Newbie

Welcome to the forum rt64! You will love your smokette if you even remotly like BBQ. I urge you to read this forum often and take in what you can. I would start with Lessons for new users. Also read the 101's at SmokinOkie's BBQ Guide. Read, read and read some more. Feel free to ask questions. The people here are wonderful and always willing to lend a helping hand.

As for your first smoke, I would do a pork butt and keep it simple.

Another great resource is MainelyDave's website. Dave does a wonderful job at explaining BBQ step-by-step along with a pictorial journal.

Hope this helps and gets you on your way to making some great Q.

Good luck to you!!!

Yes a butt is you best bet you can keep it really simple just some rub ( salt & pepper ) and smoke 3 oz of wood ( may be too much for some people ) and in about 12 to 14 hours you will have a meal fit for a king

Thanks for the info guys. I've spent a few hours doing research, and the amount of info is sort of overwhelming. I guess I need to get my Butt (pun intended) to the local BJ's so I can get started.
I have some mesquite & some Pear wood, but I think I'll wait until my Apple and Cherry wood arrives.
thanks again
rt64

That pear wood will be fine.

Toss in about four oz.

... and go easy on that mesquite as it can get bitter fast!