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zach1234

Knows what a fatty is.
Joined
Sep 4, 2014
Location
Toronto, On
Hey everybody! My name is Zach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I am having a absolute blast exploring the world of barbecue and learning as much as I can as I go.

I have been around basic grilling and bbq for most of my life, but this past year was when I really caught the bbq bug. There is nothing more fun than cooking outdoors, sometimes in the elements, and creating incredible food. The reward of the food, and the process is unlike anything else. Probably most importantly, I get so much enjoyment from sharing the experience with friends and family, often taking more enjoyment seeing others enjoy the food, having fun and enjoying the experience, rather than cooking for just myself. Nothing else comes close to matching the social aspect of barbecue.

I have really enjoyed reading through the forums and have learned so much from them. I am excited to get involved and not only ask questions, but also share some of my experiences with others. I have been using mainly my weber kettles 22.5", one set up most of the time as a smoker with the smokenator. I love the kettles for the simplicity, yet the quality of the food that can be cooked on it is incredible. I love the hands-on aspect of the kettles, the learning curve took a bit of time but it really taught me a lot about the process of smoking. Its always fun watching your friends reaction when one kettle is hovering at 225* and one is searing steaks at staggering temperatures by just adjusting the fuel and vents.

That said, this forum has exposed me to many other cool methods and products, and am really excited to continue to learn and practice the techniques, to explore other equipment and to read and share some great stories.

Best Regards,
Zach
 
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Zach, Welcome to the Brethren!! There is a wealth of knowledge and experience amung the members. If you have a BBQ or cooking related obsession or hobby this is the place to be. Sit back, soak up the knowledge and jump in there and be sure to share yours as well. If you can't find or get an answer to the question here then there is probably not an answer available.
 
Thanks for the great welcome! It's very rare for forums to have such a personal touch. Having a great time already.

...and of course, if there are any other BBQ Brethren members north of the border in the Toronto area, there is always an open invite to join for some bbq, beers and good times. The Q's are running all winter.
 
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Welcome to the forum Zach, glad to have you join us and hopefully take part in the other forums.

We don't have a lot of rules here other than spam and advertising are NOT permitted, the rest is just common sense, courtesy, and mutual respect for one another. You'll soon find the Brethren are not a bunch of "know it-all's" who think their way is the only way. Even the seasoned users are open to suggestions, changes, and many will try new recipes and methods from time to time, which provide us with surprising results.

I recall my first visit to the Brethren, for months I was afraid to post and ask questions, even though I had experience under my belt. You'll find a great group of people here with a willingness to help and guide you, regardless of of how simple or how complicated you think your question may be. You'll also find that there are many ways to achieve great food, there is no single "cookie cutter" method as some have been conditioned to think. You'll just have to try a few different methods and soon you'll master the way that works best for you.

We'll be here to guide you and answer your questions as you begin your journey into smoking and BBQ. Pretty soon you'll go from asking questions to posting pictures of your progress, and we will all share in your experience as true Brethren.


We have many different forums here.... Below are just a few of them.

For discussion on BBQ/Smoking related topics, we have the "Q-Talk" Forum. This is a good starting point for all new Brethren.

For those who are interested in competing, We have a "Competition BBQ" forum.

We also have a "Catering, Food Handling and Awareness" and "Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses".

We also have a trading forum where members can trade sauces and rubs available from different areas around our country.

For general non BBQ related talk we also have "The Wood Pile" forum.


I hope to see you in the "Q-Talk" forum soon. You'll find help on almost every topic from cooking your first Pork Butt to curing and smoking your own ham and bacon.

If you can't find the topic you need help with, or have questions about a specific topic, just start a new thread in the related forum.

There are many members with years of experience that are willing to answer your questions and share their knowledge to guide you in the right direction. Collectively there is a wealth of experience and knowledge among the membership, including you. Don't be afraid to jump in there and share your knowledge and your experiences as well.



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