Hello from Pennsylvania

[Joshua0813]

Hi, I'm josh

So having worked as a cashier most of my life a man who had just bought a meatshop was having trouble finding employees and called me while I was working at a pizza shop and hired me to smoke beefstick, kielbasa, and bacon originally. They always did it there but was never able to find new employees to see if it would catch on, so the butcher did it on his spare time, which he didn't have much. So when I got hired noone really knew how to do it and we've basically been using trial and error, reading through forums, and watching youtube videos. Eventually though, it did catch on and so now we're also smoking jerkey, ribs and want to have a go at maybe a brisket or a shoulder if reasonable. I've been working there alittle over a year and actually registered to see if I anyone has tips and can answer some Hi giving my situation.

Thank you in advance

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome aboard, there are plenty of sausage folks here that can offer advice.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Sounds like a fun job!!
Al

 

[xray]

Welcome from PA. Where are you located?

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

 

[Steve H]

Welcome to the addiction!

 

[GATOR240]

Welcome from Pa.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Welcome glad to have you on board.

Warren

 

[JC in GB]

Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

[smokin peachey]

Welcome from central PA. What part of PA are you from and what’s the name of the butcher shop?

 

[Joshua0813]

If you turning out homemade various sausage brisket and especially pork shoulder will be a breeze. What sort of smoker are you working with and more importantly where is this butcher shop located so we can come and visit and help support you and your employer?

I work at smithmyer's in loretto Pa, we use a 100lb Sausage Maker we use hickory sawdust actually. We serve only Certified Angus Brand Beef and wear dress shirts and ties.

 

[smokin peachey]

I might have to check the butcher shop out on my next trip out RT22




Make sure to check out the pa gathering. No dress shirts or ties needed.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/pennsylvania-2019-gathering-september-27th-29th.283102/

 

[Bearcarver]

I work at smithmyer's in loretto Pa, we use a 100lb Sausage Maker we use hickory sawdust actually. We serve only Certified Angus Brand Beef and wear dress shirts and ties.

Welcome Joshua!!
Wow---You're West pretty far---Closer to Pittsburgh than Harrisburg.
Sounds like you're having fun, and you came to the right place for assistance.

Bear (from near Allentown)

 

[smokerjim]

welcome from northeast pa, I will say this is the best forum on the planet with the most knowledgeable people you will find in one spot, I don't think there is question out there that you won't get an answer to.

 

[smokin peachey]

I work at smithmyer's in loretto Pa, we use a 100lb Sausage Maker we use hickory sawdust actually. We serve only Certified Angus Brand Beef and wear dress shirts and ties.

Are you one of the ones wearing an ugly sweater on there FB page?

 

[Joshua0813]

Are you one of the ones wearing an ugly sweater on there FB page?

Actually yea lol I'd be in the back very very white white looking

 

[smokin peachey]

Actually yea lol I'd be in the back very very white white looking

I thought maybe the one holding the bottle lol.

 

[HalfSmoked]

You are very close to pc famer where the Pa gathering is held come join us. Look under the events and find Pa gathering 2019.

Warren

 

[HalfSmoked]

JC in GB Thanks for the like it is appreciated.

Warren

 

[creek bottom]

Welcome from NW Pa... Great forum with some very helpful info...