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Smokers - electric vs propane?
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:27 am
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:27 am
I've never owned a smoker and think I'll get one soon... trying to decide between electric or propane. What's everyone's preference? And smokers I should be on the look out for?
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Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:58 am to Glock17
I went with gas, although it has its downfalls. You have the potential to run out of gas during long cooks. I always have backup tanks, but sometimes they'll run out in the middle of the night. I have my Maverick thermometer to alert me if the temp drops, but it's still an issue. Also, you have to lug the canisters back and forth from your exchange or filling place.
A good thing about electric is that some units have a probe that you can put in the meat and it will shut off when it hits your desired temp.
I've heard that gas burns "wetter" than electric, so the food won't dry out as much.
I'm very happy my gas smoker, although it does require some added attention.
A good thing about electric is that some units have a probe that you can put in the meat and it will shut off when it hits your desired temp.
I've heard that gas burns "wetter" than electric, so the food won't dry out as much.
I'm very happy my gas smoker, although it does require some added attention.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:02 pm to Degas
It's pretty easy to get the results you want with an electric. I've never done propane, so I can't compare the two. But I can vouch for the simplicity and results from an electric.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:22 pm to Glock17
I like my gas smoker
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:50 pm to fatboydave
Neither, a nice Pellet Smoker.
As easy and painless as an electric smoker, but smokes as good or better than ceramic smokers like the BGE.
I went electric and regret it a lot, pellet is the shite.
As easy and painless as an electric smoker, but smokes as good or better than ceramic smokers like the BGE.
I went electric and regret it a lot, pellet is the shite.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 1:31 pm to Glock17
Pit Barrel Cooker
Posted on 1/7/17 at 1:41 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Can you buy those local or what? I'm interested
Posted on 1/7/17 at 8:37 pm to Glock17
My first smoker was a Weber Smoky Mountain. It is charcoal, but easy to maintain temps once you get accustomed to the vents. Highly recommend.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 9:10 pm to Brisketeer
I've got my green egg but my wife gave me the Smokin Tex for Christmas. So far so good. Only 2 ounces of wood and really for me that's almost too much.
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