Smokin' in Princeton, NJ

[njfoodies]

Been on the fence since winter on which smoker to get, and went with the 4 rack digital BTDS76P.  Needless to say, I am looking forward to it, and it'll be here tomorrow!  Woo hoo!  Now, what to make first?  Thinking some brisket for me, and a turkey breast for Zelda.  We'll see!  Cheers!

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum njfoodies!

Enjoy your new smoker.

[mikeradio]

Welcome to the fourm

Lots of great information and people here


Mike

[Ketch22]

Welcome   njfoodies
also from NJ you will love the smoke I have the 6 rack. Looks like you fell on the right side of the fence.The site is the best. ::)

[njfoodies]

Thanks everyone!  Truly looking forward to it, and it will be a great addition to the backyard.  Now, just need to figure out what to make on it first!  If I need to season it.  Do I add the PID?  Etc, etc.  Lots to read on this forum, so I look forward to taking advantage of it. 

Once I figure out what we'll make first, need to figure out what kind of vino to pair with it!  ;-)

[Caneyscud]

Congrats njfoodies.  Welcome to the fun!  A great place to hang out.  You have only begun your journey down the road of smoking nirvana.  There may be bumps along the road, but if you get down on your knees and look at those bumps closely, you'll notice that those bumps are nothing but the bark forming on your smoking experience!  Cherish them.  Remember there are no mistakes in smoking just opportunities to experiment!  and maybe to buy more toyools!

Brisket is not hard, just a long first smoke. Might try chicken or babybacks or a chucky for a shorter first smoke. 

[NePaSmoKer]

Welcome to the forum njfoodies


Again to all your invited to the NEPA Smokeout on June 26, starting at 10 am or whenever you get here  ;D The more the merrier. Pool is warm and hot tub going  ;D food, drink (adult) and soda.


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[TestRocket]

Welcome aboard nifoodies,
Good luck on your first smoke!

[KyNola]

Welcome njfoodies.  I too would suggest something a little less difficult on your first smoking attempt.  Pork butts are a long smoke but very forgiving.  Chicken might be a good first choice too.  Just remember to keep that vent good and open so the moisture given off by the meat will get out of the tower.  If it gets trapped in there two things are likely to happen.  It will condensate and rain black icky stuff on your food.  Zelda will not be impressed!  With moisture trapped in the tower, it will also knock the heat down so keep that vent open!

BTW, you will definitely need to season it before smoking something to eat.  The seasoning instructions are very easy and included in the owner's manual.

[OldHickory]

Welcome NJfoodies to the Forum and to the smoking fun.  You are already getting good info from the folks here.

[classicrockgriller]

Welcome and glad to have you with Us.

You might want to check out our FAQ's
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?p=748#post748

recipe site:
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/

Try this link to get your pictures going.
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showpost.php?p=768&postcount=11

P.S. Nice website!

[KevinG]

Welcome to the forum njfoodies, you'll get plenty of good smokes out of that new toy!

[DTAggie]

Welcome NJ - butt is pretty easy as are ribs.  Being in Texas, I of course suggest brisket!

[njfoodies]

Thanks again for the warm welcome!  Really looking forward to the arrival of this, and really interested in finding a good chicken or turkey recipe for our first smoked meal with the new toy!  I'll keep looking through the forum until I find something awesome, and I can't wait!

[FLBentRider]

Try this http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?35-Smoked-Chicken-From-mws&p=46#post46