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Small smoker recommendation
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:48 pm
I'm looking to join the smoking game with a smaller starter device. Been looking at some setups using the weber Master touch charcoal grills, I like the size and price range($200-300). Id would like for it to be fairly set and forget, I don't plan on leaving for 8 hours at a time but Id like to be able to leave to go grab some beers and not worry about it. There's a severe lack of outlets at my place so I don't want to be having to use more than one outlet. All advice is welcome but not consider electric or pellet grill
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:50 pm to Corporal Beavis
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There's a severe lack of outlets at my place so I don't want to be having to use more than one outlet
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not consider electric or pellet grill
If you don't want electric, why are you concerned about outlets?Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:52 pm to SUB
Don't pellet grills require a power source? Also I wasn't sure if a thermometer would require plug in, especially for a high end one(this is where I'd really rather spend money).
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:52 pm to Corporal Beavis
get a ceramic grill then ..once you get it dialed in you are good togo
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:59 pm to t00f
Is there a pellet grill that can even fit 6-8 racks of ribs, or 8 LB pork butt, for less than $600? Ceramic grill sounds convenient but a son of a bitch to move and a little bit on the high end for someone with no experience? I'm not looking to spend $1000 on something I have no idea how to operate.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:02 pm to Corporal Beavis
Weber Kettle Mastertouch or a Weber Smokey Mountain. After a few cooks, the Smokey Mountain is pretty easy to use. Both are cheap and have tons of videos online.
I have both, a 22” Kettle and a 18.5” Smokey Mountain. A kettle gives you versatility to bbq and smoke. Both are great pits and put out awesome meat.
Look on FB marketplace. They always have good deals on both. I bought both of mine on there for half price, both brand new too.
I have both, a 22” Kettle and a 18.5” Smokey Mountain. A kettle gives you versatility to bbq and smoke. Both are great pits and put out awesome meat.
Look on FB marketplace. They always have good deals on both. I bought both of mine on there for half price, both brand new too.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:05 pm to Corporal Beavis
Imma Pellet grill guy, for a couple $100 more get a RectTeq 590, it's all stainless steel and a fricking tank. amazing warranty too.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:15 pm to Corporal Beavis
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:18 pm to GEAUXT
how many racks of ribs does that hold mr end of thread?
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:18 pm to GEAUXT
Welp I was leaning toward the weber but this looks fricking sick. In regards to the weber, how much temp adjusting to you need to do?
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:19 pm to t00f
Weber Smokey Mountain or PK grill.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:20 pm to Corporal Beavis
the 590? the temp gets locked in pretty toot sweet. look it up
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:27 pm to Corporal Beavis
I just bought a 24 inch ceramic grill from Costco for $599
Smoked my first Boston Butt ever over the weekend.
About 260 degrees for 9.5 hours. So easy and so worth it.
Smoked my first Boston Butt ever over the weekend.
About 260 degrees for 9.5 hours. So easy and so worth it.
Posted on 5/17/21 at 9:48 pm to GEAUXT
I had one of those for a while. It did put out some tender meat, but the trouble I had with it was there was so much steam in the cooking chamber, I could rarely get a bark to set.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 12:32 am to Corporal Beavis
If your budget is firm a Weber kettle and a Maverick thermometer is probably the best choice. I've had limited success with mine, mainly struggles with temperature control when it is cold or very hot outside. Now it is only used as a straight charcoal grill, which it is very good at.
Maybe check out the Bronco or Pitbarrel styles, which I have not used but have heard good things about. I started off on a similar style Weber bullet and it made great runs until the paint peeled off and it burned through.
I'm currently using a rectec 340, which I can't say enough good things about. They make a hybrid grill/smoker called a Bullseye you may be interested in. With a pellet smoker you won't be able to learn fire management, which you should be doing if just starting off.
Maybe check out the Bronco or Pitbarrel styles, which I have not used but have heard good things about. I started off on a similar style Weber bullet and it made great runs until the paint peeled off and it burned through.
I'm currently using a rectec 340, which I can't say enough good things about. They make a hybrid grill/smoker called a Bullseye you may be interested in. With a pellet smoker you won't be able to learn fire management, which you should be doing if just starting off.
This post was edited on 5/18/21 at 12:39 am
Posted on 5/18/21 at 3:47 am to ThreeBonesCater
If you don’t want a Kamado I would go with either of the two gravity fed charcoal grills out right now. I’m not sure what advantages a pellet grill provide over those options now that they are out.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 5:44 am to Corporal Beavis
Get ya a Weber Smokey Mountain and call it a day.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 7:28 am to Corporal Beavis
Pit Boss vertical smoker.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 7:55 am to AyyyBaw
I think I will be looking into the Weber Smokey Mountain vs the Kettle. Versatility on the Kettle seems useful but I really only want this for brisket, pork, chicken etc
Posted on 5/18/21 at 7:57 am to Corporal Beavis
I have a Red Box by Sweet Swine O' Mine. It's legit. Double walled, insulated reverse flow. It runs smooth on very little charcoal, can run in the rain, wind etc. It's a smaller version of a competition Backwoods.
It can be used as a table top or stand alone. I paid over $400 about 4 years ago, last I looked they were on sale for $275. Most bang for the buck without a doubt.
Red Box
It can be used as a table top or stand alone. I paid over $400 about 4 years ago, last I looked they were on sale for $275. Most bang for the buck without a doubt.
Red Box
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