New Member in The Thumb, Lang 60 Deluxe

[Guntruck]

So, I am new to the Forum and new to Smoking......

I just recently upgraded from a Little Chief electric smoker to a Lang 60 Deluxe with Char Grill.

I know, I am jumping right in.... without a lifejacket! let's hope I am a good swimmer....

I picked up the Lang for a deal, and it looks great sitting in the driveway....and of course it lives in the garage when it is not chewing away at the wood pile.

I am a transplant from Texas/New Mexico and have been around smokers since a young age. My uncle had a BBQ team in Pecos Texas and I have been kicking around the idea of starting up a Michigan chapter of his team.

I feel like using the smoker and putting great tasting smoked foods on the table is in my blood.

I am looking forward to meeting a few local guys and gals at an event or competition.

Back to the woods to chop more wood....

When is the next meet or competition?

[sfisch]

Welcome aboard,
you have a fine piece of smoking equipment in the Lang. Several Lang owners in the assn and on the site that I am sure will help you with any questions, but rest assured, you will need to have a big supply of wood!
The next and last KCBS contest in Michigan is next weekend in Silver Lake.


Scott

[Guntruck]

NICE!

I would love to check that out. I think that's about 5 hours from my house.

[sfisch]

Well we will be arriving all thru the day Friday with turn in times beginning at noon on
Saturday, come on up.

[bavariansmoke]

Welcome to the club house.

[Rich Parker]

Welcome! I am sure Silver Lake has some openings since you like to jump in with both feet?

[spydermike72]

Welcome Aboard!!

[Guntruck]

I better read up on what I need to bring....there's a rulebook somewhere isn't there?

This weekend is coming quick and I only have Saturday off...probably wont make it to cook but I may be able to swing up for the day.

[Derek]

Welcome Aboard GunTruck, I did the exact same thing as you are planning on doing.

Silver Lake BBQ comp should be a good comp to start with.

You will enjoy meeting and greeting fellow GLBBQA members, They are all descent chaps.

[jim]

Welcome to the forum.

[Shane Holz]

Welcome aboard! Where abouts are you in the Thumb?

[Rich Parker]

I better read up on what I need to bring....there's a rulebook somewhere isn't there?

This weekend is coming quick and I only have Saturday off...probably wont make it to cook but I may be able to swing up for the day.

There is a backyard event there on Friday 9/9 that many pro teams have started with. You cook ribs and wings. The website is listed in the competition section under the silver lake roll call. It is a good time.

If you have any questions about it feel free to ask.

[Guntruck]

I think I will be heading up on Saturday. No smoker this time.

I just have a few logistics to work out....

[bbqbull]

Welcome to the forum Guntruck!

[mikerobes]

Ahh..the Little Chief Electric smoker. I cut my teeth on one of those back in the 70's. Had to save the box in came in for insulation. That thing did the the job, however small,and kept you busy. Welcome to the forum..a place to laugh and learn
Mike

[Guntruck]

Maybe I will bring the smoker....how's that gonna look... a backyard entry with the Lang...I gotta get to working on my ribs and chicken....

What kind of ribs and what kind of chicken should I do...is there a standard?

I just read the KCBS rules online....

[Guntruck]

I do have next weekend friday-saturday off....silly me....I thought it was this weekend....

[Derek]

Ahh..the Little Chief Electric smoker. I cut my teeth on one of those back in the 70's. Had to save the box in came in for insulation. That thing did the the job, however small,and kept you busy. Welcome to the forum..a place to laugh and learn
MikeMike you really tried to eat the smoker? I know it smells like bbq and I know it makes you hungry, But tell us the story how you cut your teeth on it?

Maybe I will bring the smoker....how's that gonna look... a backyard entry with the Lang...I gotta get to working on my ribs and chicken....

What kind of ribs and what kind of chicken should I do...is there a standard?

I just read the KCBS rules online....It would look normal GunTruck, Come to the comp with your lang, feel free to meet everyone.

It's a great comp to get your feet wet sir.

[sfisch]

Spares cut down to a St. Louis style cut and chicken thighs are the most forgiving, would be a good place for you to start in the backyard division.

Scott



Maybe I will bring the smoker....how's that gonna look... a backyard entry with the Lang...I gotta get to working on my ribs and chicken....

What kind of ribs and what kind of chicken should I do...is there a standard?

I just read the KCBS rules online....

[Bill Gailey]

Welcome aboard Guntruck! I have been using a Lang 60 for about 6 years now, you will enjoy cooking on it!!!

[jerry516planes]

Welcome to the forum!

[Guntruck]

Trying out a few racks of ribs tomorrow. Ill have to research st. Louis style.

Chicken thighs....and would you cook 6 of them?

Ahhhh I have so much to learn....

[strawboss38679]

Welcome to the forum. The people here are great and a big help

[Derek]

Trying out a few racks of ribs tomorrow. Ill have to research st. Louis style.

Chicken thighs....and would you cook 6 of them?

Ahhhh I have so much to learn....Gun Truck, Here is my normal run down how I smoke at the comps.

The 4 catagory meats.
1 Brisket.
1 to 2 Pork Butt.
3 Racks of Spares trimmed down to St Louis Style rib.
12-16 Chicken thighs.

That's pretty much the run down.

[Guntruck]

Cool deal. Gotta pick up some thighs tomorrow......just spent the last hour trimming fat... I think I dulled my ceramic knife!

[Guntruck]

Cool deal. Gotta pick up some thighs tomorrow......just spent the last hour trimming fat... I think I dulled my ceramic knife!

[crewdawg52]

Howdy, from one Texan to another! Gonna love the Lang. We use one and took 3rd overall last year at Silver Lake. As everyone stated, S.L. is a great event!

[michiana mark]

welcome to the forum.

[Guntruck]

The meat is all in...didn't get the thighs...got some legs and 2 racks of ribs.... a brisket......2 chickens....4 butts.....and a bunch of deer jerky in the warmer...gonn a be rediculously full tonight...

[sfisch]

That is a lot of meat, I am sure that you know that it will all be done at different times right? Have fun with it, thats what it's all about.

Scott

[Guntruck]

Pics...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/guntruck100/2011-09-03_10-18-36_971.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/guntruck100/2011-08-17_19-53-58_932.jpg


And this is a brisket from last weekend...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/guntruck100/2011-08-26_14-41-42_894.jpg

Ill figure out how to post pics directly...

[spydermike72]

Pics...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/guntruck100/2011-09-03_10-18-36_971.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/guntruck100/2011-08-17_19-53-58_932.jpg


And this is a brisket from last weekend...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/guntruck100/2011-08-26_14-41-42_894.jpg

Ill figure out how to post pics directly...

Here ya go... http://www.glbbqa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427

Also please post in the correct forum - i.e. Q Chat etc... Thanks for sharing!!