Howdy from Houston

[emactx]

Howdy all. I would say I'm an intermediate to advanced griller, but just got started smoking and Q'ing. I've done 6 or 7 briskets, and ribs a handful of times. Looking forward to trying my first pork butt in the near future.

Unfortunately, at my primary home, I don't have a smoker, or even a grill! Well I have a little charcoal portable if I'm in a pinch. I do have a Landmann Smoky Mountain Series propane smoker at my lake house on Lake Livingston and a nice propane grill. I've consistently gotten better on brisket and can't wait to try out my brand new digital dual temp thermometer. I'm thinking I might bring the propane smoker back home and make a Ugly Drum Smoker for the lake. I'm holding off buying a grill for the house, because I may want to make an outdoor kitchen at some point.

I found out about this forum researching UDSs on amazingribs.com. Meathead has definitely upped my BBQ game and knowledge. I love what I see on here so far. It's nice to see a well moderated, respectful forum where people can discuss an issue that obviously everyone has a different opinion on.

Just a random question, has anyone had any issue with HOAs complaining about a UDS in the backyard? I have a see through fence facing the street and neighbors can see in the backyard from 2nd stories and our HOA is PICKY! I don't even want to try burning out the barrel for my UDS in my backyard.

 

[toymaster]

Welcome to the Brethren. Sorry to hear about the HOA problems. I wouldn't get on their bad side even before you start smoking. Burning out a barrel can generate a lot of smoke depending on what was in it previously. Try to find somewhere else to do it.

 

[Cajun Ty]

Welcome from South Louisiana

 

[Rockin W Smokers]

Welcome, sounds like you need to burn out the barrels at the lake house to keep the HOA happy.

 

[TropicDad]

Welcome. this is a great place to master the art of BBQ.

 

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Welcome to the Brethren!

 

[IamMadMan]

emactx,

Welcome aboard the forum, glad to have you here.

I hope to see you in the Q-Talk forum soon. You'll find help on almost every topic from cooking your first Pork Butt to curing and smoking your own ham and bacon.

If you can't find the topic you need help with, or have questions about, just start a new thread in "Q-Talk". There are many people with years of experience that are willing to answer your questions and guide you in the right direction.


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[loco_engr]

Welcome!

 

[Backfirin' BBQ]

Welcome!

 

[sliding_billy]

Greetings from North Texas.

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Welcome from New Jersey!

Sorry I can't help with the HOA question.

 

[bluetang]

Welcome, come on in, take your shoes off and sit a spell.

 

[Thingfish]

Glad to have you here, emactx!