Hello from Maidstone

[Dfadave]

Hi there , I'm Dave from Maidstone and an absolute complete novice at the art of the "low n' slow" , had my first go last night and I must say I'm impressed. I've got an old lovo drum BBQ from homebase that I've adapted alittle bit and it didn't work to bad.

[KamadoSimon]

Welcome! Lots of the forum peeps are at an event this weekend - hence the lack of response to your intro - they'll chime in when back I am sure.

Cool - you'll get hooked. What did you cook? Pictures?!!

[keith157]

I'm not today but will be tomorrow but welcome anyhow, glad to see you enjoyed your first cook, don't forget plenty of pictures next time

[esselle]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

[JEC]

Welcome and hello

[Dfadave]

Thank you all for the warm welcome , sorry I didn't take any pictures but I will next time and I'm sure it won't be long 'till the next attempt. I tried to low n' slow some chicken thighs with some oak chips , making up a rub of paprika, sugar, salt and pepper in equal parts . The cooking n' smoking part went ok but the rub needs a lot of work. Practice makes perfect !!

[keith157]

I don't think it's cheating (but what do I know ) to use recipes from the web. There are loads on Youtube, then vary them depending on what you have in your cupboards. I don't like strong chilli heat so swapped stuff about.
A word of caution as I understand it American chilli powder contains fillers so is not 100% chilli. UK chilli powder is just that chilli powder so maybe cut back a bit. I might be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time but worthwhile taking care.

[Eddie]

Welcome to the forum fella.

Eddie

[Davy]

Hi buddy your just down the road from me I in Rochester.