First time smoker - what should I cook?

[The SmokeyJedi]

Just got a Model 2 as a wedding gift; super excited to start smokin! What would you all suggest I run for the first time; I've never smoked ANYTHING.
Trying not to mess it up - open for thoughts and a suggested time / temp guidance.

Also; not HUGE on an overly smokey flavor profile; what wood should I be using?
Thank you everyone for any feedback!

 

[Lonzinomaker]

Apple chunks are one of the most mild woods. I usually use a mix of apple and cherry.
To start I suggest you get a scale and weigh your wood. Start with 4 oz of wood. You'll think that isn't very much, but you can always add more next time. These smokers are so efficient, you don't need a lot of wood. I usually use 6-8 oz as I like a smoky flavor.
As for what to smoke, I would suggest ribs as a first easy smoke.

 

[The SmokeyJedi]

Apple chunks are one of the most mild woods. I usually use a mix of apple and cherry.
To start I suggest you get a scale and weigh your wood. Start with 4 oz of wood. You'll think that isn't very much, but you can always add more next time. These smokers are so efficient, you don't need a lot of wood. I usually use 6-8 oz as I like a smoky flavor.
As for what to smoke, I would suggest ribs as a first easy smoke.

Thank you! I figured Ribs would be more advanced; that's what I mainly want to be able to cook ... and better than in my oven/gas grill.

 

[swthorpe]

I would also suggest BB ribs for the first smoke ... it's a nice 5-6 hour smoke that will give the #2 a good run. I usually set the smoker to 235F, and I do remove the ribs at 4 hours to apply some BBQ sauce, then back in the #2 for another 1.5 hours. As for wood, 4oz would be a good starting place, and while I normally use hickory for ribs, I have also used cherry wood for a sweeter flavor profile.

Let us know how you make out!

 

[old sarge]

Ribs all the way