I'm an old smoker - started Q'ing before it ever became fashionable in the UK - caught the 'bug' from working in the Middle East with some friendly American guys. First time I cooked in the garden, the neighbour came out to see what was going on. He asked if our cooker had broke!
I built a few homemade efforts, which to be honest were not very good. About 8 years or so ago, I had a friend send me over a Brinkmann Smoke 'n Grill. I made a few minor mods to it and have used it ever since with varying sucess, though mostly positive.
Its good to see that the availability of Smokers and Pits is slowly increasing over here, though anyone who has been to the States will know that we are not even scratching the surface yet!
I've been away for three years, and was pleased to see that the old Brinkmann was still standing and not rusted through (in fact it was in remarkably good condition), so gave it a clean and fired her up on Sunday - did pork shoulder and a small brisket.
I'm hoping to learn a lot from here. I'm looking to 'upgrade' the old Brinkmann and need to know what people think of what's currently available on the Market - particularly for Q'ing on a smaller scale.
Well, thats enough blabb for now
Cheers!
