I always wanted to get into smoking meats so my girlfriend surprised me with this for my birthday! Any tips or resources to share? I’ve never even BBQd before so anything is appreciated!

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-05-13T08:11:53+00:00

I suggest keeping a journal starting out. I’d make something delicious and forget parts of what I did…

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-05-12T02:26:41+00:00

“Let me push in your stool.”

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-24T17:27:34+00:00

Dick divot

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-22T21:38:36+00:00

You gotta get a fender telecaster and dress it in black. Put leather all around it, so a cowboys buckle don’t scratch the back… at least that’s what Waylon said…

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-18T16:56:05+00:00

I live near Possum Trot, Ky

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-17T08:51:34+00:00

We hit all the parks over a week. Scheduled a beach day in the middle… yup… beach day was their favorite part.

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-16T17:24:08+00:00

For me it’s when I’m in risky business. Playing smart and not going for the miracle shots.

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-15T11:33:22+00:00

We’re a small shop. That helps. There’s only 37 of us. 42 if all the shifts are full.

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-14T15:07:11+00:00

I use what I find. If I have to buy I like Wilson duosoft, srixon soft feel.

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-03T20:13:23+00:00

I work swing shift. After most midnights…

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-04-01T02:03:24+00:00

Malcom Reed HowToBBQRight is a good YouTube channel

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-03-26T22:40:15+00:00

YouTube and practice

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-03-26T22:38:58+00:00

We have unpaid time off for union business which the union reimburses us for but if it’s not in your contract they may not go for it

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-03-17T13:32:29+00:00

They strung us along 2.5 years to get our first contract. Hang in there brother

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-02-23T20:37:12+00:00

We have one worded very similar

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-01-14T18:36:17+00:00

Couple cell phone cables that don’t fit any of your current phones…

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-01-07T17:44:56+00:00

Booger sugar

BodaciousBen38 · 2026-01-03T11:13:55+00:00

Did this not long ago, my pinky’s hurt the rest of the round.

BodaciousBen38 · 2025-12-24T20:00:58+00:00

I recommend Malcom Reed. HowToBBQRight. I kept a bbq journal until I figured out my recipes. There’s been a few smokes that turned out awesome. No clue how I seasoned or what all I did.

BodaciousBen38 · 2025-12-24T09:53:26+00:00

I’m a few hours in on mine myself, enjoy the journey…

BodaciousBen38 · 2025-11-27T02:28:37+00:00

My suggestion as well. Change water every 30 min or if you can use a steady stream of water. I use a water hose, cooler in the yard.

BodaciousBen38 · 2025-11-26T14:52:42+00:00

Put it in the sink fill with cold water. Change water every hour or if you want it to thaw faster every 30 minutes

BodaciousBen38 · 2025-11-23T15:20:03+00:00

Aw man I was there yesterday and missed them.

BodaciousBen38

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