Smokers

I have a large Weber Smokey Mountain that's great if I have to smoke for a lot of people, but takes too much charcoal if I just doing one slab of ribs, a small brisket or pork butt. In those cases I just use my Weber Kettle as a smoker and it works very well.

I use Kingsford pretty much exclusively. When I've tried lump charcoal I find it difficult to control the temp - it always burns too hot. For the smoke I use apple chunks.

Masterbuilt gravity series. Awesome for smoking and grilling

Get a bigger BGE

My large 26” Weber is the most versatile pit in my arsenal. Smoke meats holding consistent temps up to six hours using snake method and it easily fits a whole packer brisket. Or bbq or grill at higher temps. It does it all and won’t break the bank. I haven’t seen many for sale at big box stores, so would probably have to check specialty bbq stores or order online.

I have a 36” master built vertical propane smoker. Can feed an army with that thing and it won’t break the bank to purchase. I can probably get about 30-36 hours of smoking time off of a propane tank.

Have you looked at the eggspander? It sounds like you want a smoker that pulls behind your truck. That won’t be cheap.

Your first decision is whether you want to stay charcoal or switch to pellet. That is a very big crossroad to decide. Your BGE is giving you a char flavor that pellet will not achieve. In my opinion char vs not it is a bit overrated (smoking elitists will argue this). It sounds like you are content with charcoal, just need more real estate.

If you want a more automated charcoal, mostly set and forget, checkout Masterbuilt Gravity.

When I converted over to pellet, I came down to RecTeq and Camp Chef. I ultimately went to Camp Chef because of their Sidekick propane burner. Mine is Woodwind 24" + Sidekick. They do make a 36".

I would think a lot of companies are doing Father's Day deals. You will just have to search around.

I started with a Weber with a slow n sear. Now I have a large egg with a bunch of different ceramic grill store accessories and grates. My next move is to get a recteq.

I have been a die hard charcoal man since I started but if you haven’t used any of the newer pellet smokers, you should give them a shot before you make your decision.

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I have a LBGE with the Ceramic Grill Store’s adjustable rig and regularly cook for 10-15 people.

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Edit: I see the adjustable rig comes actually comes with a stone

Also, do you find yourself having to smoke the top or bottom rack longer than the other?