Newbie from St. Louis

Tsevg9 · 05-08-2013, 07:08 PM

Greetings,

My name is Tyler and I just started to get into BBQn a few weeks ago. My pops gave me an old smoker that he had sitting around and I decided to figure out what this whole thing was all about. I know it's just a little cheapie MeCo smoker, but it was free and it'll get the job done for now.

I'm from St. Louis, MO and I have a tenant from Kansas City, MO who has been teaching me everything he knows about BBQ'n (which is mostly how to drink the beer).

So far, I've only only smoked chicken breasts (test burn to see how the smoker held it's heat). And last weekend I smoked some pork chops for 2 hours (with a few modifications to the MeCo. I took a few pictures of my cook, but I can't figure out how to post the pics (help anyone?). It was raining the entire time during the chops, so that was a fun experience as well.

ANYWHO! Thanks for welcoming me to the Brethren. I've already read a TON of Q Talk and hope to fire up the smoker one of these days for a nice long pulled pork cook.

Thanks,
Tyler

The MeCo cheapo Smoker

Modding the MeCo to restrict airflow since this smoker is not sealed on the bottom

My makeshift set up for smoking in the rain

The finished chops. Cooked to 145 and nice n juicy.

cowgirl · 05-08-2013, 07:22 PM

Welcome to the forum Tyler, glad to have you aboard!

Big George's BBQ · 05-08-2013, 08:20 PM

Welcome

PaPaQ · 05-09-2013, 08:54 AM

Welcome!

Ashmont · 05-09-2013, 08:57 AM

Welcome STLville Neighbor!

bluetang · 05-09-2013, 09:08 AM

Welcome, come on in, take your shoes off and sit a spell.

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 08:56 PM

Welcome aboard and don't be shy. Chops are lookin good might want to check the final temp though.

Mark Warren · 05-10-2013, 02:02 PM

Welcome

05-08-2013, 07:08 PM	#1
Tsevg9 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-02-13 Location: Saint Louis, MO	Newbie from St. Louis Greetings, My name is Tyler and I just started to get into BBQn a few weeks ago. My pops gave me an old smoker that he had sitting around and I decided to figure out what this whole thing was all about. I know it's just a little cheapie MeCo smoker, but it was free and it'll get the job done for now. I'm from St. Louis, MO and I have a tenant from Kansas City, MO who has been teaching me everything he knows about BBQ'n (which is mostly how to drink the beer). So far, I've only only smoked chicken breasts (test burn to see how the smoker held it's heat). And last weekend I smoked some pork chops for 2 hours (with a few modifications to the MeCo. I took a few pictures of my cook, but I can't figure out how to post the pics (help anyone?). It was raining the entire time during the chops, so that was a fun experience as well. ANYWHO! Thanks for welcoming me to the Brethren. I've already read a TON of Q Talk and hope to fire up the smoker one of these days for a nice long pulled pork cook. Thanks, Tyler The MeCo cheapo Smoker Modding the MeCo to restrict airflow since this smoker is not sealed on the bottom My makeshift set up for smoking in the rain The finished chops. Cooked to 145 and nice n juicy. __________________ Learning the ropes of BBQ, built my first UDS and have a few butts under my belt Last edited by Tsevg9; 05-08-2013 at 07:42 PM.. Reason: Adding Pictures

05-08-2013, 07:22 PM	#2
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Welcome to the forum Tyler, glad to have you aboard! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

05-08-2013, 08:20 PM	#3
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05-09-2013, 08:57 AM	#5
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05-09-2013, 09:08 AM	#6
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05-09-2013, 08:54 AM	#4
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05-09-2013, 08:56 PM	#7
CharredApron Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida	Welcome aboard and don't be shy. Chops are lookin good might want to check the final temp though. __________________ Proud recipient of the coveted "Aussie Lamb Farker Tick of Approval" Award

05-10-2013, 02:02 PM	#8
Mark Warren is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-16-13 Location: here	Welcome