Long-time reader, first time poster...

[MSK_Smoke]

Hello from South Texas!

So title isn't 100% accurate...I stumbled on this haven for all things smoky after having googled 'vertical off-set smoker' so I could strike out on my own to build one and stumbled across a post by a gentleman smoker here that goes by the handle of "peeps." His post from a couple years back where he shared his quest to to build "EARL" was the MUST READ THRILLER OF THE YEAR!

He's living the dream...now I am on the same quest!

Did my undergrad work in BBQ Arts on charcoal grills, got my masters on a OK Joe off-set horizontal my wife gave me about 10 years ago, have been working on a PhD with a buddy's trailer-mount horizontal off-set (I know, I know...cooking on another man's smoker...what can I say) and now it's time for my own custom rig (the smoker is dead; LONG LIVE THE SMOKER!) Looking around San Antonio there's a shortage of custom verticals so I either road trip to east Texas (LSG in Willis) or gone my own way. I got the tools, a little talent (and plenty of welder friends) so it's SMOKER TIME!

I'm excited to see some of the tips, tricks and articles from some of the folks here! If it's all the same, I'm gonna keep my mouth shut and listen for a little while...how else can I find that one nugget of smokey goodness some wise BBQ professor around here may be throwing down for us true BBQ believers to snack on?

Thanks for having me!

 

[Ron_L]

Welocme to the asylum!

 

[LarryO1947]

Welcome to the Brethren and the Forum.

 

[TcircleT]

Welcome from the PNW

 

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Welcome to the Brethren!

 

[BigBobBQ]

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.

 

[Titch]

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

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[bluetang]

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

 

[IamMadMan]

Welcome to the forum MSK Smoke, 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 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.




.