Hello from Seattle

[MichaelKelly]

Hello this is Michael from Seattle, Washington. Model #2 was delivered today as I came home from work. Super excited! This was a gift from my wonderful wife, mother, and children. I think I'll season the smoker tonight and smoke some chicken thighs tomorrow.

 

[DivotMaker]

Hi, again, Michael!  I know you have a little shipping damage, but don't let that discourage you!  You have made a great decision, and the #2 will make many happy meals for you and your family.  Tell us a little about your smoking experience level, so we can better help you.  If you are totally new to this hobby obsession, we can take you to "Pit Master" status in no time!  If you are an experienced smoker, I look forward to your ideas and recipes!

Let us know how we can help!  We love pictures, and new members of the family! ;D

 

[MichaelKelly]

So I've been smoking meat for a couple of years now. I started off with a hand-me-down, rusted out, electric barrel smoker. After about a year of smoking pork shoulders, chicken thighs, and bacon the heating element stopped working. I took matters into my own hands and modified the rusty drum into a charcoal smoker. It was never the same. Too much of a pain. I could never smoke something for more than about 4 hours without a lot of headache and I eventually just binned the thing.

I did a lot of research and really wanted to go quality this time around. I am looking forward to smoking some of the more exotic things I have read about on the forum like nuts and cheese. I've never actually done ribs before. I am actually looking forward to Thanksgiving. I am not a huge fan of turkey, but maybe I can do a ham or maybe a duck? Any ideas? I've never actually had a smoked turkey before, I've always found turkey dry, but maybe I will try one of the recipes on this forum.

 

[DivotMaker]

You've come to the right place for ribs, turkey, ham, duck, ...or anything else worth smoking, Michael! 

Here's a "twice-smoked" ham I did:

Twice-Smoked Ham for Easter

...and here's turkey that will make your mouth water and make you delirious with joy:

Post-Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey

There are some great duck recipes, in the Chicken and other Birds section.  Just go to that section, and do a search for Duck.  We can definitely get you pointed in the right direction!

 

[Grampy]

Michael, Welcome from SW AR!

 

[drains]

Welcome from Texas Michael! You have made the best choice in smokers. Enjoy!

 

[KY Smoke]

Welcome from KY Michael!  You won't regret your choice in smokers!  Have had mine for 4 months and my #3 hasn't disappointed yet!  Enjoy!

Jeff

 

[swthorpe]

Welcome from Delaware, Michael!  You will love the #2 ... I know I do!  Cheers

 

[gregbooras]

Welcome Michael from Saint Augustine Florida and also a happy #2 owner!

Greg

 

[grogorat]

Welcome from Texas.  Also a happy owner of the #2.  Get ready to have your shirts smell like smoke, lol.

 

[AlinMA]

Michael, Welcome aboard from Eastern MA. You won't be disappointed in your new smoker and the forum is 1st class.

 

[NDKoze]

Welcome from ND Michael!

You are going to love your SI.

 

[SmokeyPig]

Welcome from Virginia, Michael!  I just received my Model #2 the other day as well ... it's all seasoned and ready to go for this weekend!  I cannot wait!  Hey, as a side note, I was out in Bellevue recently for work and really loved the area.

 

[BedouinBob]

Michael, welcome from Colorado where all kinds of things are smoked!

 

[septemberelk]

Welcome Michael. I hope you enjoy your smoker as much as i have mine.