Hi from Leicestershire

[JonInAshby]

Hello all,

I've recently become interested in 'proper' BBQ after many years of being totally underwhelmed by the British BBQ tradition of cremating sausages and chicken drumsticks. Now experimenting with brining, smoking and slow-roasting on a very cheap and cheerful covered gas unit, hopefully soon to be replaced by a Weber or something similar once I've worked out what's best.

I live in the sleepy town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, having previously lived (slightly coincidentally) in Farnham which is just round the corner from BBBQS HQ.

Delighted to find that so many others are flying the flag for proper BBQ, and looking forward to picking up tips from you all. Will try to get to one of the BBBQS events this summer too to check the quality I need to be aiming for!

JD

[Eddie]

Welcome to the world of low and slow, look forward in reading your post.

[Burntwood boy]

Hi JD,

I am in Burntwood so not too far from you, glad to have you onboard....

This is a great place for picking up tips and asking the experts, theres a lot here altough I am not one of them

Christian...

[chokethechicken]

Hi Jon and welcome aboard the bbq train.

There's lot to learn and the people here are great teachers.

[All Weather Griller]

Welcome, Welcome,

I have just got home from Shepshed, which I believe is your neck of the woods.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Beerz

Adie

[Steve]

Welcome on board

[JonInAshby]

Thanks all, hopefully I will be able to able to add some value as well as lurk and pick up tips.

Adie - yes Shepshed is not far from me, maybe the various Midlanders on the could get together for an informal non-competitive cook-up some time!

[Burntwood boy]

Thanks all, hopefully I will be able to able to add some value as well as lurk and pick up tips.

Adie - yes Shepshed is not far from me, maybe the various Midlanders on the could get together for an informal non-competitive cook-up some time!

Sounds good to me......

[Chris__M]

I am more East Anglia than Midlands, but even so may be interested in a meetup some time.

[Burntwood boy]

I am more East Anglia than Midlands, but even so may be interested in a meetup some time.

Market Deeping - I remember a night out there with an old Uni friend when I was about 19, was amazed at the time (18 years ago) just how many fit young ladies there were in the town. I imagine they are all now in their mid 30s. Must be time to head back there and reaqcuaint myself