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Title: another NOOB!
Post by: HodyMac on May 24, 2016, 01:11:24 PM
Hello all,

I've been cooking with gas for decades.  After a frustrating experience making some pulled pork on the grass grill -- 2 butts, 16 lbs --I did some reading and purchased a Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC).  The butts came out fine, btw, but was more work and tension than I needed.

My first couple experiences with the PBC were less than completely satisfactory. 

Mainly, I think I do not like the flavor imparted by Kingsford briquettes.  I followed the PBC lighting instructions, but maybe I needed to let them burn longer before starting to cook.  Compounding the flavor issue was some smoked paprika I used in the rub which I think just tastes bad.  (Trader Joe's Smoked Paprika.  I will not use it again.)

Most recently I cooked 3 racks of ribs over Royal Oak hardwood lump charcoal with a few hickory chips thrown in for smoke.  Much better.  Not perfect, as they could have staying over the coals a little longer, but darned good!  I'll stick with the lump charcoal for now....
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: muebe on May 24, 2016, 01:13:01 PM
Welcome from Southern California
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 24, 2016, 01:29:55 PM
Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Post by: ACW3 on May 24, 2016, 01:38:41 PM
Welcome from North Carolina.

Some would say our fearless leader has been cooking with gas for decades, too.

Art
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: TMB on May 24, 2016, 01:42:54 PM
Welcome from Alabama.     If speed cooking would be better for you maybe an SRG would be in your future.   You can make pulled pork in 4 to 5 hrs
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Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 24, 2016, 02:29:31 PM
Welcome from Savannah, GA
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Post by: sparky on May 24, 2016, 02:52:42 PM
Welcome from northern Cali.
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Post by: sliding_billy on May 24, 2016, 03:10:44 PM
Greetings from North Texas.
Title: another NOOB!
Post by: Pappymn on May 24, 2016, 04:10:13 PM
Welcome from Minnesota
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Post by: tomcrete1 on May 24, 2016, 04:39:43 PM
Welcome from Wisconsin  :)
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: teesquare on May 24, 2016, 05:19:53 PM
Quote from: ACW3 on May 24, 2016, 01:38:41 PM
Welcome from North Carolina.

Some would say our fearless leader has been cooking with gas for decades, too.

Art

2nd WELCOME from N.C. <buuurpp... ;D>...er - did someone say GAS????

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Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 24, 2016, 05:37:46 PM
Quote from: muebe on May 24, 2016, 01:13:01 PM
Welcome from Southern California

X2
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Post by: TentHunteR on May 24, 2016, 06:41:30 PM
Here's a NE Ohio welcome!
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: muebe on May 24, 2016, 08:26:54 PM
Quote from: teesquare on May 24, 2016, 05:19:53 PM
Quote from: ACW3 on May 24, 2016, 01:38:41 PM
Welcome from North Carolina.

Some would say our fearless leader has been cooking with gas for decades, too.

Art

2nd WELCOME from N.C. <buuurpp... ;D>...er - did someone say GAS????

(http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq1/teesquare1/FUNNY/159848_87_113235_full.jpg) (http://s428.photobucket.com/user/teesquare1/media/FUNNY/159848_87_113235_full.jpg.html)

Tee showing off his tramp stamp again
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on May 24, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: Elzic on May 25, 2016, 01:02:54 AM
Quote from: TMB on May 24, 2016, 01:42:54 PM
Welcome from Alabama.     If speed cooking would be better for you maybe an SRG would be in your future.   You can make pulled pork in 4 to 5 hrs
X2 ...and welcome from VA!
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: Roget on May 27, 2016, 02:38:26 PM
Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will find help with all your questions here.

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Post by: Big Dawg on May 27, 2016, 03:16:28 PM
Here's another North Carolina Welcome ! ! !





BD
Title: Re: another NOOB!
Post by: TwoPockets on May 27, 2016, 09:57:22 PM
Another Alabama welcome.