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tpcdelisle

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Just another happy to be newbie
« on: March 31, 2022, 12:26:07 PM »
Hi to all. I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m another Tony living in Indiana about 30 miles west of Cincinnati, OH. I’ve been bbqing and smoking for about 30+ years but never had a great smoker. I’ve looked at many styles and come so close to pulling the trigger over the years and now that I’m in my 50’s, I don’t want to tend a fire all night anymore and know that with the ease of using an SI #3D, I’ll smoke much more often and enjoy much more bbq, plus homemade sausage (new obsession), smoked cheese and seafood. I sure don’t claim to be the best smoking guy, just a man and his wife who are world foodies and bbq enthusiasts. My wife and I have judged on the MBN circuit and in fact Myron Mixon was the first team that my wife judged. That was great competition bbq. Last summer we even did a week long tour of Texas bbq and getting our fill of beef. It was quite the learning experience. I think I have some decent taste and hope that I’ll be able to transition it to my new SI.

I have been reading through much of this forum and have really enjoyed it and I am trying to learn a lot. I’ve been using numerous cheapie smokers and lastly aMasterbuilt with a Smoke Daddy attached so I have a little electric smoker experience but I am hoping for great results with the SI #3D that I am getting in two days. I’m also getting the Bella and the James Jerky Drier for sausage and cold smoking seafood.

I hope at some point that I can be a somewhat rookie contributor to this fine forum and continue to learn to create some great bbq. All suggestions and help are appreciated.
Tony too!
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2022, 02:39:39 PM »
Welcome Tony from Central TX!
Clay from Taylor, TX
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2022, 05:28:26 PM »
Thanks Clay. Had a great little tour of Austin and 100 surrounding miles checking out the Texas bbq scene. That was some good eats and I learned quite a bit.
Tony too!
From Southeast Indiana / Greater Cincinnati

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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2022, 05:46:20 PM »
Welcome from Delaware, Tony!   I think you will be very happy with the #3D.  Let us know how the first smoke goes!  Cheers
Steve from Delaware
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2022, 08:04:31 PM »
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2022, 08:16:51 PM »
Welcome, you will like the ease of use with a Smokin-It.
Dave
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2022, 08:43:18 PM »
Welcome Tony from SE Arizona.
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2022, 10:13:03 PM »
Yeah, I'm pretty blessed to have Franklin's, Stiles Switch, all of the Black's locations, Kreutz's, Southside Market, and a bunch more nearby, and of course, Louie Mueller right here in my little town of Taylor.
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2022, 12:12:44 AM »
Welcome Tony, glad to have you in the group.
Paul from Southwest Missouri
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Re: Just another happy to be newbie
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2022, 11:52:23 AM »
Thanks to everyone for the welcome. I’ll definitely post pics next week of my first cook. Right now I have a pork butt, a brisket and one rack of Dino ribs (due to my Texas bbq tour) in the freezer. I’m not sure which I will do first, but I’m sure it will be good. I may just get some spare ribs this evening for a quicker cook on Monday. Now, which style of sauce to use.  So many decisions. 🤔😁
Tony too!
From Southeast Indiana / Greater Cincinnati

Smokin-It 3D WiFi
Smokin-It 3 Analog
Bella’s Cold Smoke Generator
Recteq B380 Bullseye
Meat Your Maker 1 hp #22 Grinder
Beswood 250R 10” Slicer
Former Air Force
Retired FAA Air Traffic Controller
Anova Sous Vide
Super foodie of world cuisines