I want a smoker...

[Airplanedoc]

I prefer charcoal smokers. Better flavor in my opinion. Green eggs are great but any can be found for under $50.

Weber makes a vertical smoker

 

[khory]

That's the WSM. It's around $200ish. There are cheaper but I think the quality of the Weber makes it worth it

 

[TapeDeck]

The WSM has been awesome. A total breeze. Minion method, and start closing vents as soon as you get anywhere near 175.... Better too low than too high heat. Then minor tweaks and you're in happyland.

 

[Chuginator]

I'll chime in and also say the WSM is great. Set & forget; that sucker maintains temps very well.

 

[007stout]

My new smoker! Seasoning it up today for a Sunday of pork ribs

 

[kman6234]

I'll chime in and also say the WSM is great. Set & forget; that sucker maintains temps very well.

Couldn't agree more!

 

[weirdboy]

For what it's worth I got my WSM from a guy on craigslist that had one brand new in the box and just wanted to get rid of it since he already had a different smoker. So I think I paid maybe $100 for it.

Keep your eyes peeled!

 

[Diver165]

My new smoker! Seasoning it up today for a Sunday of pork ribs

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Hey that looks like a nice one. Tell us about it.

 

[Diver165]

I always smoke at least 2 butts at a time and Foodsaver a bunch in 1.5 lb. bags. Reheat in boiling water, cut the bag and pour in a bowl and you'll swear it just came off the smoker. :rockin:

Reeeehhheeeeeeaaaaallly. Hmmm, I'll be smokin more often. I always held off waiting for family gatherings or parties because I never knew what to do with all the leftovers.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[jammin]

Reeeehhheeeeeeaaaaallly. Hmmm, I'll be smokin more often. I always held off waiting for family gatherings or parties because I never knew what to do with all the leftovers.

Thanks for the tip!

Go for it, you'll wonder why you waited. I do the same (boiling, vac bag) and it tastes amazing! Sooo quick and easy

 

[turkeyjerky214]

Hmm, I never knew you could boil those foodsaver bags. I've always reheated in the stove at 250º. How long do you typically boil?

 

[hamiltont]

My new smoker! Seasoning it up today for a Sunday of pork ribs

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What is the make/model of that smoker, and cost if you don't mind? Cheers!!!

 

[Cromwell]

Big Green Eggs are awesome. Weber Smokey Mountains are great for much less money.
And I know I'm in a very small minority here, but I absolutely love my MAK wood pellet grill.

The advantages of a wood pellet grill are:
You can walk away and not worry about the temperature. (I've even started smoking a butt at night to have it ready by noon the next day.)
You can cook at one temperature for a while, then smoke at another temperature, or vice versa.
You can smoke, BBQ, and grill with only one piece of equipment.
You can cold smoke with it (although only just).

The downside is, it is expensive, I'll grant you, and because it has moving parts, might break before a BGE. But I couldn't be happier with mine.

 

[kgalle]

Big Green Eggs are awesome. Weber Smokey Mountains are great for much less money.
And I know I'm in a very small minority here, but I absolutely love my MAK wood pellet grill.

The advantages of a wood pellet grill are:
You can walk away and not worry about the temperature. (I've even started smoking a butt at night to have it ready by noon the next day.)
You can cook at one temperature for a while, then smoke at another temperature, or vice versa.
You can smoke, BBQ, and grill with only one piece of equipment.
You can cold smoke with it (although only just).

The downside is, it is expensive, I'll grant you, and because it has moving parts, might break before a BGE. But I couldn't be happier with mine.

I leave the WSM chugging away overnight, all the time.

 

[Duckfoot]

Well, L.B.O. v2.0 is operational... Smoked a turkey breast last Sunday to season it and make sure it was going to function similar to v1.0...

Going to try to get a chicken on it this weekend and start on the 2nd L.B.O. as well...

 

[deepsouth]

The advantages of a wood pellet grill are:
You can walk away and not worry about the temperature. (I've even started smoking a butt at night to have it ready by noon the next day.)
You can cook at one temperature for a while, then smoke at another temperature, or vice versa.
You can smoke, BBQ, and grill with only one piece of equipment.
You can cold smoke with it (although only just).

able to do all this on a bge as well.

 

[hamiltont]

Big Green Eggs are awesome. Weber Smokey Mountains are great for much less money.
And I know I'm in a very small minority here, but I absolutely love my MAK wood pellet grill.

The advantages of a wood pellet grill are:
You can walk away and not worry about the temperature. (I've even started smoking a butt at night to have it ready by noon the next day.)
You can cook at one temperature for a while, then smoke at another temperature, or vice versa.
You can smoke, BBQ, and grill with only one piece of equipment.
You can cold smoke with it (although only just).

The downside is, it is expensive, I'll grant you, and because it has moving parts, might break before a BGE. But I couldn't be happier with mine.

able to do all this on a bge as well.

As well as many other smokers of the vertical design, if they have the fuel capacity. Especially if you add a temperature controller which a pellet pooper has amongst other things. Cheers!!!

 

[deepsouth]

cheers.