New Smoker Here

[mikel1955]

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.

[Tenpoint5]

Welcome Aboard and keep the vent open at least 1/4 to 1/2 way open

[mikel1955]

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.

[Tenpoint5]

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.

[mikel1955]

Thanks, I think I'll try a brisket for my first smoke.

[KyNola]

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

[squirtthecat]

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.

[classicrockgriller]

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!

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum mikel1955!

[DarqMan]

Welcome to the group! 

You're gonna love that smoker.

Take some pics of your smokes if you can, we love pics. ;D

[DTAggie]

Welcome Mike.  Glad you are feeling better.  Brisket or butt or is a good first choice.

[TestRocket]

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

[KevinG]

Welcome to the forum Mike! Wait till you try some ribs - boy howdy are you in for a treat.

[deb415611]

Welcome Mike!

[mikel1955]

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.