Good Afternoon,
RetRat really doen't do anything of redeeming value, by design. Retired for 5 years, rec'd a outdoor gourmet smoker for Father's Day and needed some advice on how to get started. Years ago I had a charcoal wood fed device and lost patience with having to attend to it like a new baby and sold it at garage sale.
Got the electric version and to date have done chicken and pork ribs. As you know and have figured out, work in process. But will keep on pluggin away, new dimension to outdoor cookin.
My hobbies are shooting and reloads, gardening, and my newest endeavor is my 12wk old granddaughter, apple of my eye and love the crap out of her.
Look forward to your expert advice on how to smoke (by the way enjoy a good stogey and bourbon daily - hobby??) like an expert.
Regards,
RetRat