New kid on the block

[mangiababy]

Hi all we just purchased our smoker yesterday at the Harrisburg show a bit nervous we own an Italian restaurant in PA and we are a bit nervous customers are gonna be leary of buying smoked ribs and brisket from an Italian Restaurant. Plan on having a Sunday BBQ special any thoughts?

Thanks alot
mangiababy

[Tampasteve]

Plug it in and go for it. You cant go wrong.Plenty of help here. And I'm sure your can come out with some good ideas also....Try some of your Italian spices, and read the TIPS section....Good Luck.....Happy Smokin'......Steve

[twobucks]

I also live in PA and just bought one at the Sportsman Show. It came yesterday after the big snow. I don't own a restaurant, but there are three of us in town who do a lot of fishing in lake Ontario and the Salmon River. The neighbor has been using a charcoal smoker for a couple years, but it a hassle. I am a smoking virgin, but I am looking forward to some great meals from this new smoker.

Good luck with yours, and I would buy smoked food at an Italian restaurant,

[admin]

There are many, many people who would order smoked foods from an Italian restaurant.
Smoked Ribs is a crowd pleaser at any restaurant. They can be used as an appetizer or sold by the bone. Sunday Rib Night is also popular.
Another great appetizer is Smoked Mozzarella and tomato salad. Or this Smoked Mozzarella and Ricotta Fritters recipe from the Food Network.
See this great post on our forums all about Smoking Mozzarella by several of our great forum users.
Pork Loin is another item you can serve. Check our SmokinTex Blog and particularly this Pork Loin Recipe.
Anything smoked like smoked chicken added to your pizzas or salads creates a different taste sensation.
Fish recipes can be used with smoked fish.
Salmon is a high end item and can be cold smoked or hot.
Smoked Salmon Canapes Recipe also on our blog makes a great appetizer.
The menu possibilites are endless.
Let us hear from you about your smokin experience.
Good Luck and happy smokin!

SmokinTex

[Tampasteve]

Welcome!!!! 2bucks

[brian4]

Sounds great to me also ! I just purchased the 1400 , waiting for it to arrive , I havnt smoked much at all but ready too !
Its a great idea !
Brian

[BillyBob]

Brian...welcome to the forum...if we can help...let us know.

BillyBob