Hello from Tampa!

[cstamper]

I've been hanging out here for a while just lurking, and learning, and taking it all in. I'm just getting started with all of this so my stable is not large nor very impressive but it is what it is. I have a gas Dyna-Glo (https://dynaglogrill.com/product/smart-space-living-3-burner-lp-gas-grill-dgb390snp-ddgb390bnp-d/) 3-burner grill that I use mostly for quick grilling like chicken breasts, kielbasa, burgers, etc. or when I don't feel like firing up the charcoal. I have a 22" Weber kettle and I love it now that I know how to use it. I also have a Masterbuilt MES 130. I know, I know, it's not a real smoker but it works fine for what I'm doing and it's mostly just the two of us. I've done some great ribs, spatchcocked turkeys, small brisket flats, etc. I use pellets instead of chips for the smoke and that seems to work better. Obviously, I don't get the extensive smoke ring that a stick smoker would produce, but the flavor is there.

Last night I smoked a quick chicken in the kettle using the snake method for the first time. It worked relatively well although I wasn't able to get it up to the temp I wanted even with both vents open (stayed in the 225 - 250 range). It took a little longer but it was only me so it worked out great and the flavor and juiciness was phenomenal.

I have a Smokey Joe on the way and I'm going to build a mini WSM (as well as using it for grilling - it seems like the 22" is a bit much for just the two of us for charcoal grilling only and sometimes you want that charcoal taste but don't want to use that many briquettes). I've attached a quick shot of last night's bird since it seems everybody on here enjoys pics.

Glad to be here and looking forward to learning more!

[JEBIV]

Welcome from Doraville,Ga good looking bird

[Mr.CPHo]

Welcome aboard!  Join the fun. 


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[brewtownbeatdown]

Welcome to the club!!!

Greetings from Greendale, WI.  Every grill stable starts small.  Before you know it, with plenty of WKC encouragement, you'll have way more kettles.  Might I suggest a 18" Weber too solve that "too much charcoal usage" issue


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[jhagestad]

Welcome from Highland Park, IL (north of Chicago)! I've learned a ton on here, and the people in this group couldn't be more supportive. Nice looking bird!

[chiku18]

Welcome from Tampa ,Fl !! Howdy neighbor

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[View to a Grill]

@cstamper  hello!


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[DaveG74]

Welcome from just south of Chicago, IL!

[bamakettles]

Welcome from the Rocket City, Huntsville, AL!  Lots of fun on here and fun to see pics. 

[Grillagin]

Welcome from Wisconsin.  Get an 18.  You'll love it.

[jhagestad]

Forgot to say earlier - every time we get a chance to visit Tampa, we make it point to drive across one of the most beautiful structures ever built: the Sunshine Skyway Bridge!