[Harpo]

Hi, new to the sight as the subject says but I have cooked on smokers off and on for over 30 years but got serious about it around 3 years ago. I have always used the elec. smokers that you have to get up all night and add chips to every hour or so. Needless to say that cut into my sleeping, so last year I took the plunge and handed over the money for a Traeger Texas. Smoking has never been the same. I was not happy with there pellets and after talking to Mike at BBQ Island I bought some Branch Creek Pellets and have 2 Pork Butts to cook this weekend. I'm told I will love the Pellets. I'm from KY and everything is cooked with Hickory so looking to trying it. I am really looking forward to finding some new ideas and sharing some of my semi secrets and maybe even get to meet some of you on here on here.

[jmcrig]

Welcome to the site. Bring your questions and experiences on. And remember, we love pictures.

[KidCurry]

Welcome Harpo.  looking forward to learning your semi-secrets, anything to better my Qabilities. 

FYI: Its going to be a little slow around here this weekend due to the comp going on out in Scottsdale. 

[AzJohnnyC]

Welcome.

[Mark]

Welcome, Jerry! Hickory is tougher to come by in the Southwest. The first time I was in your neck of the woods in the wintertime, I was always hungry. Seems like folks would burn hardwood like hickory in their fireplaces. What a beautiful scent! Out here, a lot of folks burn mesquite and pecan for firewood. Not a bad perfume, either!

[azkitch]

Make sure you come out and meet some of us at the Arizona BBQ Festival at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Welcome aboard!

[dave from mesa]

Welcome to the group, Jerry.

[Harpo]

Welcome, Jerry! Hickory is tougher to come by in the Southwest. The first time I was in your neck of the woods in the wintertime, I was always hungry. Seems like folks would burn hardwood like hickory in their fireplaces. What a beautiful scent! Out here, a lot of folks burn mesquite and pecan for firewood. Not a bad perfume, either!

Knowing Hickory wood is hard to come by, I went with a Traeger pellet unit and trying for the first time today Epp Farms Hickory I got from BBQ Island. Traeger pellets were a waste of money, to much filler and not enough smoke flavor. This is luch for today.

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[jmcrig]

I think you'll be happy with the Epps Farms pellets, Traeger's are crap(personal opinion). Stick with the boys at BBQ Island, they've been very good to this board, and have always treated me right.

[azradtech]

Welcome to the club Jerry, Epps seem to have a good product I have a BBQ 100 and drive from Tucson to get pellets from BBQ Island. Looking forward to some of your BBQ Adventures

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

Welcome to the club Jerry, great to have you here.  Jump on in and enjoy it, we have a lot of great BBQers with lots of passion for BBQing, so I'm sure you will fit right in.

Look forward to seeing you online here more and hopefully out at some of our great upcoming competitions.

WELCOME!!

Mike

[smitty250]

Welcome Jerry - enjoy the site.

[Gizzy's Smokin Crew]

Welcome aboard Jerry. Great to meet you. Nice Pic

[BrownBearBBQ]

Welcome Jerry! Looks like a great lunch!! Oh for smellavision!!

[glenntm]

Welcome Jerry.  Hope you enjoy the site...