Michigan Newbie.

marioporter · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 15

Hey, folks. My name is Mario, I'm from Flint, Michigan. I've always fancied myself as somewhat of an amateur chef, but recently I purchased a Char Griller Super Pro, and decided I wanted to dedicate myself to the love of outdoor cooking. I recently had an outing where I cooked a few slabs of rips, and some chicken. Thanks to doing my own research of some of the great recipies out there, I was able to make some of the best tasting, tender ribs I've ever produced. I'm hoping to be able to step it up, though. My next chore is to smoke a turkey. I've had this turkey since Christmas time, and I figured it'd be the best thing to experiment on, since nobody around here is going to be eating it anytime soon. If anyone could help me to figure out how to do this with the grill and smoke box I have, it would be much appreciated. Other than that, I can't wait to see what you guys here are all about.

Canadian Bacon · Posted: May 14 2008 Post subject:

Welcome to the ring Mario.I would spatchcock it,rub it down with some olive oil and favorite rub,cover it with some bacon and throw it in the cooker,I would cook at 275-300 degrees until at least 170 degree's, internal.
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marioporter · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 15

Wow. That sounds great. Thanks for the input. The only thing with that is, I literally do not know how to use the fire box. That's how new to this whole smoking thing. I've looked around, and seen some things, but I wouldn't trust myself to smoke something as of this time.

Brinnie · Posted: May 14 2008 Post subject:

Welcome to the Smoke Ring, Mario

Practice - Practice and then some more practice - Just follow the instructions that came with your cooker for a while - you will soon learn the do's and donts with it - And it won't take long before you will become an expert with your cooker
Its a lot of trial and error !!!--- Sometimes more error than trial Smile

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r6abusa · BBQ Fan Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 372 Location: Michigan

Wlecome th the Ring Mario! Nice to see another fellow Michigander here at the Ring!!!

Practice with that smoker, just build fires and play with your vents and go from there. Oh and don't forget to post some food pron.
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Markbb · Posted: May 14 2008 Post subject: Welcome

to the ring!!I would highly suggest for the firebox is to make yourself a basket it'll improve your fire maintance skills..

marioporter · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 15