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New Members => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: mikel1955 on June 05, 2010, 06:02:12 AM

Title: New Smoker Here
Post by: mikel1955 on June 05, 2010, 06:02:12 AM
Just got my new DBS, seasoning it as I type. I've never had a smoker before but am looking forward to doing my first smoke. I've been on chemo for 6 months and I'm ready to get fat.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: Tenpoint5 on June 05, 2010, 06:14:11 AM
Welcome Aboard and keep the vent open at least 1/4 to 1/2 way open
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: mikel1955 on June 05, 2010, 06:27:02 AM
I set my oven to 150 per Bradley instructions but I just checked it and the unit says temp is 170. I have a thermometer on the 2nd rack it also says 170.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: Tenpoint5 on June 05, 2010, 06:34:53 AM
That would be normal with the DBS. It is just the temp swing from the unit heating up as you watch it will settle down and swing less.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: mikel1955 on June 05, 2010, 06:51:37 AM
Thanks, I think I'll try a brisket for my first smoke.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: KyNola on June 05, 2010, 07:12:06 AM
Mikel,
Welcome to the forum!  Brisket huh?  Go check out the thread titled "briskets in Pig Country" in the non-Bradley section of the forum.  The Brisket Channel is on the air with correspondents in two locations reporting on briskets. :)

Noticed you mentioned you were on chemo.  Hope that all turned out well for you.

KyNola
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: squirtthecat on June 05, 2010, 07:16:27 AM

Welcome Mike!   Another Kentucky boy, I see..

Don't worry about those temperature swings.   When you have a load in the smoker, those won't be nearly as drastic.   You might throw a couple firebricks in the bottom of it to help regulate the temps.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: classicrockgriller on June 05, 2010, 09:11:31 AM
Welcome to the Forum!

The Bradley is goning to be GOOD therapy for you!

You will love it and the great smoked food coming out of that thing!

Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: FLBentRider on June 05, 2010, 10:54:16 AM
W E L C O M E  to the Forum mikel1955!
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: DarqMan on June 05, 2010, 02:15:42 PM
Welcome to the group! 

You're gonna love that smoker.

Take some pics of your smokes if you can, we love pics. ;D
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: DTAggie on June 05, 2010, 03:44:31 PM
Welcome Mike.  Glad you are feeling better.  Brisket or butt or is a good first choice.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: TestRocket on June 05, 2010, 07:10:47 PM
Welcome Mike,

You couldn't have found a better support group to take your mind off of what you're going through. I'm also new here and not only do I feel welcome I look forward to reading answers to my questions and chiming in when I think I can be helpful. Jump in with both feet and never look back! 
:D
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: KevinG on June 05, 2010, 07:16:58 PM
Welcome to the forum Mike! Wait till you try some ribs - boy howdy are you in for a treat.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: deb415611 on June 06, 2010, 03:19:40 AM
Welcome Mike!
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: mikel1955 on June 06, 2010, 11:18:55 AM
Thanks for all the greetings and well wishes, couldn't get a brisket together to smoke today so I'm going easy and doing some bacon wrapped chicken breast tonight.
Title: Re: New Smoker Here
Post by: OU812 on June 07, 2010, 08:25:23 AM
Welcome to the fun mikel1955

Hope your bacon wrapped chicken was a hit around the table.
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