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Smokers?
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:14 am
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:14 am
I'm thinking about getting a smoker. What kind do ya'll have? I know they sell those water smokers at Home Depot, but I don't think that's the route I want to go. Should the smoker be a wood smoker? How do you set one up? Thanks.
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Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:21 am to boxcarbarney
This is mine. The firebox is on the side and it doubles as a grill.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:24 am to boxcarbarney
Wood or charcoal definitely! Academy has some nice smokers. I was in a hurry and that is where I purchased mine. I have the Longhorn Delux and it was about $800! it just depends on how much money you want to spend, but I reccomend an off set fire box. Keep in mind the thicker the steel the less chance of heat variation. The key to good BBQ is consistent heat along with flavor.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:27 am to tidetigerfan
To set one up! Spray entire inside with pam or coat with crisco built a hot fire. After a period of time mist with water. Let get hot again then mist. The water process is used for cleaning as well. A complete description can be found on the net at pigroast.com! I hope this helps.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:34 am to tidetigerfan
Heres my rig... A Lang 48 out of South GA... A fantastic smoker, pricing not for the faint of heart..
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:35 am to tidetigerfan
Thanks. So an offset one? I'm good at grilling and slow cooking on my gas grill, but I've been wanting to get into slow cooking smokers. I'll check out that website too. 
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:36 am to wiltznucs
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pricing not for the faint of heart..
That's another thing. I don't want to bankrupt my self trying to get one of these.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 10:41 am to boxcarbarney
If you have any questions email me wpb4ua@yahoo.com. I have been around competiotion cook offs for several years!
Posted on 11/1/08 at 11:58 am to boxcarbarney
I was in this HUGE Cabela's near Reno,NV....you should have seen the selection they had. There are some really nice ones available.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 1:54 pm to boxcarbarney
The Bradley smoker is actually quite a nice unit for the price. The wood pellets it uses can be expensive, but deals can be found with a little looking.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 3:45 pm to boxcarbarney
Seriously if you want to get the best smoker and not spend over 1500 then either get a Green Egg or get a Webber Smoking Mountain. There are no two smokers that are better out there unless you go professional. I own a WSM and I love it.. The temper control is the best I have ever experienced in a smoker. Basically its a set it and forget it smoker. Just put coals in with wood using whats called the minion method and you do not have to do really anything for up to 16 hours of constant temp.
Posted on 11/1/08 at 11:33 pm to Catman88
I have Brinkman. It's cheap, and a bit cumbersome. The grilling surface is small. It does smoke nicely, however. I want an offset so I can cold smoke.
Posted on 11/2/08 at 12:39 pm to boxcarbarney
Posted on 11/2/08 at 1:10 pm to boxcarbarney
Totally sold on the BigGreenEgg.
bought one 5 years ago and still love.
It is very versatile as well being equally adept at smoking, grilling or making BBQ.
Not as big as some smokers but they are decent sized so obviously keep that in mind. I smoke a turkey every year for Thanksgiving. Comes out fantastic.
bought one 5 years ago and still love.
It is very versatile as well being equally adept at smoking, grilling or making BBQ.
Not as big as some smokers but they are decent sized so obviously keep that in mind. I smoke a turkey every year for Thanksgiving. Comes out fantastic.
Posted on 11/2/08 at 1:52 pm to Helo
Try the primo oval if you are considering ceramic. I think the quality is better and less expensive than a green egg. They are manufactured in the Atlanta area!
Posted on 11/2/08 at 2:00 pm to tidetigerfan
Both ceramics are pretty good.
This post was edited on 11/2/08 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 11/2/08 at 7:38 pm to boxcarbarney
I have a Brinkman...cheap, but smokes very well....
I would recommed you start out with that...will give you a good feel for the process, ahd whether you think the ordeal is worth the trouble.....if you like it, then you can upgrade to something more expensive....
I would recommed you start out with that...will give you a good feel for the process, ahd whether you think the ordeal is worth the trouble.....if you like it, then you can upgrade to something more expensive....
Posted on 11/3/08 at 8:53 am to Spankum
Hmm I had a brinkman and it was a pain in the arse for temp control. After that I wish I would have gone straight to the WSM. Both have the same concept but the brinkman let out a lot of smoke through cracks. This let temp out too which caused alot of temp controlling which isnt fun. Now the water pan for the brinkman is very good and many WSM owners use it.
Posted on 11/3/08 at 11:33 am to Catman88
my wife bought me a char broil smoker from academy for my birthday. i think it was about $150. i have had no problems with it, i use it just about every weekend.
Posted on 11/3/08 at 4:07 pm to Helo
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I smoke a turkey every year for Thanksgiving. Comes out fantastic.
I want to smoke a small turkey in my Brinkman--any pitfalls to avoid?
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