[Divemaster]

On July 3rd I finally pulled the trigger on a smoker, the Masterbuilt 44' Sportsman Elite. It was on sale at Cabela's for $50 off. Add Cabela's military discount and the whole thing was around $289 before tax. I seasoned the smoker that evening.

The 4th saw the inaugural smoke with sacrificial swine. Babybacks, country ribs, and some beans with local maple bacon to catch the drippings. The picture was taken about halfway through. The after picture would have been nothing but a pile of bones and stained plates. For a first attempt it was pretty darn good, but I still have a lot to learn.