New to Smoking.

[Luke]

Hello all,

Names Luke, I'm originally from Chicago, Illinois but moved to the western suburbs a few years ago. My Model #2 is at home waiting for me at the moment. I can't wait to get it out of the box. This will be my first smoker. I have tried to use a kettle grill with varying degrees of success in the past and am excited to work with something that requires a little less attention.  I've already gotten some great tips while reading the forum. I will be seasoning either today or tomorrow. I plan to smoke two, three pound salmon fillets (skin on) on Friday. Any tips? From your experience, will the smoker pick up the fish smell?
Thanks
Luke

 

[DivotMaker]

Welcome, Luke!  Congrats on the new #2 - you're gonna love it!  Benjammn has a really good salmon recipe:

http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1264.0

He says he doesn't get any fish smell left in the smoker. 

Let us know if you have any questions!  We're all here to help.

 

[NDKoze]

Wow! This is like getting your first car and it is a Cadillac.

You made a great choice with the Smokin-It.

I'll let the fish smoking experts tackle your fish questions. There are a few threads in the Fish section on Salmon that I would recommend reading if you have not already done so.

http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?board=14.0

But I will say welcome to the Smokin-It Forums!

 

[Walt]

I thought Cam did a big salmon smoke in the desert recently, as well.  Couldn't find it.

 

[swthorpe]

Welcome Luke!  You will enjoy the #2, especially the set it and forget it part!  I have set my #2 and gone off to hit golf balls on the range, and even let it run overnight for a Boston Butt (although I have to admit I got up a few times to check it, and it was purring along nicely)!  Congratulations of the purchase, and welcome to the group.  Can't help you with the fish though (sorry).
Cheers!

 

[DivotMaker]

I thought Cam did a big salmon smoke in the desert recently, as well.  Couldn't find it.

Found it (under #2), and moved it to Fish!  I was looking for it last night, too!

http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1420.0

 

[BIG BOB]

Welcome to the group Luke.... i have a number 2 also and I will give one very important piece of advice. This Smoker Performs Better When You Are Drinking Beer.

Cheers !

 

[old sarge]

Welcome Luke!