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Need recommendations on a smoker
Posted on 6/21/15 at 11:12 pm
Posted on 6/21/15 at 11:12 pm
What are the pros and coms for charcoal, propane, & electric smokers. Any experience with any of them you can share? TIA
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Posted on 6/22/15 at 12:50 am to Me Bite
Need some more info from you,
What is your experience level with smoking?
What are you planning to use your smoker for? Strictly smoking or grilling as well?
How much money are you looking to spend?
Pros and cons
Traditional wood burning-
Pros) Better flavor than the other 2. Don't have to worry about plugging it in or running out of propane. Feels more manly.
Cons) A lot more work than the other 2. Takes time to learn how your pit is going to run, can be a PITA looking after temp, etc. Would not recommend if you're just starting out.
Gas and electric
Pros) easy, set and forget.
Cons) parts will wear out faster than a traditional smoker.
amazingribs.com is a great resource with a ton of reviews and way more info than you need on the different types of smokers, etc. I would definitely check them out.
What is your experience level with smoking?
What are you planning to use your smoker for? Strictly smoking or grilling as well?
How much money are you looking to spend?
Pros and cons
Traditional wood burning-
Pros) Better flavor than the other 2. Don't have to worry about plugging it in or running out of propane. Feels more manly.
Cons) A lot more work than the other 2. Takes time to learn how your pit is going to run, can be a PITA looking after temp, etc. Would not recommend if you're just starting out.
Gas and electric
Pros) easy, set and forget.
Cons) parts will wear out faster than a traditional smoker.
amazingribs.com is a great resource with a ton of reviews and way more info than you need on the different types of smokers, etc. I would definitely check them out.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 3:25 am to Me Bite
Propane can be used anywhere, which is a plus.
Electric has attributes in that you can stick a probe in the protein and the unit will not only keep at a constant temp but will shut off when your desired internal temp is reached. This is key for overnight low and slow cooking like butts while you're trying to get a good night's sleep.
Gas smokers can run out of fuel at the most inopportune moments, and it's a pain in the arse to haul the tanks back and forth to get filled.
Pick your poison.
Electric has attributes in that you can stick a probe in the protein and the unit will not only keep at a constant temp but will shut off when your desired internal temp is reached. This is key for overnight low and slow cooking like butts while you're trying to get a good night's sleep.
Gas smokers can run out of fuel at the most inopportune moments, and it's a pain in the arse to haul the tanks back and forth to get filled.
Pick your poison.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 7:54 am to Me Bite
I'm sure people are getting tired of me pimping my Pit Barrel Cooker, but it's awesome so I'll keep recommending it 
Posted on 6/22/15 at 3:42 pm to Me Bite
Posted on 6/22/15 at 3:49 pm to Me Bite
I do not recommend the Masterbuilt electric smokers. We had one about a year and 1/2 when the heating element went out. The warranty is 1 year. I looked on the internet and found this is very common. By the time you got a new part and had it installed it would cost the same or more as a new one. So basically they are meant to be disposible. Also it was difficult to get enough smoke. We just went back to smoking on the BGE.
This post was edited on 6/22/15 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:16 pm to Me Bite
Get a Backwoods, Humphreys, or SpiceWine vertical insulated smoker.
ETA - just saw the $350 max budget. Can't beat WSM at that price point. Could also build a UDS.
ETA - just saw the $350 max budget. Can't beat WSM at that price point. Could also build a UDS.
This post was edited on 6/22/15 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:13 pm to Me Bite
I currently have a REC TEC.
I previously owned a Traeger.
The REC TEC is much improved, although the Traeger was a wonderful wood pellet smoker.
Both are very good investments.
I previously owned a Traeger.
The REC TEC is much improved, although the Traeger was a wonderful wood pellet smoker.
Both are very good investments.
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