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First smoker?
Posted on 7/9/23 at 10:24 pm
Posted on 7/9/23 at 10:24 pm
I've never owned one but I'd like to start.
I want something easy to control. I have a gas grill already.
The 2 I'm looking at so far are a wifi traeger or a big green egg or another kamado. What else should I look at ?
I want something easy to control. I have a gas grill already.
The 2 I'm looking at so far are a wifi traeger or a big green egg or another kamado. What else should I look at ?
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Posted on 7/9/23 at 10:27 pm to LordSnow
What else should I look at ?
22 inch Weber Smokey Mountain.
22 inch Weber Smokey Mountain.
Posted on 7/9/23 at 10:28 pm to LordSnow
Get a 22 Weber grill and Spider Venom fan.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 7:35 am to LordSnow
What do you want to smoke? Start there.
A pellet smoker is a set-it-and-forget-it smoker. But it’s just a smoker, so you’re only going to use it for smoking food.
A big green egg is a totally different grill. You can use it for smoking and grilling. It’s small for a smoker, so you’re only going to smoke a small amount at once. You need to learn how to use but don’t let that scare you off.
A pellet smoker is a set-it-and-forget-it smoker. But it’s just a smoker, so you’re only going to use it for smoking food.
A big green egg is a totally different grill. You can use it for smoking and grilling. It’s small for a smoker, so you’re only going to smoke a small amount at once. You need to learn how to use but don’t let that scare you off.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 7:37 am to LordSnow
Get a cheap 22" Weber kettle to mess around with.
Snake method is super simple for low n slow cooking that requires minimal attention.
Snake method is super simple for low n slow cooking that requires minimal attention.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 8:16 am to LordSnow
the 22" Webber is the best to start with, but you'll be somewhat limited in what you can do as far as size. A full brisket sometimes won't fit, and you can only do 1 maybe 2 racks of ribs. But it is the most versatile smoker/pit you can get, and great to start with. It's great when you are just smoking for about 4 people.
If you want just a smoker, then then Oklahoma Joe barrel smoker is a good starter smoker if you can find a good deal for them.
If you want just a smoker, then then Oklahoma Joe barrel smoker is a good starter smoker if you can find a good deal for them.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 8:34 am to LordSnow
If you are ok with the $1300 price range, the summit Kamado may be the best one on the market.
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This post was edited on 7/10/23 at 8:41 am
Posted on 7/10/23 at 9:23 am to TCO
Camp chef xxl pro
Posted on 7/10/23 at 9:30 am to LordSnow
Traegers and other pellet smokers are good for beginners. They allow you to get the basics down with smoking. However, it is more fun to learn the basics with everything that comes with a regular charcoal/wood smoker.
I went from a Traeger to a Weber Smokey Mountain and loved the shift and difference. I liked the aspect of pellet smokers that I could leave it and forget. I really like how I can experiment with my smokey mountain with different woods and charcoal.
Just depends on what you want. Do you want easy (pellet) or do you want more challenging (wood fired smokers).
I went from a Traeger to a Weber Smokey Mountain and loved the shift and difference. I liked the aspect of pellet smokers that I could leave it and forget. I really like how I can experiment with my smokey mountain with different woods and charcoal.
Just depends on what you want. Do you want easy (pellet) or do you want more challenging (wood fired smokers).
Posted on 7/10/23 at 9:47 am to TCO
everything weber is over priced. if you want a WSM, buy the knock off walmart sells when they go on sale. If you want a kamado, buy a KJ or a BGE.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 10:04 am to LordSnow
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The 2 I'm looking at so far are a wifi traeger
I’d check the specs against Green Mountain Grill. GMG is gonna be in the same price range and I think may be better built since Traeger shifted their production overseas. And GMG customer service is unreal.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 10:25 am to CarRamrod
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everything weber is over priced
They are the Toyota of grills. Simple, easy to maintain, last longer than competitors.
I recently replaced a Weber gas grill with a fancy unit from Grilla Grills and wish I had gone with another Weber.
** Recommendations for OP - For ease of use I'd look into pellet or a drum type smoker (WSM, Pit Barrel, Gateway, OK Joe Bronco, etc..)
Posted on 7/10/23 at 10:25 am to CarRamrod
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everything weber is over priced. if you want a WSM, buy the knock off walmart sells when they go on sale. If you want a kamado, buy a KJ or a BGE.
I would invite you to examine the summit Kamado hands-on. It’s worth every penny of $1300
Posted on 7/10/23 at 3:51 pm to Roy Curado
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I liked the aspect of pellet smokers that I could leave it and forget. I really like how I can experiment with my smokey mountain with different woods and charcoal.
Couldn't you do the same with the variety of different pellets out there? I went with the pellet because I am definitely a rookie when it comes to outdoor cooking (never had the set-up for one, and friends/family all did).
Could be more burdensome having to clear out the hopper and reload with the new pellets; but am I completely underthinking this?
Posted on 7/10/23 at 4:55 pm to LordSnow
Posted on 7/10/23 at 5:04 pm to LordSnow
All the ceramics are easy to control and very efficient. You figure it out quickly, or you can buy a gadget to control the airflow and temp automatically and with a wifi option so you can control it remotely.
I've never used a pellet stove, but some people swear by them.
I've never used a pellet stove, but some people swear by them.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 7:07 pm to LordSnow
I learned how to smoke on a 18” WSM. Those turn out some REALLY good BBQ. If you’re looking for something a little more versatile, 22” Weber kettle.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 7:24 pm to LordSnow
Every smoker worth their weight pops their cherry on a Weber Smokey Mountain. Entry level pricing and a damn good pit.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 7:27 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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I’d check the specs against Green Mountain Grill. GMG is gonna be in the same price range and I think may be better built since Traeger shifted their production overseas. And GMG customer service is unreal.
Can't stress this enough.
eta: what's your price range? Probably should start there then decide if you want the ease of a pellet, ceramic or charcoal/wood. The WSM 22" is a great beginner smoker that many comp guys still use.
This post was edited on 7/10/23 at 7:31 pm
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