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Welcome Center => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Jim_R on September 28, 2014, 05:24:45 PM

Title: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Jim_R on September 28, 2014, 05:24:45 PM: Howdy. Born, raised, and still living in Houston. Have always owned some sort of grill, but have never lived anywhere bigger than a townhouse, so usually it's been a small Weber or similar. Never had a smoker or serious pit for "big" cooks; I've never done anything besides steaks, chops, and burgers before.

My nephew planted the bug about trying something new. My townhouse has a small patio, so space is a factor, and I'm just getting my feet wet, so easy and predictable is better for me than flexible. After doing a little bit of research, I decided that the Pit Barrel Cooker might be a good choice for me.

So far, I'm really enjoying it. Like I said, it's my first cooker other than small charcoal or propane grills, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. But in the two weeks I've had it, I've done two racks of St. Louis ribs, two chickens, cedar plank salmon, and as of right now I'm 3 hrs into my first brisket (photo attached). The ribs, chicken, and salmon were all dee-lish, and while I have high hopes for the brisket, I don't really know what I'm doing so I won't be too disappointed if I screw it up. (I'll eat almost anything, so it'd have to be pretty terrible for me not to get some enjoyment out of it.)

Happy to be here, and look forward to learning, and eventually having something useful to share back!

Jim

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Title: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Pappymn on September 28, 2014, 05:41:52 PM: Welcome from Minnesota! Great people here. Lot of PBC love.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: teesquare on September 28, 2014, 05:49:13 PM: Hey Jim!

Welcome to LTBBQ. You have some neighbors in Houston that are members here too, so - we speak Houstonian :D.

Dig in somewhere and ask any questions you have without any fear of embarrassment, or that anyone will make you feel "new" to BBQ. We all start sometime - and now is as good as anytime ;D.

T
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: sliding_billy on September 28, 2014, 05:59:58 PM: Greetings from North Texas.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: spuds on September 28, 2014, 06:33:40 PM: Quote from: Jim_R on September 28, 2014, 05:24:45 PM
Howdy. Born, raised, and still living in Houston. Have always owned some sort of grill, but have never lived anywhere bigger than a townhouse, so usually it's been a small Weber or similar. Never had a smoker or serious pit for "big" cooks; I've never done anything besides steaks, chops, and burgers before.

I decided that the Pit Barrel Cooker might be a good choice for me.

So far, I'm really enjoying it. Like I said, it's my first cooker other than small charcoal or propane grills, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. But in the two weeks I've had it, I've done two racks of St. Louis ribs, two chickens, cedar plank salmon, and as of right now I'm 3 hrs into my first brisket (photo attached). The ribs, chicken, and salmon were all dee-lish,

You sound like me on experiences,and Ive learned a lot here.Jump right in on any topic,about anything food is covered here.Dont be shy asking questions either,folks will really be helpful.

Nicest food forum on the web.

Socal says WELCOME!!! :)
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: muebe on September 28, 2014, 06:52:08 PM: Welcome from Southern California!

Great choice on the PBC! I love mine ;)
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Post by: catinatree on September 28, 2014, 06:53:41 PM: Welcome from Boulder, Colorado !!! Get your Q on !!!
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Post by: txpops on September 28, 2014, 06:56:16 PM: Welcome from central Texas
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Big Dawg on September 28, 2014, 07:11:45 PM: What they said ! ! ! From what I've read, you're gonna LOVE the PBC.

Really, this has got be one of the friendliest forums (on any subject) that I've ever been associated with. So, feel free to ask anything.

I would say that the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked, but I know that's not true! I ask stoooopid questions all the time, usually on purpose.

Welcome from NC.

BD
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: ACW3 on September 28, 2014, 07:13:27 PM: Welcome from a NC PBC owner. You are going to love this site!!

Art
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Jim_R on September 28, 2014, 09:56:42 PM: Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm really looking forward to learning here.

Just finished my first homemade brisket dinner. I wish I had some "good" brisket here with me to compare it to...I'm pleased with how mine came out, but I'm sure that a competition judge would have some serious criticisms to offer. Good thing I was only competing with my stomach, and it's pretty easy to please!

I posted details here: http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=11288.0
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on September 28, 2014, 10:58:11 PM: Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: CDN Smoker on September 29, 2014, 05:04:25 AM: Another Canadian welcome from Manitoba ;D
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Post by: Scallywag on September 29, 2014, 08:14:17 AM: Welcome from Ontario, Canada!
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 29, 2014, 08:36:02 AM: First grub off of a PBC and your friends and family will think ya been smoking for years.

Welcome from So-Cal
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Post by: TMB on September 29, 2014, 09:39:40 AM: Welcome from Alabama!
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Post by: okie52 on September 29, 2014, 12:08:44 PM: Howdy from Oklahoma!!
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Post by: fishingbouchman on September 29, 2014, 12:18:20 PM: Welcome from sw Washington
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: africanmeat on September 29, 2014, 02:23:13 PM: Jim

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from south africa
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: TwoPockets on September 29, 2014, 03:26:45 PM: Another Alabama welcome.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Smokerjunky on September 29, 2014, 03:47:26 PM: Greetings and welcome from Washington! Sounds like you are hitting it hard right out of the gates - I like that!! Looking forward to your cooks
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on September 29, 2014, 04:09:09 PM: Greetings from Las Vegas. ;)
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Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: OverABarrel on September 29, 2014, 05:02:55 PM: Welcome from Maine.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Jim_R on September 29, 2014, 09:13:45 PM: It's great to see how geographically diverse the membership here is! Nice to be here, and thanks for the warm welcome!
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: HighOnSmoke on September 30, 2014, 06:33:57 AM: Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Post by: Pam Gould on September 30, 2014, 07:02:12 AM: Hello and Welcome from NW Ohio. Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Curtislowe on October 09, 2014, 07:04:07 PM: Welcome to the goodtimes from south ark.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Hub on October 11, 2014, 07:25:40 AM: Welcome! Keep us posted on your adventures and don't be bashful about asking questions ;D

Hub
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: Over Dunn on October 11, 2014, 11:53:00 AM: Quote from: Hub on October 11, 2014, 07:25:40 AM
Welcome! Keep us posted on your adventures and don't be bashful about asking questions ;D

Hub

Gordon! How come you aint in Rocky Mount? :P

OD
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: IR2dum on October 11, 2014, 08:32:20 PM: Welcome from Houston. Who knows...we might be neighbors.
Title: Re: A native Texan, but new to 'cue
Post by: sparky on October 11, 2014, 10:35:06 PM: welcome from northern cali. 8)