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Offline Tortuga Dave

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Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #-1 on: June 07, 2017, 09:01:52 AM »
I learned of this site when looking for user reviews of pellet smokers. About 5 years ago, my step son, brother and a friend decided to form a backyard BBQ team we named Tortuga BBQ---Low and Slow. We competed in local KCBS events and continue to learn the skills and techniques of those who seem to be successful.
It wasn't until last week that I decided to get the pellet grill/smoker that I was multifunctional and could also be used in the local competitions. I had narrowed the field to Yoder YS640, Mak 1 Star and Fast Eddy PG 500.
The Fast Eddy PG 500 won! So far, I'm lovin' it. First time out of the gate, I placed 6th in Anything Butt using the PG 500. First cook ever. I also did some ribs which I thought were competition worthy. My brother and step son have Rec Tec which we know are great pellet smokers. I like the versatility of the PG 500 to direct grill, indirect smoke and also cold smoke. I know the others can do the same, but need to make modifications and purchase accessories in order to do the same thing.

Looking forward to the forum to sharpen skills and get advice.

Offline TMB

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« on: June 07, 2017, 09:22:38 AM »
Welcome from Alabama!   
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1 Infrared smoker (Home Built pellet smoker)
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Rec-Tec smoker
Weber Smokey Joe (Silver)
I HAVE AN INFRARED ADDICTION

Offline Roget

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2017, 09:22:51 AM »
Welcome to the group.
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Offline N. Ontario Smoker

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2017, 09:43:41 AM »
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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Offline frankan9

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2017, 09:46:36 AM »
Welcome from Monmouth County.
You'll find a lot of knowledge here. I've been lurking for awhile and this is where i find all my questions answered before i ask :thumbup:
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Offline sparky

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2017, 09:53:45 AM »
Welcome from northern Cali.
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Offline HighOnSmoke

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2017, 09:57:05 AM »
Welcome from SE Georgia!
Mike

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Weber Master Touch
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Offline smokeasaurus

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2017, 10:18:17 AM »
Welcome from Southern California.
Got Smoke?

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Offline Big Dawg

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2017, 11:42:39 AM »
A big North Carolina Welcome ! ! !

What part of Jersey?





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Offline Hub

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2017, 12:37:21 PM »
Welcome from North Carolina  ;D

We have a pretty large contingent of pellet cooker drivers here, using most of the machinery on the market.  A few competitors, too.  Please dive in and enjoy.

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Offline Pappymn

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Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2017, 01:04:43 PM »
Welcome from Minnesota


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Offline sliding_billy

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2017, 02:18:20 PM »
Greetings from North Texas!
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Offline tomcrete1

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2017, 02:52:01 PM »
Welcome form Wisconsin!
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Offline ACW3

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2017, 02:56:56 PM »
Here's another NC welcome.

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Offline KJRsmoker

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Re: Hello From New Jersey
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2017, 04:05:00 PM »
Greetings from Northern Illinois.
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