Want to buy a smoker, but don't have a clue

[Hendy]

OK, so for my next trick.

I am looking into starting the "smoking" type of cooking. But I have absolutely no clue to what smoker I should get.

I am told an electric element that has temperature adjustment. I am also told that I want a wet & dry model. After that, I am lost.

Can anyone help a brotha out? Gale?

 

[Cyrann]

I want one too...

 

[JRL]

Make that three of us. I need a smaller one though.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

My brothers, maybe this site will provide you with some info and guidance....

Top 10 Smokers under $400

 

[terrantheman]

Smoked turkey legs is the shiznit!

 

[Cyrann]

My brothers, maybe this site will provide you with some info and guidance....

Top 10 Smokers under $400

That does help SFL TY, but I think we are both looking for some BOTL BBQ Expert recommendations... I know RonC talked about one, and some people are sending BBQ Bombs going out...

... lets just hope they give their two cents.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

....or our friend, Alton Brown, can show you how to DIY for under $50.00.

The Alton Brown Flower-Pot Smoker

 

[blooz4u]

Go out and buy yourself a Weber Smokey Mountain.

Best smoker I've ever used. Period!

 

[Cyrann]

Go out and buy yourself a Weber Smokey Mountain.

Best smoker I've ever used. Period!

Cost?

 

[RonC]

I started wiht a cheap electric, it was barely ok. then I went up to a weber smokey mountain. I used it for a few years with awesome results. My ribs and pulled pork were as good as it gets.

I put my weber into retirement, and will be getting La Caja China real soon. much quicker cook time, and reviews say it is awesome.

 

[blooz4u]

Cost?

Around $250.

Be forewarned. It is not automatic, and does take a little work to get it set up. Once you get it set up properly, it will hold consistent temperature for hours and hours....

 

[cf2112]

Buy a Cookshack. I bought one nd love it.

 

[gibbleguts]

Big Green Egg andyou can throw out your gas grill as well.

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[El Jefe]

Go out and buy yourself a Weber Smokey Mountain.

Best smoker I've ever used. Period!

Ditto on the WSM. I've been wanting one bad. You can usually find them cheap (compared to MSRP) on ebad.

 

[DeeDubya]

OK, so for my next trick.

I am looking into starting the "smoking" type of cooking. But I have absolutely no clue to what smoker I should get.

I am told an electric element that has temperature adjustment. I am also told that I want a wet & dry model. After that, I am lost.

Can anyone help a brotha out? Gale?

For smoking large birds you will definitely want a wet smoker. They simply consist of a pan of water sitting above the charcoal. As the water vaporizes it keeps the turkey moist and also automatically regulates the heat. Awesome concept. Weber is always a good choice.

 

[Bowhnter]

Go out and buy yourself a Weber Smokey Mountain.

Best smoker I've ever used. Period!

I would go with that one to start out too. Set and forget.

$200 for a 18" and maybe 3-400 for the 22"

Amazon sometimes has them with free shipping.

If you want to spend more, get a << Primo (pictured in avatar) or a Green Egg.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=weber+smokey+mountain

 

[gibbleguts]

Oh yeah and being from michigan you can use a BGE in the cold weather.
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[atroodon]

Traeger, you will not be disappointed!!!! a little pricing but so worth it

 

[kafreeman]

I would go with that one to start out too. Set and forget.

$200 for a 18" and maybe 3-400 for the 22"

Amazon sometimes has them with free shipping.

If you want to spend more, get a << Primo (pictured in avatar) or a Green Egg.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=weber+smokey+mountain

+1

I love my WSM!!!! Ive got two of them.

Its rock solid for long cooks overnight.