Green Horn

[terrobonz]

My name is Terry & I'm from Howell Michigan.   Married almost 21 years & have 2 boys 19 & 20 who play hockey in Canada.  We love our hockey, cold beer & BBQ/Smokin!!!

A friend recently gave me his old "well seasoned" upright smoker & I came across SMF scouring the web for smoking tips & tricks.  I have already done 3 chickens, stuffed burgers & throwing on some CSR's for the 4th today.  I have already spent hours here & expect to spend many more,  thanks for the opportunity to be part of a great group of smokers!

Happy 4th !!!!

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Terry! 

 to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course, it will teach you all the basics and a lot more: http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse.html

Kenny Powers RULES!

 

[davidhef88]

Welcome! Don't forget to show us some pics. We like pics.

 

[terrobonz]

This was my 1st smoke ever..... 2 8lb. chickens, smoked with Hickory around 6 hrs.  They turned out awesome, I'm hooked !!!!

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Bonz, welcome my Michigan Neighbor

 . Glad you joined the fun , we have the Best BBQ Forum on the Web and unlike some of the others , we like to share.

Don't be shy and send Q-view of more of your smokes. Your Chicken looks great , tell us about it; did you brine it , or just toss her in?

What seasonings did you use and how hot was it cooked at and the Internal Meat temp. when done.

I know , a lot of things to talk (and show) about , but you'll see why as you Paruse the Posts.

Lastly, what's for the 4th cook-out?????

Have fun and...

 

[terrobonz]

Thanks OldSchool.  I just went simple on my chickens,  Salt & Pepper seasoning, tossed them in(no brine this time) basted them every hour with a butter, garlic powder & honey mixture.  Smoker temp around 230-240 & 275 for the  last 15 minutes.  Pulled them off at 165 internal temp. & let rest for 20 min. covered in foil.  I started to cut them up but it was so moist I just ended up pulling it by hand.  Unfortunately I didn't take any other pics because I was too excited to dig in & eat!  We are having family over today for the 4th & throwing some Country Style Ribs on...last minute decision to have a get together so we are going simple. 

 

[scarbelly]

Hello Terry and 

to SMF - Glad to have you here 

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF

birds look great

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello Terry and welcome to SMF! Those birds look fantastic. I'll bet the simple method would turn out great smoked turkey.

 

[rdknb]

Welcome Terry, those are 2 good looking birds

 

[rtbbq2]

Welcome...........you are now

among some of the best smokers in the world...Not to mention some excellent recipes to boot.........