Greetings,
I have been away from my pit for awhile only smoking something occasionally for the last few years, but life has dealt me a new hand I'm thrilled to be Que'ing again! I've got the fever pretty bad again.
I've been smoking since 2002. I started on a 22.5" Weber Kettle. Shortly thereafter, I purchased a Brinkman horizontal. I found many shortcomings with it and, with the help of my mentor, made substantial modifications to it. The Brinkman is an excellent performer now.
I currently have the Brinkman, 2 Weber kettles (lost the third one in a divorce...), and 3 gas grills. And, I have the steel to make a large smoker this fall!
Many moons ago I competed in the Rio Rancho, NM Pork & Brew. My ribs and pork did very well. I didn't turn my brisket in as directed (sliced or chopped) so it took a big drop in points for that. My chicken was awful, and the judges agreed...
I am recently remarried and my wife loves the Que. We made 3 briskets, 4 pork butts, and 2 turkeys for our reception. This weekend I smoked 2 salmon fillets and some brats. And, just last night she said she wants to go to a comp. What a lucky man I am.
I look forward to getting to know many of you and learn more from the pit masters here.
Roy