Smoker... And I don't mean Jeff. Any help out here?

[Dagonet]

I'm looking for any input as to what kind of smoker you all use. I know some on here (Bonifay and Rhody) use a smoker quite a bit. My old weber bbq grill I use to smoke with has about had it and I'm looking to get a new one before the wedding, but am on a budget. I know the Brinkman smokers are low budget and do work effectively as I've had one before. I'm looking at a little more upscale.

I'm liking this smoker, a Weber Smokey Mountain, but I can afford the 14.5 inch one @ $199, but want the 22.5 inch one for $399.

http://www.weber.com/grills/series/smokers

Looking into these but not sure how they work. I have never used one before.

http://www.chargriller.com/

Any help/input is much appreciated.

 

[LesBaker]

Smoke Hollow is a brand I used and I had no complaints. And it was propane which was easy and convenient. I'd highly recommend it. When I moved to Florida from Ohio I gave it to a friend and she and her husband rave about it.

 

[SilverRose]

wait! what? you're getting hitched? wow!!! congrats!!!

 

[Selassie I]

Big Green Egg

 

[PhxRam]

Get a 55 gallon drum.. They make the best

 

[PhxRam]

My buddy @Cardncub uses one maybe he will chime in

 

[Cardncub]

An UDS is the cheapest way to go & they are really easy to make. They hold temps very well. Besides you already have an old Weber grill. The lid & the grate fit perfectly in a 55 gallon drum. The best part about them is you can modify them as you. Don't get a drum with a liner though. They are a bitch to get the lining out. Go here & check out a few builds. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/199/uds-builds Mine has a double rack.

 

[Cardncub]

Big Green Egg

These are great but $$$$$$.

 

[Cardncub]

I'm looking for any input as to what kind of smoker you all use. I know some on here (Bonifay and Rhody) use a smoker quite a bit. My old weber bbq grill I use to smoke with has about had it and I'm looking to get a new one before the wedding, but am on a budget. I know the Brinkman smokers are low budget and do work effectively as I've had one before. I'm looking at a little more upscale.

I'm liking this smoker, a Weber Smokey Mountain, but I can afford the 14.5 inch one @ $199, but want the 22.5 inch one for $399.

http://www.weber.com/grills/series/smokers

Looking into these but not sure how they work. I have never used one before.

http://www.chargriller.com/

Any help/input is much appreciated.

The Chargriller is what PhxRam has & it's fairly easy to use. Weve cooked a ton of meat on it. You can also use it as a regular charcoal grill & has a lot of grill space. I've heard good things about the Weber Smoky Mountain but have never used one. Another one to look at is http://pitbarrelcooker.com/

 

[Selassie I]

These are great but $$$$$$.

I know what you mean,,, but I can honestly say that purchasing it was worth every penny. One of the best things I've ever bought. It does way more than a smoker too.

 

[Cardncub]

I know what you mean,,, but I can honestly say that purchasing it was worth every penny. One of the best things I've ever bought. It does way more than a smoker too.

Believe me it's on my wish list.

 

[RhodyRams]

Big Green Eggs are about $800 LOL.. looked into one when I wanted to upgrade my little Brinkman, which was my first. I modified it by adding a thermometer and repositioning the legs to make it easier to add more wood during long smokes.


Jeff I have the Weber 18.5 " Weber and I love it. Just had a stone mason over the house to discuss my next project, which hopefully people here will be a part of. Details coming soon

 

[RhodyRams]

oh and Hi SR !!!!!!

 

[RamzFanz]

I use a cigar smoker. They are only $20 if you know where to look.

 

[Cardncub]

I use a cigar smoker. They are only $20 if you know where to look.

When you post all I see is your avatar.

 

[RamzFanz]

When you post all I see is your avatar.

Me too.

Every time I change it everyone gets pissed so... there it is.

 

[Dagonet]

wait! what? you're getting hitched? wow!!! congrats!!!

Yes I am getting hitched to a very good woman. Thank you for the congrats. You and Bome coming to the wedding? Plenty of BBQ and beer. We're getting married here at the house. Thanks again for the congrats though.

 

[Dagonet]

Big Green Eggs are about $800 LOL.. looked into one when I wanted to upgrade my little Brinkman, which was my first. I modified it by adding a thermometer and repositioning the legs to make it easier to add more wood during long smokes.


Jeff I have the Weber 18.5 " Weber and I love it. Just had a stone mason over the house to discuss my next project, which hopefully people here will be a part of. Details coming soon

Do tell my friend.

 

[RhodyRams]

http://www.ramsondemand.com/threads/a-little-help.25507/

 

[RhodyRams]

oh and BTW, the website that @Cardncub posted..smoking-meat.com has alot of great recipes and a few different techniquies to try also. They also send out a weekly newletter, or at least they used to, with a new recipe. I stopped getting the newletter mainly because I have a ton of different recipes already, but I did print some up from there