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Title: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: abigail2221 on September 23, 2014, 06:46:40 PM
Hello All,
Ive never smoked before, I ordered the 4 rack Bradley smoker and some assorted smoke discs.
I am a Tuna fisherman and a Game hunter during the winter. Im hoping to finally cure out and / Or smoke my catch.
Thanks for all the posts on this website, Its really helpful for a Newbie.
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: ragweed on September 23, 2014, 07:05:29 PM
Welcome to the forum from Nebraska.
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: smoke em if you got em on September 23, 2014, 07:21:01 PM
Welcome from Texas
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Post by: Shasta bob on September 23, 2014, 08:10:39 PM
welcome from Oregon
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Post by: Saber 4 on September 23, 2014, 09:01:14 PM
Howdy from Texas
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: Habanero Smoker on September 24, 2014, 01:58:55 AM
Hi abigail2221;

Welcome to the forum.

While waiting for the smoker to arrive, look around the forum, and also the below links may be helpful.

Download the manual, so you can read it before the smoker arrives:
Owner's Manual (http://www.north-america.bradleysmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/OWNERS-MANUAL11.pdf)

Tips & Suggestions:
Bradley FAQ's (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?481-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=748#post748)

Recipes:
Old's Recipe Site (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/index.php)
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: TedEbear on September 24, 2014, 04:43:47 AM
Welcome aboard from St. Louis. Here are a few links to get you started:

Our Time Tested and Proven Recipes (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?180-Our-Time-Tested-and-Proven-Recipes)

Frogmats Non-Stick High Temperature Smoker / Jerky Screen 10" x 13"
(http://www.yardandpool.com/frogmats-non-stick-high-temperature-smoker-jerky-screen-10-x-13)
Maverick Wireless BBQ Thermometer Set - Maverick ET733 (http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-ET-733-Digital-Wireless-Thermometer/dp/B00FM8DJHQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404845802&sr=8-2&keywords=maverick+et-733)

Bradley Smoker Bisquette Saver  (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=111)

Bradley Smoker FAQs (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?481-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s)

There are more but try those out before getting into things like enclosures for storing your Bradley outdoors, mods to your smoker, etc.  I'm sure someone will be along to help you with those if you're interested.

Any plans for your first smoke?  Pork butts are easy and forgiving, although they can take a long time to cook.  Take some before/after pics of your efforts and post them if you're so inclined.  People around here like to see pics.

Adding pictures to posts on the Bradley Smoker Forum (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768)

Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: Smoker John on September 24, 2014, 06:11:19 AM
Welcome from Alberta, the others have provided a lot of useful information. enjoy.
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: beefmann on September 24, 2014, 06:40:19 AM
congrats and welcome aboard
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: Quarlow on September 24, 2014, 10:40:08 AM
Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Hello, I just ordered my first smoker
Post by: dave01 on September 30, 2014, 01:05:56 PM
Welcome from Florida