I'm more of a fan of the offset smoker. Here's mine:
And the resulting turkey:
#1
I've been thinking about buying a smoker. I don't know which one to buy. Has anyone used a smoker? which one do you use? do you like it? I've been looking at the Weber Smokey Mountain (bullet) cooker.
Look at this turkey (real world pic)!
http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/
Thanks,
Steve
#2
I'm more of a fan of the offset smoker. Here's mine:
And the resulting turkey:
#3
i had one like that weber...worked really nicelybut if i had the cash, id buy an offset one like pictured above, they rule
#4
Sad thing is, if you didn't specify what you wanted to smoke in the subject line then you probably would have had a lot more responses.
#5
Quote, originally posted by american gigolo » I've been thinking about buying a smoker. I don't know which one to buy. Has anyone used a smoker? which one do you use? do you like it? I've been looking at the Weber Smokey Mountain (bullet) cooker. I have a Brinkmann electric smoker that I got as a gift.
It works very well and is extremely easy to use. You just soak a few chunks of in water for a few hours, then put them in the bottm of the smoker and plug it in. It maintains a perfectly even smoking temperature and you don't have to screw around with charcoal or wood.
I realize that BBQ purists will say that this is cheating and not the real "manly man" way to smoke, but the results are excellent and it is extremely repeatable. I've done everything including fish, chicken, pork and even our Thanksgiving turkey.
Sure, I won't win a national BBQ cookoff with it, but I can make a great meal easily and that is my primary goal.
Modified by TravelnBill at 1:32 PM 6/15/2005
#6
most definatly get an offset firebox. indrect grilling is the real definition of BBQ. i just recently got a decent charbroil unit for 100$ it's not the biggest but it's made of quality rolled sttel. some of the other low priced usints i found where rather flimsy steel. IMO i would stay away from the verticals and they dont alow as mush vesatility as the offsets do. whatever you decide on, always season the unit, use lump coal(not briquettes) and get some good woods for your smoking.
#7
Be like Alton Brown and build your own.Get 1 large terra cotta pot with feet. Get an electric hot plate. A wire grate. A smaller terra cotta pot to place on top of the other.
Put the electric hot plate in the bottom of the large pot, running he cord outside throuh the drainage hole in the bottom (this is why the feet are needed. Place foil and soaked wood chips on top of the hot plate. Place the wire grill on top of the chips, Place meat on grill, top with smaller terra cotta pot.
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#10
I've got one of the cheapo smokers from Home Depot. It's all right. I can do a butt and brisket at the same time, but it doesn't really hold the temperature all that grate (grill joke!).
#11
Check my sig for the best smoker/grill/cooker on the market.
Cheers, Adrian
726 bottles of beer on the wall.
#12
I've heard about that big green egg. unfortunately, it's $1000 Canadian here, which is more than I want to spend.
#13
Quote, originally posted by vr6Cop » Check my sig for the best smoker/grill/cooker on the market.
i will own one of those someday
#14
i have a run of the mill brinkman gourmet charcoal smoker that i modified with a raised charcoal grate, adjustable air flow, and ventailation holes. works perfectly.you dont need to spend $1000 to get good quality smoked meat. I got the brinkmann for $45 and put $15-$20 worth of parts into it not including a $17.00 electric thermometer from amazon.com.
offset smokers are nice if you know what you are doing and you have a source of wood to burn. Water smokers such as the weber and the brinkmann are nice because they are easier to control the temperature due to the water pan being a heat buffer. also, you can put things into the water such as wine, fruit juice, burbon, etc, to enhance the flavor
i did an apple cinnamon turkey awhile ago in my brinkmann, it was so tender and juicy i could have carved it with a plastic spoon.
#15
Quote, originally posted by american gigolo » I've heard about that big green egg. unfortunately, it's $1000 Canadian here, which is more than I want to spend. Ditto. They have the egg at the pool store I go to. It looks amazing and I have no doubt that it does an amazing job, but the price it way out of my league. I've seen the large big green egg selling for over $1,200. My pool store has the small green egg on sale for $700!
I have the Weber Smokey Mountain smoker and I've been very happy with it. I've only had it for 2 months so I'm still perfecting my technique with it.
I really like it for its size and the fact that it has 2 grills. Last time I used it I smoked a large beef brisket and 6 racks of back ribs. And the food was a BIG hit with my guests!
#16
I've ordered the WSM. It should be here in a couple weeks. From what I've read, this is a really good beginners smoker. Maybe one day I'll "upgrade" to an offset one.-Steve
#17
Quote, originally posted by american gigolo » I've heard about that big green egg. unfortunately, it's $1000 Canadian here, which is more than I want to spend. I checked around and couldn't find any internet pricing for this thing.
Anybody know what the Big Green Egg sells for in the US? Apparently there is a factory store in Atlanta, GA. Don't know if they sell discounted models or not.
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