New Smoker from So Cal

MrStik · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 16 Location: Orange County, CA

Hello everyone. I am from Southern California and a beginner at this smoking thing. I have a cheap Electric Smoker my brother hooked me up from Aldi over the summer and been doing my research on BBQ. I plan on upgrading to something better and yet in my price range in the future.

I love food and cooking and smoking seems right down my alley. What better way to enjoy the So Cal weather than to sit out on the patio on a Saturday morning starting up the smoker and enjoying a beverage.

So far I have done a couple racks of ribs, and some bacon wrapped boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Looking to do some Tri Tip (wife's favorite), and eventually a brisket.

biker.chef · Posted: Wed Nov 16 16 1:33 am Post subject:

Welcome Mr Stik.
What kind of smoker you looking at?
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MrStik · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 16 Location: Orange County, CA

Thanks for the welcome.

My friend has the PitBarrel, and I liked how it worked and was thinking about that in the future.

Maniac · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Posts: 2432 Location: Pa

MrStik Welcome to the ring Exclamation

Good luck with your new obsession, It is addicting Cool

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brutus1964 · Posted: Wed Nov 16 16 11:44 am Post subject:

welcome to the Smokering.
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k.a.m. · Posted: Wed Nov 16 16 10:57 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the ring MrStik, looking forward to seeing some pics of your cooks. Smile

Look at the 22.5" WSM it cost a bit more but it will outlast drum cookers.
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MrStik · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 16 Location: Orange County, CA

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Sat Nov 19 16 7:46 am Post subject:

Welcome to The Smoke Ring.
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MrStik · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 16 Location: Orange County, CA

Well I went out and got myself a 22.5 WSM. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but will soon!!

BBQ Love · Joined: 08 Nov 2016 Posts: 12

I discovered Tri Tip in San Diego California while on tour with the NBBQA National BBQ Association a few years ago. They used oak wood, started it in the smoker, then the charcoal grill, sliced it up very thin. It was new to me and was like an awesome roast beef, smokey flavor. My eyes lit right up!
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MrStik · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 16 Location: Orange County, CA

Tri Tip is on sale this week, so I got plans now for the weekend