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es1025

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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2015, 07:55:33 PM »
Dave
You won't find a better smoker for the price and quality.  I have a #3 and its a beast.  I don't smoke that much but the extra space to smoke a ribs whole was worth the extra $$$ imo.

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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2015, 08:01:24 PM »
So glad you found us, Dave!  If you've browsed around here much, you've probably noticed I'm more than a little excited about Smokin-It smokers! ;)   I was in the same boat as you, and your story sounds just like mine, close to 2 years ago!  You won't have buyer's remorse, and won't have any regrets.  Go with the biggest one that fits your budget - easy to do less in a big one, but not so easy to do more in a small one!  I have a #1 and a #2, and absolutely love the #2. 
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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2015, 10:58:44 PM »
Welcome from Iowa, Dave! I just have a few words of advice for you... Buy the SI #2! you won't have remorse unless it's related to how much more meat you could have smoked so that you'd have plenty of joyful leftovers. I just finished 2 Boston Butt's in my smoker tonight and they put my friends into a food coma (this is a good thing...trust me). I believe after inviting a few friends over for dinner they will eventually start buying the meat, having me smoke it for them and we all share in the joy! Lots of meat... Lots of leftovers!


A foodsaver vacuum system should be on your radar as well if you get the smoker and have freezer space. The leftovers are just as good or better than the first time you eat the food!
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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2015, 01:22:07 PM »
Quote from: TmanEater on February 05, 2015, 10:58:44 PM
Welcome from Iowa, Dave! I just have a few words of advice for you... Buy the SI #2! you won't have remorse unless it's related to how much more meat you could have smoked so that you'd have plenty of joyful leftovers. I just finished 2 Boston Butt's in my smoker tonight and they put my friends into a food coma (this is a good thing...trust me). I believe after inviting a few friends over for dinner they will eventually start buying the meat, having me smoke it for them and we all share in the joy! Lots of meat... Lots of leftovers!


A foodsaver vacuum system should be on your radar as well if you get the smoker and have freezer space. The leftovers are just as good or better than the first time you eat the food!

Just about ready to pull the trigger on a #2 along with the Auber.  I have owned and used a Food Saver for over twenty years and would not be able to function without one.  It is amazing that I have found very little negative about Smokin-it on line.   Seems the people that own one really, really love cooking with it .  I 'll be one of those in a few weeks myself.
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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2015, 04:39:23 PM »
Congratulations! ;D I think you chose the right size for your needs, and the best brand. Now the hard part is waiting for it to arrive! Try not to wet yourself when that thing of beauty arrives at your door like I did! What do you plan to smoke first? I did pork butt, since I figured a long smoke would get some good seasoning started for it's inaugural smoke. Also, butt is very forgiving as you get to know your new smoker.
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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2015, 05:11:47 PM »
Quote from: SconnieQ on February 06, 2015, 04:39:23 PM
Congratulations! ;D I think you chose the right size for your needs, and the best brand. Now the hard part is waiting for it to arrive! Try not to wet yourself when that thing of beauty arrives at your door like I did! What do you plan to smoke first? I did pork butt, since I figured a long smoke would get some good seasoning started for it's inaugural smoke. Also, butt is very forgiving as you get to know your new smoker.

+1 on smoking a Boston Butt for the first smoke. It is forgiving and pretty much ensures that your first smoke is going to knock the socks off of your family and friends.
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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2015, 05:12:12 PM »
Welcome to the family, Dave!  You won't be disappointed...I see lots of happy smokes in your near future!  Cheers
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Re: Hello from outside of Pittsburgh,Pa.
« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2015, 08:47:54 PM »
Welcome from Texas
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