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What kind of smoker to buy?
Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:35 pm
I'm toying with the idea of getting a smoker. I've never had one before so I'm not looking to break the bank, but at the same time don't want to buy a piece of junk. I've talked to a friends that have had electric that like theirs and other friends that swear by charcoal. Also, the Pit Barrel Cookers seem pretty cool. So what can you folks suggest for me? Any and all input is appreciated.
This post was edited on 4/19/17 at 2:44 pm
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Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:37 pm to SRYB86
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Any and all input is appreciated.
Update your thread title to include a better description or this will be anchored.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:41 pm to SRYB86
weber smokey mountain
Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:42 pm to SRYB86
If looking at electric smokerrrs I'd suggest a pellet cooker like Traeger, Pit Boss, Green Mountain Grills ...........
Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:44 pm to iAmBatman
Thanks for the input
Posted on 4/19/17 at 2:45 pm to SRYB86
Primo or Green Egg. Something to that effect. Will last forever and you can smoke, grill, pretty much everything you want to do.
If you don't have the money for the one I mentioned above, we have an Oklahoma Joe with a side firebox at the deer camp and it does pretty good for about $200. I think we bought it at Lowes.
If you don't have the money for the one I mentioned above, we have an Oklahoma Joe with a side firebox at the deer camp and it does pretty good for about $200. I think we bought it at Lowes.
This post was edited on 4/19/17 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 4/19/17 at 3:13 pm to Earthquake 88
Not looking for a ceramic grill at the moment, strictly smokers. Thanks though.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 3:52 pm to Cajunate
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If looking at electric smokerrrs I'd suggest a pellet cooker like Traeger, Pit Boss, Green Mountain Grills ...........
I'd add "Smokin' It" to the list.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 4:08 pm to SRYB86
I'm a big fan of the pellet style, but I saw this at academy the other day.
I think it will be my next one, but I will convert it to propane rather than just wood.
I think it will be my next one, but I will convert it to propane rather than just wood.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 4:32 pm to blucollarskolar
Get a Big Green Egg very versatile and easy to use and clean up is super easy. You will not have to buy another smoker or grill ever. If you have a bigger budget and dont mind having a dedicated smoker. I would go with a Backwoods, holds temp great, puts out a great product and smaller models can cook 8 slabs of ribs, 3-4 Briskets or 6-8 pork butts.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 6:28 pm to SRYB86
Do you think you will like the process of low and slow smoking or do you just want good BBQ? If the former, get an old country or Oklahoma Joe offset smoker; if the latter, get a pellet smoker with temperature control.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 6:36 pm to Parrish
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I'd add "Smokin' It" to the list.
This is what I have (#3) and I highly recommend going pellet over electric. Taste/bark is just better on a pellet. Just as easy. Big regret of mine not looking harder at pellets. I kinda want to get a Yoder.
This post was edited on 4/19/17 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 4/19/17 at 6:47 pm to Dam Guide
Weber smokey mountain...awesome smokers. Can go for a while and hold good temp with a few mods. $200-$400
Ceramic (grren egg/primo)...very versatile cookers. Can smoke a brisket for 16 hours or grill steaks at 700. Have fun chasing the smoke ring though $1000
Offset stick burner...expensive, big and heavy, inefficient, and need alot of attention. But badass bbq. $1000s depending on size
Electric or propane...no
Ceramic (grren egg/primo)...very versatile cookers. Can smoke a brisket for 16 hours or grill steaks at 700. Have fun chasing the smoke ring though $1000
Offset stick burner...expensive, big and heavy, inefficient, and need alot of attention. But badass bbq. $1000s depending on size
Electric or propane...no
This post was edited on 4/19/17 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 4/19/17 at 7:18 pm to SRYB86
Go ELECTRIC all the cool kids are!!!!
Posted on 4/19/17 at 8:08 pm to gmrkr5
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Offset stick burner...expensive, big and heavy, inefficient, and need alot of attention. But badass bbq. $1000s depending on size
You don't have to spend that much on an offset. You can find offsets for pretty dang cheap that will do the job just fine.
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Go ELECTRIC all the cool kids are!!!!
Time vs Taste, the classic battle.
This post was edited on 4/19/17 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 4/19/17 at 8:56 pm to SRYB86
If you think you will be smoking copious amounts of food or plan on making beef jerky, get a vertical smoker. Lots of grill space and doesn't take up that much room.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 9:46 pm to Dam Guide
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Time vs Taste, the classic battle.
Split the difference and go pellet.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 9:56 pm to cave canem
For the $$ it's hard to beat a Weber smokey mountain
Posted on 4/19/17 at 10:00 pm to SRYB86
PELLET
Posted on 4/19/17 at 10:44 pm to SRYB86
Backwoods chubby, awesome smoker.
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