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I have a Lyfetyme smoker that ran about 1k 8-10 yrs ago. But before that i smoked a boatload of chicken, beef, sausage, etc on one of those cheap ones from Academy. I think they're about 200 or so, and worked great honestly until i just burned it out. Might be a way to see if you really want to lay out the big bucks later on a nice pellet grill. | |||
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If you want charcoal type I suggest you take a look at the Masterbuilt 560 gravity fed. $499.00 ----------------------------------Why worry and hurry through life? You can't come out of it alive. | |||
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Primo Grill. Best ceramic grill/smoker on the market. Made in Atlanta by the original ceramics engineer for BGE. Many years ago he came up with a ceramic formula that could be made in an oval shape and thereby increasing the versatility tremendously over the egg. The divided fire box is a total game changer. BGE rejected the idea since obviously their whole marketing concept was focused around the egg shape. So George started his own company. I've had one for over 20 years and use it just about every day that I'm home. Well worth a look before you buy something. SigEd P220ST .45ACP P229 .40SW P229 9mm P239 9mm P232SL NRA Benefactor Life Member | |||
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I bought a Green Mountain Davy Crockett last month. So far so good. I smoked a beef brisket last weekend and it turned out well. | |||
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I love my Kamado, cooks great but never have been able to get the smoke right on it. I bought a 1000 series Pit Bos a couple of months ago and...  I've been turning out briskets that are amazing, that one was a 20 hour cook from last weekend. Works great on everything I've done so far and I've cooked a lot of different things since buying it. ___________________________ Not giving a damn since...whenever... | |||
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Another vote for the Weber Smokey Mountain. I have an 18, which I have been very happy with. I occasionally wish I had the larger version when smoking a full packer brisket, but there are some tricks to making it fit. I am told the larger version is harder to maintain temp and will use more fuel. I can get over 12 hours at 250 on a single load of charcoal. Lots of good tips at virtualweberbullet.com. My combination of the weber smoker and 22-inch Weber grill covers every cooking need very well. - Les Les | |||
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Just incase you are open to electric. I really like my MasterBuilt Cabinet smoker. I set it and forget it. It auto holds the temp with in +/- 2 degrees of where I set it. Toss in some chips occasionally and let it go. Bluetooth capable and I can check the probe temp from my phone. Train how you intend to Fight Remember - Training is not sparring. Sparring is not fighting. Fighting is not combat. | |||
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For the price of a BGE, you can get a Rec-Tec RT-700 pellet grill/smoker. You'd have an incredible amount of room and it has a 40 pound hopper. I went from gas to pellet and I cook way better food on the pellet grill. It also gets up to 600˚, so you get a wide range of grill/smoke options. I cook bacon, sausage, pizza, pulled pork, brisket, veggies and just about anything else you can think of and it's stupid easy with the only inconvenience being having to clean it after a few uses. The newer pellet grills have wi-fi and mine has two temp probes. I can monitor my grill and meat temp from anywhere, as long as I have an internet signal. I can also turn it on when I'm on my way home from work so that it's already warm when I get home. You will get very familiar with pellets grills very quickly. The leaning curve is minimal. But, I can see the appeal of cooking with charcoal/wood. It's therapeutic doing things manually Tony. Owner, TonyBen, LLC, Type-07 FFL www.tonybenm14.com (Site under construction). e-mail: tonyben@tonybenm14.com | |||
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I really like my 22" WSM, it's 7-8 years old and still in fine condition. It is a lot more work than my electric smoker, but the flavor makes it worthwhile. Just the same, I do use the electric smoker more often these days. ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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I bought the 18" Weber Smokey Mountain last year. I don't feel the thickness of the metal is too thin. It is enamel coated and smoking temps are low anyways so no issues with warping if that is your concern. I had the temps get away from me real quick the second time I used it and the temp was up around 350 or more and no issue with damage. It produces great tasting smoke flavor. I use Kingsford Original in the blue and white bag. No need for any fancy charcoal to run the Smokey Mountain. Just find some good wood chunks in whatever flavor you prefer for the meat you are smoking. Lots of good YouTube videos on using the Weber - seasoning it, controlling the heat, mods if that is your thing. I don't think you would regret getting the Smokey Mountain especially since you are looking for a charcoal smoker. You would basically have to determine if you want the 18" or the much larger surface area 22" for large brisket. They do say that the 22" one is more finicky with temps. | |||
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Green Mtn Grill's Daniel Boone is my go to for newer pellet smoker folks. Nice product. very versatile and easy to use. The new Camp Chef smokers are a pretty darn good value. Someone usually has them on sale. https://www.campchef.com/wood-...llet-grill-2321.html Also, someone mentioned the Amazn smoker tube. A great purchase. Not only good for cold smoking, I stick mine in my gas grill all the time when cooking burgers etc... | |||
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I have a Traeger Pro and smoking is easy peasy. I like the flexibility of smoking hamburgers then grilling them to completion. I don't like to clean so that is a trade off. The Wifi features are convenient too... check temp, change temps, keep warm, etc. Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures. NRA Shotgun Instructor NRA Rifle Instructor | |||
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Now that Jim has opened that Can-O-Smartypants: The operations manager at work is a smoker... Can I ship you that one?  God bless America. | |||
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Ditto on great experience with a newer 18” WSM (2 years). Also a firm believer in basic Kingsford charcoal. If not already mentioned, the virtualWeberbullet site (https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/) is very helpful as to WSM tips, receipes, modifications, etc The WSM has been a great addition that compliments our little Smokey Joe grill. | |||
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Get one of these https://www.academy.com/shop/p...repChildCatid=650566 .You can use charcoal and/or wood. 1/4 inch steel 400 lbs. Easy to maintain temps once you learn how to maintain the fire and makes some great Q. I use charcoal and kindling to start the fireplace size pieces of wood then add a piece every 45 minutes to an hour. I use primarily oak or pecan. Lucked into some wild cherry about 7 months ago and used it along with oak last weekend to smoke some chickens and a chuck roast. Tasted great. Chuck roast is a poor mans brisket. | |||
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If you like an offset, this is a great one https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oklah...AvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I prefer an electric nowadays as the meat comes out just as good. Take a look at this as it is super easy and comes out great. https://www.smokin-it.com/ There are 3 kinds of people, those that understand numbers and those that don't. | |||
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If looking at one of these make sure it ACTUALLY has that heavy of steel in the cooking area not just the firebox. Some of these including OK Joe have begun cheaping out the last 5-10 years and you will see much lighter steel. You will also want to check the gaps carefully on an assembled one. They've gotten lax with tolerances as well. Example - New Braunfels used to sell at big box stores and we got a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) from them circa 1993. That thing weighed a ton, the gaps were all tight and the steel was decently heavy throughout. Needed another circa 2011 and got one at Lowe's, a complete piece of crap. Couldn't regulate heat due to thin metal coupled with gaps big enough to see through. Gave that away, it's being used as a planter now. The original? Gave that to one of my company owners last year and he is cooking up a storm with it still! 
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I haven't done steaks, but I love my pit barrel cooker. "We've done four already, but now we're steady..." | |||
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https://www.campchef.com/wood-...and-accessories.html So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause. (A comment on our COVID response) | |||
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