even with a full load of hot coals it would peak at 200 and usually run cooler than that so i would end up finishing things in the oven. I also tried rigging an electric system with a hot plate but the hot plate didn't generate enough heat either, good smoke though.

Last weekend I picked up a Smoke Hollow electric smoker on sale at Menards, and it holds tembs splendedly. I have a lot to learn yet, but I forsee this one getting heavy use. Been lurking here on the forums reading all kinds of stuff for the past year, but it is time to get posting too so here I am.

 

[grothe]

Welcome to SMF Ron....we're glad ta have ya here.....congrats on the new smoker!

 

[smokin_tarheel]

Welcome, you have come to the right place to learn all about smoking. Just ask and thow shall receive. Happy smokes!

 

[werdwolf]

Welcome and enjoy the forum

 

[jdt]

welcome, don't give up on the meco, look at the modifications the guys have made to other brand bullet smokers, it all translates very well.

 

[smokingscooby]

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on the new smoker,don't forget the qview.

 

[bigbaldbbq]

Welcome to SMF.

 

[gnubee]

Welcome to the SMF.

Try Royal Oak lump it burns hotter than briquettes. Make sure the smoker is out of the wind. You may need some mods to the fire basket to make it burn better.

 

[billbo]

Welcome and congrats on the new smoker!

 

[rondiaz]

Thanks for the tips, I will try using some lump charcoal and also check the forums for mods I can do to get a better burn.

 

[richoso1]

Welcome to the SMF. You're in for a fun summer. It's all good my friend.

 

[bassman]

Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you aboard.