I'm taking up smokin'...but only in the best possible way!

[Caldera]

Hello y'all!

I've been reading some of the posts on here, and I think I've found the right place to be.
I'm new to pellet smoking...well any kind of smoking really, and after years of asking (nagging, and begging) I finally talked my hubby into letting me plunk down the cash on a smoker. We just brought home a Traeger Jr, and I seriously couldn't be more excited if the man had let me buy a car!

So...just to get it out there: I'm a newbie, and probably going to ask some silly questions; because quite frankly I have no idea what I'm doing! Also, I'm a girl...which I only mention because grills/smokers seem to be man territory for the most part. Lastly I'm darn determined... I love smoked meats, and I love to cook in general, so I'm determined that I'm going to learn how to use this new smoker, and get every bit of my money's worth out of it...and then some.

Probably the two biggest questions that I have so far:
1 - Do you all have any good tips/tricks for a newbie that might take me a while to learn otherwise?
2 - Do you have any easy-ish recipies/techniques that I can try out in my first few runs with my new smoker?

Thanks in advance for any help y'all can give me!

 

[jimsbarbecue]

Welcome. A lot of recipes on the site and check out BP Tv on Big Poppa Smokers.
Chicken we cut into parts and cook . Meat loaf . Fish if you like fish. Great to cook fish outside and keep the smell out of the house. You will use it more then you think. Post some photos

 

[So Cal Smoker]

Welcome to the forum Caldera. You've started a lifelong journey that only has one rule. "Have Fun & Enjoy". Good luck and good smoking.

 

[scooter]

Welcome to PS.com! BPS TV is a good place to start. Keep a log of everything about every cook.


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[SeenRed]

Welcome aboard Caldera! Good advice given already. Lots of good how-to videos on BP TV and more on YouTube. Have fun!

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