Born on the dark side...

Guando · 04-27-2014, 06:04 AM

Hey everyone. Have been really enjoying the forum and have learned so much from the short time I have been here. I have always loved bbq and being in Connecticut that can be a lonely place unless you make it yourself. I was reading meatheads website 6 months ago and stumbled across pellets... I was intrigued because what they offered fit my current lifestyle. I have two small children, own a business and like to keep busy so tending a fire all day isn't in the cards at this point. Someday yes but right now no... I stumbled across nucornhusker post about the ys1500 and I was hooked. I was looking at the ys640 prior to that but couldn't get the 1500 out of my head.... So I took the often repeated advice of the forum "Go Big!". I took delivery on Monday and cleaned it up during the week. Initial burn Friday and seasoned on Saturday with my first cook being spatchcock chicken. I want to publicly thank nucornhusker for dealing with my endless private messages and helping me make an informed decision. Here are some pics.

She had a rough ride but only some cosmetic stuff which Yoder is sending paint.

Unwrapped on the pallet

On the patio and ready to go!

Season time! Pam the inside and cooked some bacon. Didn't get a finished pic because I needed to get the chicken on. It was even across the top and bottom though.

Chicken on... Cooked at 300 with plowboys yardbird.

Chicken done. It was really good and my father in law, who is tough to please in the food department, raved about it. It surprised him I think.

Covered for the night. Bought an Atv cover. Seems to work really well.

Love it so far! Thanks for looking!

CT-Mike · 04-27-2014, 06:09 AM

Awesome, Branford isn't too far from me so don't be surprised if it comes up missing. ;)

EverettBBQ · 04-27-2014, 06:18 AM

Congratulations

It took me over 6 months to decide on my smoker

You will be happy you took your time!

Guando · 04-27-2014, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT-Mike

Awesome, Branford isn't too far from me so don't be surprised if it comes up missing. ;)

Lol. Don't you dare.... I am afraid someone is going to come back here and think it is an Atv and want to steal it. Once they take the cover off, they will have no idea what it is. Moves really easy on the comp cart.

floydo · 04-27-2014, 06:23 AM

ooooo

ain't she sweet looking ??
good luck.

luv them yardbirds.

Enrico Brandizzi · 04-27-2014, 06:32 AM

Congratulations for the smoker!
Your birds look great!

Trailer Trash · 04-27-2014, 06:57 AM

Very nice smoker! Congrats! Your gonna have some fun now for sure!

PappaOscar · 04-27-2014, 07:00 AM

Nice rig!

Big George's BBQ · 04-27-2014, 07:06 AM

Congrats and enjoy Nice first cook

Bob S · 04-27-2014, 08:25 AM

Congratulations on the new smoker!

SmittyJonz · 04-27-2014, 10:05 AM

That's a Hardcore pooper right there!

Brian in Maine · 04-27-2014, 12:43 PM

Sweeeeet!!

nucornhusker · 04-27-2014, 10:21 PM

Hey man, I'm more than happy to help. I'm glad the pit has worked well for you so far. I love seeing what other people cook on their 1500's and I hope to see more from your pit. I did wings tonight on mine and I ate way too many of them.

retired trucker · 04-27-2014, 10:51 PM

SWEET looking smoker. Congratulations, and enjoy many happy and successful cooks on it. By the way, did you have BLT's from all that bacon?

Blessings,

Omar

Guando · 04-28-2014, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retired trucker

SWEET looking smoker. Congratulations, and enjoy many happy and successful cooks on it. By the way, did you have BLT's from all that bacon?

Blessings,

Omar

Lol. I saved it and will have for breakfast and various other things this week. It was pretty cheap bacon so I am not too concerned. It was like $1.25 a pound, so it may not actually be bacon...

04-27-2014, 06:04 AM	#1
Guando Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-09-13 Location: Branford, CT	Born on the dark side... Hey everyone. Have been really enjoying the forum and have learned so much from the short time I have been here. I have always loved bbq and being in Connecticut that can be a lonely place unless you make it yourself. I was reading meatheads website 6 months ago and stumbled across pellets... I was intrigued because what they offered fit my current lifestyle. I have two small children, own a business and like to keep busy so tending a fire all day isn't in the cards at this point. Someday yes but right now no... I stumbled across nucornhusker post about the ys1500 and I was hooked. I was looking at the ys640 prior to that but couldn't get the 1500 out of my head.... So I took the often repeated advice of the forum "Go Big!". I took delivery on Monday and cleaned it up during the week. Initial burn Friday and seasoned on Saturday with my first cook being spatchcock chicken. I want to publicly thank nucornhusker for dealing with my endless private messages and helping me make an informed decision. Here are some pics. She had a rough ride but only some cosmetic stuff which Yoder is sending paint. Unwrapped on the pallet On the patio and ready to go! Season time! Pam the inside and cooked some bacon. Didn't get a finished pic because I needed to get the chicken on. It was even across the top and bottom though. Chicken on... Cooked at 300 with plowboys yardbird. Chicken done. It was really good and my father in law, who is tough to please in the food department, raved about it. It surprised him I think. Covered for the night. Bought an Atv cover. Seems to work really well. Love it so far! Thanks for looking! __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Weber Genesis Gasser

04-27-2014, 06:09 AM	#2
CT-Mike is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-14 Location: SE CT	Awesome, Branford isn't too far from me so don't be surprised if it comes up missing. ;) __________________ MMBGE/Large BGE/XL BGE/SF 30x80 - "Ol' Mortimer" [url]www.facebook.com/goindeepbbq[/url]

04-27-2014, 06:18 AM	#3
EverettBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-06-13 Location: Overland Park, KS	Congratulations It took me over 6 months to decide on my smoker You will be happy you took your time! __________________ Smoker - Rebel 28 Smoker Temp Control - Cyber Q Maverick Redi Chek Thermapen- [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] BBQ Team - Cool Blue Q Grill - Weber SUMMIT E-670 KCBS member and CBJ

04-27-2014, 06:32 AM	#6
Enrico Brandizzi Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-16-13 Location: Rome, Italy	Congratulations for the smoker! Your birds look great! __________________ [B]3 WSM 22" - 2 Weber OTG 26" - Ferraboli grill[/B] [B] BBQ GURU cyber WiFi + DigiQ DX2 - KSBS CBJ BBQness is on Youtube, Instagram & Flickr [/B]

04-27-2014, 06:57 AM	#7
Trailer Trash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-13 Location: Gold Canyon, AZ	Very nice smoker! Congrats! Your gonna have some fun now for sure! __________________ "Hi, my name is Gerry and I'm a "BBQ'aholic" and I'm here for help...

04-27-2014, 06:23 AM	#5
floydo Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-26-10 Location: silver lake, nh	ooooo ain't she sweet looking ?? good luck. luv them yardbirds.

04-27-2014, 07:00 AM	#8
PappaOscar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-16-13 Location: Independence, KY	Nice rig! __________________ Sporting a Bayou Classic Ceramic Cypress Grill, 22.5 Weber Performer Copper, UDS, Maverick 733

04-27-2014, 07:06 AM	#9
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Congrats and enjoy Nice first cook __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

04-27-2014, 08:25 AM	#10
Bob S is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-07 Location: Sayville, NY	Congratulations on the new smoker! __________________ FEC 100 Hunsaker Vortex Smoker (3) XL Big Green Egg WSM 18" Weber 22.5" Performer Weber 22.5" One Touch Gold Kettle Weber 18.5" One Touch Silver "Guinness" Kettle Weber Genesis gasser Blazin' Buttz BBQ Team www.blazinbuttz-bbq.com

04-27-2014, 10:05 AM	#11
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	That's a Hardcore pooper right there! __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

04-27-2014, 12:43 PM	#12
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	Sweeeeet!! __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

04-27-2014, 10:21 PM	#13
nucornhusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Lincoln, NE	Hey man, I'm more than happy to help. I'm glad the pit has worked well for you so far. I love seeing what other people cook on their 1500's and I hope to see more from your pit. I did wings tonight on mine and I ate way too many of them. __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Kamado Joe BigJoe & Joe Jr, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

04-27-2014, 10:51 PM	#14
retired trucker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-28-11 Location: Dallas, Georgia	SWEET looking smoker. Congratulations, and enjoy many happy and successful cooks on it. By the way, did you have BLT's from all that bacon? Blessings, Omar __________________ Webber 22 1/2 OTG Gold, UDS, rusted out chimney, Red Lavatools Thermowand, Maverick ET 732, 1950 model wife. Walking cane to help me get around.