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Smoker Advice
Posted on 10/2/22 at 8:21 am
Posted on 10/2/22 at 8:21 am
I purchased a CampFire woodwind pellet grill about two years ago and I like it. It does a great job of cooking. However, I’m looking to get a traditional stick burning smoker that can really impart smoke. I’m looking to get the board’s opinion on two things.
1. What style of smoker produces the best results?
2. Which style of smoker does the best job at maintaining temp?
1. What style of smoker produces the best results?
2. Which style of smoker does the best job at maintaining temp?
This post was edited on 10/2/22 at 8:22 am
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Posted on 10/2/22 at 8:26 am to CalcasieuTiger
quote:
1. What style of smoker produces the best results?
2. Which style of smoker does the best job at maintaining temp?
One of those questions is more important than the other regarding a stick burner. If you're wanting a set it and forget it or minimal manipulation of vents to achieve and maintain temperature, then you don't want a stick burner. Then you can compare types of smokers to get an answer to your first question.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 8:29 am to CalcasieuTiger
Sounds like you are looking for a pellet smoker
Posted on 10/2/22 at 8:33 am to CalcasieuTiger
May not be a traditional stick burning smoker but the backwoods smoker is great for temperature control.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:29 am to CalcasieuTiger
quote:
1. What style of smoker produces the best results?
Offset, stick burner.
quote:
2. Which style of smoker does the best job at maintaining temp?
Pellet.
That said, not all offset smokers are created equal. Generally the cheapest offsets have difficulties maintaining temps due to thinner metal.
You would want 1/4" steel construction at a minimum on an offset and it'll cruise at a pretty steady temp. Granted, you will have to feed the fire every 45-60 minutes. A smoker of that construction will typically be north of $1k though.
This post was edited on 10/2/22 at 10:46 am
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:33 am to xXLSUXx
quote:fixed the pricing and the steel thickness for you
You would want 3/8" steel construction on an offset and it'll cruise at a pretty steady temp. Granted, you will have to feed the fire every 45-60 minutes. A smoker of that construction will typically be north of $5k though.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:35 am to Rouge
It’s not cheap but you can get a DigiQ to maintain temp in your stick burner. Best of both worlds and what I’m gonna do when I don’t live in the middle of a major city
This post was edited on 10/2/22 at 10:36 am
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:45 am to Rouge
quote:
fixed the pricing and the steel thickness for you
Yeah I meant 1/4" in my original post. But that's as a minimum. The Old Country Brazos is that thickness and runs around $1,200.
But yeah, high end, thicker offsets can get pretty pricey.
So my advice is that if your budget is less than $1k, or you don't feel like feeding a fire once an hour, then go with a pellet.
This post was edited on 10/2/22 at 10:49 am
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:51 am to CalcasieuTiger
Look into charcoal gravity fed models. My offset sits unused because I am done baby sitting a smoker.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:53 am to CalcasieuTiger
They are expensive, but Yoder is the closest to what you’re looking for. I have one and I’m pleased with the smoke rings and flavoring I get from mine.
I still prefer my stick burner because of the attention I have to pay to it to get the cook out of it I want.
They are totally different and I still use both depending on how much time I can dedicate to the cook.
I still prefer my stick burner because of the attention I have to pay to it to get the cook out of it I want.
They are totally different and I still use both depending on how much time I can dedicate to the cook.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 10:58 am to CalcasieuTiger
Have owned a stick burner. Was a great project for a few years but requires lots of beer drinking to maintain temps and overnight cooks require some monitoring. The most efficient and set and forget smoker I own is the Weber Smoky Mountain bullet smoker. There are 18" and 22" versions. I would strongly suggest the WSM, going the Virtual Weber Bullet forum and smoke on!.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 11:41 am to jmon
quote:
jmon
How would you compare the taste of the BBQ from the stick burner offset to the WSM?
Posted on 10/2/22 at 12:12 pm to xXLSUXx
For the money go with a WSM 22 a brisket won’t hardly fit on an 18. Buy a DigiQ to control temp. If you need to cook more food at a time get a Backwoods G2 Chubby. Also buy a DigiQ controller for it.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 5:37 pm to CalcasieuTiger
My Oklahoma Joe Bronco is easy and simple. I don't adjust the vents and it stays pretty steady temp.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 6:38 pm to CalcasieuTiger
Weber Smoker Mountain with an accessory fan and wifi controller is a good option. Also the new gravity series smokers are great options and produce phenomenal food, especially the Masterbuilts. That said, those are smokers you hope give you 4-6 good years, not 20.
If you are willing to spend a few K's you can probably find some reasonable custom built options.
If you are willing to spend a few K's you can probably find some reasonable custom built options.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 9:19 am to ruger35
quote:
If you're wanting a set it and forget it or minimal manipulation of vents to achieve and maintain temperature, then you don't want a stick burner.
This is nonsense. I have a stick burner that will maintain temp for up to 36 hours with no vent setting or refueling. Almost any fan-controlled, insulated, vertical flow smoker can easily hold the temp necessary for almost any cook.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 9:52 am to Chucktown_Badger
quote:then it really isnt a stick burner... more of a charcoal smoker.
It’s not cheap but you can get a DigiQ to maintain temp in your stick burner.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 9:54 am to BiggerBear
quote:
This is nonsense. I have a stick burner that will maintain temp for up to 36 hours with no vent setting or refueling.
as i said in my previous post... you might be using an offset stick burner... but you are not stick burning... you are smoldering. This is similar to charcoal. Posted on 10/3/22 at 9:56 am to jmon
quote:
The most efficient and set and forget smoker
quote:no...
Weber Smoky Mountain bullet smoker.
quote:ok that you own..
I own
any charcoal grill can be a great smoker. I have been waiting for the walmart WSM knock offs to go on sale to add it to my grills. They are too expensive for what they are though.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 10:00 am to SingleMalt1973
quote:you can buy a Gravity Charcoal with a temp controler for less than just the WSM.
For the money go with a WSM 22
Gravity 560 $499.99
WSM $549.99
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