Hi all. New member here. After doing a lot of research, I set my sights on a Cookshack AmerQue, and it will be delivered tomorrow. I can't wait to put it to test. The pork but is out of the freezer. This will be my first experience with a dedicated smoker. My other BBQ tools include two Big Green Eggs and a gas Viking that gets little use.

Drool, we got a 009 last week because being empty nesters we didn’t think we really needed an AmerQue but as the old saying goes “never say never.” After seasoning our new 009 for 5 hours on Friday we did a whole brisket and then did 2 boston butts on Sunday. The 09 was way too easy to use and the results were simply spectacular.

Enjoy your new AmerQue and if you ever feel the need to downsize

It arrived today and I just put in 11lbs of boneless pork but. Pulled pork for dinner tomorrow.

Did you season the smoker first?

I sure did.

Yummy, yummy, yummy.

Great choice. I love my AmerQue Good luck.

Check the two vents on your Amerique and make sure that they are tight; I had a moisture infiltration issue with mine. If you can turn the vents with your fingers you may want to unscrew them and apply some high temperature sealant to protect the insulation.
Otherwise, welcome to the community that wow's the crowd with very little effort. Share the secret sparingly, but share the pork whenever you can.