Newbie from central Alberta

[Northern_Hunting_Mom]

I have a good feeling about this place. I have been using a Big Chief smoker for years and I have felt happy with it, even knowing it is not the best tool for the job. Smoking cheese in the winter is my favourite.

My wonderful husband has wanted to buy me a Bradley smoker for years. Our income tax return buying spree included a NOBS. I am looking forward to the ease of use, stable smoke and temps and being able to leave it to smoke and cook overnight without having to babysit. I am sure this will greatly increase our smoked foods intake. The thought of making smoked baked beans, mac & cheese etc is thrilling.

Right now, there is 47lb of pork bellies in the fridge, curing for 7+ days until I can smoke it. I only used 1 cup of coarse salt to 3 cups of syrup/brown sugar mix with black pepper added. I didn't add saltpetre etc so I will let it cure a couple days longer and smoke it longer.

[WoodlawnSmoker]

Welcome from Ottawa.  This is a great place, do yourself a favour and read, lots of tips.  I had the pleasure of getting a Bradley this Christmas; I'm still new but that smoker hasn't stopped for the last three months.

[ragweed]

Welcome to the forum from Nebraska.

[TNRockyraccoon]

Welcome aboard.

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[tailfeathers]

Hello from South Dakota! Always fun to welcome new folks, especially a new "Hurtin' Albertan"!

[Northern_Hunting_Mom]

Thank you for the welcome. I think I will be here an awful lot. Many posts demand pics. Now, remember, I just got my NOBS so this is from smoking with a Big Chief. I'm not a complete noob to smoking, I've just been greatly limited due to poor tools.

[Quarlow]

Welcome to the forum. Looks like you are having lots of fun already.

[beefmann]

welcome aboard

[Saber 4]

Welcome to Bradleyland from down in Texas, That's some mighty fine grub you've been putting out, I'm sure you'll love that new Bradley.

[Smoker John]

Stuff looks great, welcome