First timer - bought my husband one for fathers day. What should we do first?

Breit · May 23, 2011, 08:08:47 AM

I am a first timer, and I just bought my husband a 4 rack digital smoker for Father's Day. What should I plan to do first? Any tips, techniques or recipes would be welcomed.

MidKnightRider · May 23, 2011, 08:18:09 AM

Welcome to the forum.
You might check out the recipe site here:www.susanminor.org
Others will be along shortly to add more.

OU812 · May 23, 2011, 08:25:15 AM

Step; 1) read the owners manual.
2) season that bad boy.
3) smoke something. ;D

Remember to dump and refill the water pan with HOT water about every 4 hr and most of all keep that vent wide open.

beefmann · May 23, 2011, 03:50:03 PM

welcome to the forum,

read the manual, season the smoker and wash the racks and interior v rack and dish... then smoke some thing simple, like chicken, ribs..

also get a remote thermometer to verify internal temps...

do not be afraid to ask questions we understand you are new to smoking and the process of smoking and we will guide you along... we all have been new here at one time

enjoy

Beefmann

watchdog56 · May 23, 2011, 04:11:36 PM

I am a first timer, and I just bought my husband a 4 rack digital smoker for Father's Day. What should I plan to do first? Any tips, techniques or recipes would be welcomed.

Welcome to the forum. I am happy you "bought this for your hubby" but it sounds like you are the one to get the first smoke done ;D. You might want to try some ribs using Tenpoint5 method. You can find it on the recipe site.
Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions.

jiggerjams · May 23, 2011, 08:14:54 PM

You are on the right track. The best advice I can give you is to do as much research that you can before you dive in. Most of your research can be done here (you have hours and hours of excellent research here) and the recipe site which was mentioned above.

And don't worry or fret about mistakes. Odds are what ever you smoke will still taste great.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em

JJ

viper125 · May 23, 2011, 09:17:05 PM

hmmm may be I ought to buy one for my wife.

SouthernSmoked · May 31, 2011, 06:26:22 AM

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum...Enjoy!

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!

Hopefull Romantic · May 31, 2011, 07:02:50 AM

I just wanted to say welcome to the best forum ever. Hope you hubby appreciate that great gift of yours.

HR

First timer - bought my husband one for fathers day. What should we do first?

beefmann