just ordered my smoker today(009). i've been lurking around and can't wait to try my first masterpiece. will be asking for lots of help. my friend has one and assures me anyone can do it.

scotty,welcome to the CS forum.your friend is right.Have Questions,Cook Shack Forum Has Answers.the forum is full of great advise & knowledgeable people that are eager to help,thats just one reason that Cook Shack is on top.again congrats on your purchase,& welcome.

You won't regret it, Scottymac.

In fact, I just finished some ribs tonight. The Mrs. was elated and talked about how good they were for a 1/2 hour or more. I might get lucky tonight. Thanks Cookshack.

For this, all I had invested was about 20 minutes labor prepping the ribs, sprinkling on some rub, putting some apple wood in the wood box, foiling the bottom, and letting them smoke at 220 degrees for 6 hours.

For this, I get more credit than mowing the lawn for 2 hours, weeding the flower beds, rototilling the garden spot, and painting the flagpole.

My only advice is not to let on how easy it is to BBQ with Cookshack.

Dave's right... Its almost too easy! I made ribs as well... It took me about the same effort and I got the same results...

Here's the downside... More time for chores! After the ribs were in my Smokette, my wife was standing there with a shovel in her hand!

Oh well... It still worth it!

I just oredered my 009 cookshack!!! and Mainly Dave had a lot to do with it..Thanks Dave!!

Way to go Stinkie! You will never lack for help and advice here.

It's really exciting for me cause being from Maine, I have never had real BBQ before!!

Stinkie,you are in for a treat.after you get to using the CS you are going to have real Q.you will wonder how you survived without it.WELCOME

Actually I forgot that Hippie put me onto a Cookshack and brought me here where I found Mainlydave. They should both get a cut in the commission...lol

Stinkie - You've never had "real Q" before...? I'm surprised you still have a pulse. hope you make it til your CS arrives! Dave, send him a sammich quick! LOL You'll love it!

PS I'll take part of that commission cause I think I'm the one that put you on to Dave's website

Stinkie, now we need to show these guys how to make wine and beer!

I have 11 cases of homemade wine and 7 cases of beer brewing...BRING ON THE "Q"

AAAStinkie - way to go! Welcome to the fold.

My 009 is coming next TUESDAY the 31st...YEA!!
I cooked a rotiserie chicken last night on my Ronco, I made a brine tonight and will try another chicken tomorrow brined (the brine is cooling in the frige, will brine tomorrow for around 5 hours. this will be my first brine.