Howdy from Henderson, Nevada

[bennyk]

Hello everybody, my name is Benny. About three years ago, I finally gave up on getting my (otherwise very nice) gas Weber to cook ribs properly and looked on Craigslist for a cheap smoker to achieve this "low and slow" method of cooking I'd heard so much about. I found a beat up old bullet shaped thing for $30 that just barely fit two racks if I bent them just right. Well, the ribs were delicious and I've worked since then to do the best I could with the little electric smoker, its diminishing supply of lava rocks, and the bent lid that was more of an oval than a circle. In that time, with lots of advice from good cooks and trial and error, I dialed in my rib recipe even with my humble equipment until I would put my pork ribs alongside the best I've tried in any restaurant. Problem is, the thing is too small for a pork butt and I never did make a decent brisket or smoked chicken on it.
Just today, my brand new Masterbuilt 30" smoker arrived from Amazon. Found it half price. Now I have a little better tool than before, I want to expand what I'm smoking in it: I've got enough space to cook chicken or turkey or Boston butt and enough temperature control to cook a brisket for as long as it needs to go. I could maybe make jerky or smoke and cure my own bacon? Very excited about the possibilities and I hope y'all don't mind a bunch of questions. Also, if there's anybody in southern Nevada who needs an old worn out but much loved bullet shaped electric smoker, I'd be happy to give it to a good home free of charge.

Thanks for letting me in the club!
Benny

 

[Titch]

Welcome to the forum from down here in Victoria.
Nice friendly bunch here that are very sharing with information.
Enjoy your time here, I sure have

 

[BigBobBQ]

Benny, 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.

 

[IamMadMan]

Welcome to the forum Benny, glad to have you join us and hopefully take part in the other forums. You should take time to visit "Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off" Sparks Victorian Square September 2, 2015 -September 7, 2015.

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 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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[cowgirl]

Welcome Benny!

 

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Welcome to the Brethren!

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Welcome Benny, And congrats on the new smoker

 

[bennyk]

Thanks for the warm welcome, y'all. I've been given my marching orders from the lovely and talented Mrs. K - "I miss brisket. Can that fancy new box make brisket?".

I'll let you all know how it comes out!

Benny

 

[Melissaredhead]

I love the Vegas.
Welcome :yo:

 

[bluetang]

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

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Welcome from NJ!