New Here from Kentucky

[shrews824]

Hello everyone.  Just wanted to stop by and say, "Hi".  I have been trying my hand at smoking meats and fish for sometime now.  I received a 30" Masterbuilt Electric Smoker from my father-in-law a little over 3 years ago.  It served me well and I enjoyed it and probably smoked on it a 15-20 times a year.  However, I really wanted to buy a smoker that was a little more reliable, consistent, and well made all while staying in the "electric" realm. 

The more I researched the more the Smokin'-It brand kept popping up.  I would look at others, but I always kept coming back and looking at the Smokin'-It models.  Well, I took the plunge and bought a Model 2 and I couldn't be happier so far. 

I received it the day after Labor Day and I have done 3 smokes on it already.  My first smoke was of some St. Louis Style ribs and they were dang near perfect.  For my second smoke I tried a pork loin and I cooked about 1/2 hour longer than I should and it was a bit dry for my liking.  My third smoke was a chicken and it turned out spectacular. 

Anyway, I hope to get to know some like minded folks here and pick a few tips and tricks. 

Thanks,
Scott

p.s.  I'm including a couple of pics of my smoker the day it arrived and I got it seasoned. 

 

[drains]

Welcome from Texas Scott! Looking forward to the reading your posts. Hope you have many years of enjoyment from your #2.

 

[JustChillin]

Welcome from Georgia! I hope you enjoy your #2 as much as I have mine.

 

[old sarge]

Welcome Scott from SE Arizona.  Glad to see you made it over therefrom the other forum.  Enjoy the smoker!

 

[SconnieQ]

Welcome to SI Scott!

 

[swthorpe]

Welcome from Delaware, Scott.  You have found the right place!  Cheers

 

[LarryD]

Welcome to the family, Scott...

 

[Limey]

Hi Scott, and welcome from the Florida Keys (yes we are still here and will rebuild). Great forum, lots of knowledgeable people and a very friendly and helping atmosphere.

 

[shrews824]

Welcome from Texas Scott! Looking forward to the reading your posts. Hope you have many years of enjoyment from your #2.

Thank you so much.  I appreciate it.  I hope I get years and years and years out of this smoker.  I'm loving it so far.

 

[shrews824]

Welcome from Georgia! I hope you enjoy your #2 as much as I have mine.

Thanks so much.  As I mentioned I can't wait to get the thing fired up on the weekend.  Pork Butt is on the menu for Sunday!!!

 

[shrews824]

Welcome Scott from SE Arizona.  Glad to see you made it over therefrom the other forum.  Enjoy the smoker!

Old Sarge!!!  Yeah, I know you don't I???  Haha.  Yeah, I thought I'd come over here to hang with the folks that have the same smoker as I do.  Hopefully pick up some tips and tricks.

 

[shrews824]

Welcome to SI Scott!

Thanks so much SconnieQ.  Great to meet you.

 

[shrews824]

Welcome from Delaware, Scott.  You have found the right place!  Cheers

Much obliged @swthorpe.  Appreciate it.

 

[shrews824]

Welcome to the family, Scott...

Thanks LarryD.  It seems like a great family that's for sure.

 

[shrews824]

Hi Scott, and welcome from the Florida Keys (yes we are still here and will rebuild). Great forum, lots of knowledgeable people and a very friendly and helping atmosphere.

Thanks Limey.  Yeah, you guys got hit hard.  Glad to hear that you are hanging in there.  I have an Aunt and Uncle in Deland (near Orlando) and they got it pretty bad too.  Not near what you guys had, but still.  Thanks for the welcome.  Looking forward to chatting with you.

 

[Durangosmoker]

Welcome from the Hudson Valley. I'm sure you will come to love your #2 like I love mine.

 

[shrews824]

Welcome from the Hudson Valley. I'm sure you will come to love your #2 like I love mine.

Thanks Durangosmoker.  I really appreciate it.  I plan on getting a lot of good use out of my new smoker.  Got two smokes planned for this weekend!!!  How 'bout you?  You got anything lined up to smoke?