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Offline RPing

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Hello from CT
« Reply #-1 on: July 16, 2017, 07:02:42 AM »
Hi guys,
Have been cooking on a Weber Smokey Mountain for the past 5 years, and always have a great time when I do. However, nowadays with a small family, I don't have a ton of time to smoke foods as much as I would like. I joined this forum to get some ideas for some quicker, less labor intensive techniques. Alteriormotive is to research some pellet grills with the hopes of convincing the wife it is a worthwhile investment.

Look forward to talking BBQ with all of you!

Offline HighOnSmoke

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Re: Hello from CT
« on: July 16, 2017, 07:05:43 AM »
Welcome from SE Georgia!
Mike

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Recteq Stampede
Recteq Bullseye 380X
Weber Master Touch
PK Original Grill
Weber Jumbo Joe
Weber Smokey Joe
Green Mountain Grill Pizza Insert
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Offline sliding_billy

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2017, 07:51:52 AM »
Greetings from North Texas.
Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/ WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

Offline Hub

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2017, 08:48:03 AM »
Welcome from North Carolina  ;D

Suggestion -- before finding a specific pellet cooker, understand what to expect from them.  Here's help:  http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2641.0
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2647.0

Also, don't be bashful and ask questions when you have them.  Lots of experienced pellet cooker folks here. 

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Offline sparky

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2017, 08:59:53 AM »
Welcome from northern Cali.  Pellet grills are great.  Check out a pit barrel cooker.
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Offline ACW3

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2017, 09:51:05 AM »
Here's another NC welcome for you.

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Offline tomcrete1

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2017, 11:27:53 AM »
Welcome from Wisconsin!
Webber Spirit
Visions Ceramic
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King Griller Akorn
Big Easy SRG
Big Easy
Rec Tec Mini
PK Grill
Cook Air Grill
Blackstone Pizza Oven
Blackstone 28" Griddle
Power Air Fryer XL
Copper 22.5" Weber Kettle
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Offline RPing

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2017, 12:26:52 PM »
Thanks for the welcome and I for about pellet cookers. I've been doing a bunch of research and have pretty much decided on a Mak due to the great reviews and tons of satisfied customers.

Offline Tailgating is my game

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2017, 12:49:31 PM »
Hello from CT
Big Easy IR fryer
Margaritaville Tailgating Grill. (Jets)
Char-Broil Grill2Go X200
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Offline N. Ontario Smoker

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2017, 01:11:59 PM »
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
"Vegetarian" is an old Indian word for bad hunter.

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Offline TMB

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2017, 01:50:22 PM »
Welcome to the forum from Alabama.  MAK grills are one of the best pellet poopers out there :thumbup:
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Offline KJRsmoker

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2017, 03:35:11 PM »
MAK grills are one of the best pellet poopers out there :thumbup:

I can attest to that as I've had a MAK 2 Star since last year and love it.  Welcome from Northern Illinios.
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Offline TentHunteR

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2017, 04:53:05 PM »
Welcome to the forum, from another happy MAK owner (since 2011)  in NE Ohio!

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Offline richf918

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2017, 08:31:53 PM »
Welcome from CT as well

I second that suggestion on The Pit Barrel Cooker

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Re: Hello from CT
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2017, 02:55:00 PM »
Welcome from southern Indiana.
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