Hey there from Western New York!

[Derek Punaro]

Hi all! Long time lurker, first time poster. Been casually doing BBQ for about 10 years. Had a propane smoker that finally gave out, so I upgraded to an 18.5" WSM this year. Also have a Char-Griller Duo with the side fire box, but I use it more as a grill than a BBQ.

I got into smoking by doing a turkey for our 4th of July party. The results were so well-liked that it became an annual tradition, and of course I've expanded the types of meats (and fish) I've smoked. My newest venture is in sausage-making, and smoked sausage is about the most perfect food I can think of. Looking forward to making more varied types of sausages and get into cured sausage making too.

Anyways... I've got a turkey defrosting right now! I will probably share a photo or two this weekend. Happy smoking!

 

[James Lake]

Welcome Derek glad to have you not just lurking anymore. I just did a turkey on the WSM last week. I look forward to your future posts and pictures.

 

[Tony R]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Mike Willis]

Welcome to the forums Derek!

 

[Bob Sample]

Save me a drum stick. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Bob Mann]

Hi Derek and welcome aboard!

 

[Dennis Haner]

Good to see another Western New Yorker. Welcome aboard.

 

[Bill - Bigbill]

Welcome aboard Derek. Look forward to seeing some of your cooks.

 

[Mike Coffman]

Welcome aboard Derek!

 

[Scott Waller]

Welcome to the Board Derek. Hope to see some pics of that cook soon.

 

[Tim McCann]

Welcome Derek! What part of WN are you from?

 

[Derek Punaro]

Buffalo area, Holland specifically.

Photos from my smoked turkey this weekend are up here.

 

[Tim McCann]

I see. We have a hunting camp in Cortland Co. up there every year.