New smoker advice

  • stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    May 5, 2011 at 12:08 pm #1241961

    Looking for a new smoker.Checked out Treager,look like a nice unit.But not sold on electric smokeing.They are said to be great on chicken and pork but not so much on things like ribs.Not haveing to babysit it all day would be a plus.Would love to build brick one but may move soon.Thanks for any help Steve

    brad0383
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 354
    May 5, 2011 at 12:42 pm #963544

    I prefer using a Weber Charcoal grill and the Smokenator.

    Smokenator

    Boogerbreath
    Bemidji, MN
    Posts: 432
    May 5, 2011 at 12:57 pm #963555

    Quote:

    Here is a website that is my bible for everything grilled/smoked. You can spend hours exploring this one:

    http://www.amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/index.html

    I second the site. It’s awesome. With 3 years of competition under my belt I would suggest the Weber Bullet. $300, portable, a non-babysitter, easy to learn and of enough quality to challenge the big boys if you decide to compete someday.

    http://www.amazon.com/Weber-2820-Smokey-Mountain-Cooker/dp/B00004U9VA

    josh_holliday
    Oxford, Wi
    Posts: 194
    May 5, 2011 at 1:17 pm #963566

    Quote:

    Here is a website that is my bible for everything grilled/smoked. You can spend hours exploring this one:

    http://www.amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/index.html

    what do you suggest for a person just getting into smoking. I know I for sure plan on doing salmon and went to the website and just want advice from some of the guys here. I definately want a set and forget type but I don’t want to be limited to fish as I will want to try other meats. I have never smoked anything before so I am as green as it gets. Thanks

    wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    May 5, 2011 at 1:31 pm #963570

    I went from a Charcoal smoker to a propane one last year and it is awesome! I was looking at the electric ones but decided on propane and glad I went that route.

    josh_holliday
    Oxford, Wi
    Posts: 194
    May 5, 2011 at 2:54 pm #963604

    wade74 what propane smooker did you go with I am leaning toward a propane style I have heard they produce better flavor. I know I don’t want a charcoal style to much babysitting.

    cpetey
    Onalaska, Wi
    Posts: 1193
    May 5, 2011 at 2:57 pm #963606

    Quote:

    wade74 what propane smooker did you go with I am leaning toward a propane style I have heard they produce better flavor. I know I don’t want a charcoal style to much babysitting.

    I’m not sure I would agree with this. I don’t know many people on the circuit that put award winning ribs/butts/chicken in a propane smoker.

    gary d
    cordova,il
    Posts: 1125
    May 5, 2011 at 3:48 pm #963633

    I have a electric smoker and it works just fine. I only thing that I have not done is a whole turkey. You set your temperate and watch your time line. I am very happy with mine. I have had charcoal and propane,I well stick to electric for me.

    Boogerbreath
    Bemidji, MN
    Posts: 432
    May 5, 2011 at 6:28 pm #963709

    Food for thought. If you compete you can only use wood and/or charcoal as gas and electric are not allowed according to KCBS rules. They sanction most large BBQ events in the states. If you think you are not going to compete – all have pros and cons. Check your hardware stores. Here in Rochester the ACE hardware stores have live demos of their grills/smokers and Green Eggs throughout the summer.

    – Boogs

    cravin4mor
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 34
    May 6, 2011 at 3:12 am #963832

    I am an Egg head here. I love my Big Green egg. Now I know it is not the most economical upfront however I believe in little time you can save your money in charcoal vs other grill/smokers that are out there.

    My egg gives me the ability to smoke at 180 or sear at 800. I find that to be a huge benefit. I have never had as satisfying results as I have had with this unit. I routinely cook a variety of items from banana bread to pizza and it has guaranteed me a spot on most fishing trips for the ribs .

    wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    May 12, 2011 at 1:34 am #965425

    I don’t compete so no issue and I went the propane route. I went with a Smoke Hallow one.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5821
    May 15, 2011 at 4:40 am #966081

    COngrats!
    I have now my second GOSM (Landmann), got the big block this time.
    Here is an other forumn that has been very helpful to me and many others out there.
    http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/
    There is a wealth of info on there!
    Good “TBS” to ya!

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