New Guy

tman2576 · April 15, 2011, 08:39:48 PM

Hi Folks,

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest!

After thinking about it for a long time, a couple of weeks ago I finally dropped the hammer and drove to the local (40 miles away) Cabelea's to pick up a Bradley smoker. I was unsure which model I wanted but that decision was made for me when I located a six rack digital model in their bargain cave. It was brand new but had a crack on the trim piece along the bottom of the door. I got a fairly good deal on it and oh man....I'm hooked!

I'm learning all kinds of new jargon from this great forum. "FTC" and the 3-2-1 method". Good stuff.

My first project was cold smoking some steaks before they went on the grill. Nice! Next was a 4-pound beef roast to 140 degrees internal and then FTC. Just about the best meat I've ever tasted. In the morning I plan on using the 3-2-1 method on a bunch of spareribs...Can't wait!

I've only been prowling around on this forum for a short time but it has become quite clear to me that the contributors to this site are a truly wonderful group of people. I've been able to learn much in a short time due to the fact that this group is so willing to generously help each other out. Very cool.

When I figure out how to post photos I'll put some up.

Thanks!

KyNola · April 15, 2011, 08:41:59 PM

Welcome tman! Sounds like you hit the ground running. Any questions at all, just ask. We have all already asked the stupid questions so you can't ask a stupid one. Fire away!

GusRobin · April 15, 2011, 08:44:43 PM

welcome -you can find how to post pics here:
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768

DTAggie · April 15, 2011, 08:53:01 PM

Welcome to the madness tman. Cabellas just opened another store about 5 minutes from my house yesterday!

Chili Head · April 16, 2011, 12:39:48 AM

Welcome tman!!

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ghost9mm · April 16, 2011, 06:44:25 AM

Welcome my friend to a really great forum, the people here are extremely helpful and as knowledgeable as you could ask for...enjoy and and have fun with your smoker...

ArnieM · April 16, 2011, 07:27:10 AM

Hi tman and welcome to the forum. Go to susanminor.org for recipes as well as past newsletters. Lots of good info there.

TestRocket · April 16, 2011, 07:58:40 AM

Welcome tman and Congrats on that new Bradley and give Bradley a call and they will gladly replace your broken trim and make your Bradley like new (well all but the not so shinny inside and that's a good thing!) ;D

smoker pete · April 16, 2011, 08:06:24 AM

Welcome to the Forum tman.

Shasta bob · April 17, 2011, 06:20:51 PM

T man where are you located? i believ the nearest Cabelas is in Lacy , Wa. is that the place? Welcome to the Bradley forum.

SouthernSmoked · April 17, 2011, 09:48:20 PM

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

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!