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Recommend a smoker setup for me
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:18 pm
Looking to start doing smoking at the house and have no idea what I'm looking for. I don't need anything huge or expensive, just something I can do ribs, chicken, pork butt. What is a good intro setup that will give me desired results? TIA 
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 2:19 pm
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Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:22 pm to PapaPogey
I got this one in September. I've done ribs, chicken, pork, turkey, sausage, etc. I love it. I had to do a few modifications like replacing the cheap pan with a cast iron skillet and I added a seal around the doors to retain more smoke. The add ons cost me about $30. The results have been excellent.
Masterbuilt
Masterbuilt
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:37 pm to PapaPogey
depends on what you want to spend...
$400 will get you the weber smokey mountain 22" and that thing is supposed to be as good as it gets for the price range.
Less money could get you a ugly drum smoker set up. which are supposed to be pretty good.
I'm personally ordering The Good One Open Range. Its a tad more expensive, but I like what it has to offer.
$400 will get you the weber smokey mountain 22" and that thing is supposed to be as good as it gets for the price range.
Less money could get you a ugly drum smoker set up. which are supposed to be pretty good.
I'm personally ordering The Good One Open Range. Its a tad more expensive, but I like what it has to offer.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:49 pm to HebertFest08
22" WSM
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:50 pm to HebertFest08
Let's just say 400-600.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:52 pm to TigerWise
I've smoked all three of those on a basic weber. Look up the snake method, it works. Only thing I don't think I could manage is a whole packer brisket.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:03 pm to TigernMS12
I'd prlly start with just a simple 3 oz water bong or possibly a nice hookah or something.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:07 pm to PapaPogey
If you want stupid easy with great results, Pit barrel Cooker is the way to go. Pretty much no thought involved at all, so even I can make good stuff with it.
ETA: Cost is like $300 shipped.
ETA: Cost is like $300 shipped.
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:07 pm to PapaPogey
Start with a WSM 22 as others have mentioned.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:09 pm to PapaPogey
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:18 pm to NOFOX
5 stars on Amazon with 480 reviews 
And I think we may have gotten my pawpaws old one when he passed. Not sure what condition its in, but I'll check it out.
And I think we may have gotten my pawpaws old one when he passed. Not sure what condition its in, but I'll check it out.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:22 pm to PapaPogey
weber smokey mountain. green egg doesnt get used for smoking much anymore after In got the WSM
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:23 pm to PapaPogey
WSM is easily the most popular with a ton of forums with support. Its a good starter smoker. If you are not in a rush there are occasionally Badass smokers on craigslist in that range. I prefer a heavy gauge offset, but the good ones are not cheap.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:49 pm to PapaPogey
WSM fool.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 5:00 pm to MightyYat
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Masterbuilt
Ditto for me. I bought a Masterbuilt propane box smoker from Lowe's for $160. I love it.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 5:11 pm to PapaPogey
Get a WSM and a Maverick thermoter and don't look back
Posted on 3/5/15 at 6:35 pm to Kingwood Tiger
Ditto on the masterbuilt. But the bottom rusted out after 2 1/2 years. Bought another one at Lowes. All clean and good to go now.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 6:44 pm to PapaPogey
Masterbuilt with the glass door option, remote control, and meat probe.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 6:55 pm to fatboydave
I'm a big fan of the WSM 18.5" ($299). If you are not cooking for a big crowd, it's plenty.
I've smoked a whole packer brisket in it many times, and I've smoked 4 pork butts at once. One ding is that you can't lay flat more than one uncut rack of ribs per grate (2 grates inside), so you have to cut or roll the ribs to put more than 2 racks inside. It only affects their appearance.
My neighbor has the 22.5. It's nice but takes way more charcoal to keep it running, and it is freaking huge.
Consider the amounts you will be cooking and space available.
I've smoked a whole packer brisket in it many times, and I've smoked 4 pork butts at once. One ding is that you can't lay flat more than one uncut rack of ribs per grate (2 grates inside), so you have to cut or roll the ribs to put more than 2 racks inside. It only affects their appearance.
My neighbor has the 22.5. It's nice but takes way more charcoal to keep it running, and it is freaking huge.
Consider the amounts you will be cooking and space available.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 8:40 pm to Twenty 49
Weber smokey mountain...
Lots of users, cheap replacement parts, easy to use.
Lots of users, cheap replacement parts, easy to use.
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