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Harmening · 01-23-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tmkshew

Hey everyone, I'm very green when it comes to grilling but I've stepped it up a couple notches since I started about 4 years ago.
I'm going to be 23 soon and for my birthday, my girlfriend got me my first smoker.

It's a Weber 18.5" Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker.

Anyone have any good pork shoulder recipes I could try out?
Any other suggestions/tips would be awesome, and very appreciated.

Looks like you could use some Bengals posters on your wall.

big brother smoke · 01-23-2010, 10:26 PM

May the Brethren force be with your cook!

tmkshew · 01-24-2010, 08:42 AM

Bad news everyone...
it's been misting all morning. I think I'm going to through it on around 10:30 anyways.
Anyone have any tips on what to do in the rain?

I heard somewhere that you should throw a real old quilt on top except where the holes are to keep in the heat. I'm not sure if that's valid at all but just thought I'd throw it out there...

Harmening · 01-24-2010, 08:43 AM

Rain shouldn't bother much.

tmkshew · 01-24-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 4TheLoveofBrisket

Yeah, that girl's a keeper.

I'm one of the younger ones around here too, I think, just 29. Been que'n since I was 16 or 17, can't remember exactly when I started. Always good to see some other young blood around here (no offense to the older brethren of course). Good luck on your cook tomorrow bro! Be sure to post some pics (PRON) and let us know how it turned out. And if you need help tomorrow, you know where to come!

Yeah, I'm usually the youngest when it comes to stuff like this. I don't mind though. Plus this forum is extremely helpful.
I'll post some pics when I can but it is raining out so I don't know how successful I'll be today. Hoping to throw them on around 10:30-11am

tmkshew · 01-24-2010, 08:44 AM

thanks i'll give it a go

Ron_L · 01-24-2010, 09:15 AM

Just keep the rain from getting into the top vents and you should be fine. An umbrella held onto a lawn chair with a C-clamp works.

imaisufan · 01-24-2010, 09:20 AM

A lot of GREAT info for you on this. I'm with Harmening. A mist / light rain won't effect your temps much, however if there is a breeze that will. If you have any wind try to get your WSM out of it. Enjoy your time with the WSM ~ and be sure to get the girlfriend to like the food. Someday you might want another smoker!

Bluesman · 01-24-2010, 09:41 AM

I have to agree with what everyone has said.

1.) Keep the girlfreind

2.) Go the virtual bullet link and watch the videos, read the articles, and sign up for the discussion board. Tons of information there.

3.) If all else fails pack up the WSM send it to me and go out for BBQ, with your girlfreind of course.

JD McGee · 01-24-2010, 09:43 AM

Congrats on your new bullet and your wonderful girlfriend...

We'll be waiting for updates on your first smoke...good luck?

tmkshew · 01-24-2010, 10:22 AM

Well it's 11:21am right now and I have no started yet...

They're calling for 3inches in the afternoon and evening. I was planning to have it ready by 6pm for people coming over.
Think I should scrap the idea over the heavy rain?

I need your help forum

Vince B · 01-24-2010, 10:28 AM

I myself don't let the rain bother me unless it is coming down really hard. I like Ron's idea with the umbrella however with wind I'm not sure how that is going to work. What I have done is take some foil and connect it to the handle(be creative) and drape it over the exhaust vent loosely. This will help keep some of the rain out of the cooker and also allow it to vent. I have found that most of the water that sits between the lid and ceter section just evaporates and it is not an issue.

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Originally Posted by tmkshew

Who do you guys got?

BTW I'm going for the Vikings/Jets however if I had to bet a wsm/house on it, I would say the Saints and the Colts. Get that thing fired up and get you butts on the wsm! Vince

tmkshew · 01-24-2010, 10:47 AM

thanks wish me luck

sucks my first smoke will be a wet one...

patience isn't one of my virtues when it comes to this.

Vince B · 01-24-2010, 10:52 AM

Good luck! LOL Don't stress yourself out and just relax. This will help season yourself for really bad weather cooks!

bacardi2001 · 01-24-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tmkshew

Hey everyone, I'm very green when it comes to grilling but I've stepped it up a couple notches since I started about 4 years ago.
I'm going to be 23 soon and for my birthday, my girlfriend got me my first smoker.

It's a Weber 18.5" Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker.

Anyone have any good pork shoulder recipes I could try out?
Any other suggestions/tips would be awesome, and very appreciated.

can she get me one for my mini uds?

you will get the help here you need.

01-23-2010, 10:26 PM	#17
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	May the Brethren force be with your cook! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

01-24-2010, 09:15 AM	#22
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Just keep the rain from getting into the top vents and you should be fine. An umbrella held onto a lawn chair with a C-clamp works. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

01-24-2010, 09:41 AM	#24
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	I have to agree with what everyone has said. 1.) Keep the girlfreind 2.) Go the virtual bullet link and watch the videos, read the articles, and sign up for the discussion board. Tons of information there. 3.) If all else fails pack up the WSM send it to me and go out for BBQ, with your girlfreind of course. __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

01-24-2010, 09:43 AM	#25
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	Congrats on your new bullet and your wonderful girlfriend... We'll be waiting for updates on your first smoke...good luck? __________________ "The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets...

01-24-2010, 10:52 AM	#29
Vince B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-09 Location: Bloomingdale Illinois	Good luck! LOL Don't stress yourself out and just relax. This will help season yourself for really bad weather cooks! __________________ 18"WSM/SMOKEY JOE/ VERY OLD 22.5" Weber /5 BURNER KENMORE GAS

01-24-2010, 08:42 AM	#18
tmkshew Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-09-10 Location: Baltimore, MD	Bad news everyone... it's been misting all morning. I think I'm going to through it on around 10:30 anyways. Anyone have any tips on what to do in the rain? I heard somewhere that you should throw a real old quilt on top except where the holes are to keep in the heat. I'm not sure if that's valid at all but just thought I'd throw it out there...

01-24-2010, 08:43 AM	#19
Harmening On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-11-07 Location: West Okoboji, IA	Rain shouldn't bother much.

01-24-2010, 08:44 AM	#21
tmkshew Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-09-10 Location: Baltimore, MD	thanks i'll give it a go

01-24-2010, 09:20 AM	#23
imaisufan On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-31-09 Location: Waukee, IA	A lot of GREAT info for you on this. I'm with Harmening. A mist / light rain won't effect your temps much, however if there is a breeze that will. If you have any wind try to get your WSM out of it. Enjoy your time with the WSM ~ and be sure to get the girlfriend to like the food. Someday you might want another smoker!

01-24-2010, 10:22 AM	#26
tmkshew Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-09-10 Location: Baltimore, MD	Well it's 11:21am right now and I have no started yet... They're calling for 3inches in the afternoon and evening. I was planning to have it ready by 6pm for people coming over. Think I should scrap the idea over the heavy rain? I need your help forum

01-24-2010, 10:47 AM	#28
tmkshew Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-09-10 Location: Baltimore, MD	thanks wish me luck sucks my first smoke will be a wet one... patience isn't one of my virtues when it comes to this.

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