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Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 8:35 AM
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My Masterbuilt electric smoker I have had since 2008 seems to have died over Christmas. Tried to repair it but no go.
I want to buy another smoker before New Years since I usually smoke a butt for New Years Day. Thoughts on what to get. Get another Masterbuilt or a pellet smoker or some other type?
I don't need a big one since only smoke a couple of racks of ribs or butts. Thanks
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 8:49 AM
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I use an Orion-closed system that uses chips inside cylinder for smoke and charcoal top cup and outer ring.
Smoke times are about half of traditional smoker friend from Louisiana tipped me off to it years ago and refered to it as a “Cajun Microwave “.
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Dec 27, 2023, 8:51 AM
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My Dad and I were just loading his Brunswick Pitt Boss this morning....
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Dec 27, 2023, 8:51 AM
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He seems to like it.
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I have a Big Green Egg...
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:01 AM
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In addition to grilling burgers and hot dogs, you can use it to smoke brisket and ribs, cook a whole turkey, or turn it into an outdoor oven for pizza and bread. The biggest downside; it's a little on the pricy side. They are ceramic, so it takes quite awhile to cool-off after each use.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:03 AM
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I have enjoyed my Traeger smoker .
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:05 AM
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Look on macbid app to see if you can get one discounted if you live near the Anderson, Greenville or Spartanburg areas. Sometimes you can find them and get them a few hundred dollars cheaper on macbid.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:06 AM
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Tiger brothers and sisters smoking can cause cancer which would not be good for you. goooooo Tigers
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Its all good I learned from Clinton not to inhale***
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:26 AM
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Marlboro red shorts.
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:06 AM
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:13 AM
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My electric smoker went out about 6 months ago and I replaced the eye/ burner at the bottom cost me $35 came with new cord and it is very easy to replace. Don’t know if you have tried this, but mine is good as new.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:22 AM
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I personally like a simple Weber kettle. Use charcoal and wood chunks for smoke flavor. Cheap and easy. I may get a Weber Smokey Mountain just to change it up some.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 10:12 AM
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Can't go wrong there. As long as the temp is above freezing, they are outstanding.
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Orange Blooded [4775]
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Smoke that butt on a Weber Kettle
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Dec 27, 2023, 10:33 AM
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Dead easy. Snake your coals.
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All-Pro [689]
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I have both a Weber grill and smokey mountain
Dec 27, 2023, 7:16 PM
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I used the grill for chicken breast and thighs when it’s shorter cook. The mountain I use for buts and briskets. Basically anything that’s a long cook.
You will need to pay attention to the cook as the temps can fluctuate. I personally like this because I like to tinker with the cook. Plus it gives me an excuse to spend to day cooking and other things.
Never had complaints with the results . It really comes down to how you like to cook. I’m guessing with your experience with electric cookers you like a steady temp. So most “real” charcoal smokers won’t be what you want.
Hope this helps.
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Kamado Joe or Green Egg you will never have to buy another grill again
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:29 AM
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Unless you drop it
Worth every $
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Re: Kamado Joe or Green Egg you will never have to buy another grill again
Dec 27, 2023, 10:13 AM
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Had mine for 15 years. But I am looking to get a Yoder competition for a backup/travel grill.
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Since youre coming from an electric smoker Im gonna assume you value the
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:33 AM
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Convenience and ease that those types provide. So, I would recommend a pellet grill. I have a pit boss that I’ve had for a few years it’s great for smoking but not super for grilling; I use a Weber kettle for cooking meats that need to be seared. Also I’ve had a few reliability issues with my particular pit boss I’ve had to replace the main circuit board and the temperature sensor even though I keep it covered when not in use. The replacement parts were sent for free, but it’s a pain to go out to fire up the smoker only to find out you won’t be smoking that butt you’ve been brining.
If you’re near a Lowe’s outlet store; I was at the Greenville store recently and they have a ton of pellet grills for 50% off
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:40 AM
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Rec Tec, that’s all you need to know. Made in Augusta, first class customer service and quality built. Compare them to anything on the market for yourself.For the price and quality, no comparison. Go Tigers
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 12:57 PM
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Recteq wood pellet smokers are by far best bang for the buck
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:50 AM
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Just for smoking my father and uncle both own the smaller Pit Boss pellet smokers. Choose your wood type pellets, set temp and go.
Im a little more hands on cooker so I bought the Oklahoma Joe's Grill and cold smoker combo and really like it. I have cooked and smoked everything on it. Since I have had this a couple buddies bought one. They are big and heavy steel, well made, but its not something you pickup and put in shed for next time. But i use the grill side probably 3 times a wk and smoker 10-15x a yr so mune is used for everything.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 9:53 AM
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I have a Weber Smokey Mtn smoker which does a beautiful job. The draw back is the you have to baby sit it to monitor temp, load up & light, etc. Have not used it in a while because of the attention charcoal smokers require.
My friend has a Traeger which he loves. Just set the temp, turn it on and go. Has wi-fi monitoring of both smoker and meat temp, automatic temp control. just pour pellets in hopper, can use as grill or smoker, etc.
The Traeger pellet smoker is definitely on my wish list.
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Masterbuilt Digital & Sous Vide
Dec 27, 2023, 9:56 AM
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I've had an electric MB 30" digital for about 8 years. Sits outside year round, randomly covered. I've used it in the rain. It's a quality product. I have kicked around replacing that and my 18 year old Weber Summit 6-burner with a single pellet grill/smoker though. Also, about 3 years ago I switched to sous vide then smoke for pulled pork and brisket. Easy and foolproof. For PP, it's 18-24 hours (pull it any time between) at 165 in the SV and then about 3 hours on the smoker. For brisket, it's 24-36 hours (pull it any time between) in the SV and then 4-5 on the smoker. You won't get as much bark but you will know to the minute what time your meat will be ready, you can sous vide days in advance and leave a few hour smoke on serving day, and you won't lose a drop of juice. I find letting the meat sit for a day after sous vide helps it hold its shape because it is fall apart tender after the SV cook finishes. www.seriouseats.com has the recipes and explains the science. (It ain't the final internal temp that matters, it's the length of time you hold the meat at or above a certain internal temp.) Sidenote 1: Throw you some eggs on the smoker for an hour or two for smoked "hardboiled" eggs. Sidenote 2: Try guava wood. Mild smoke, slightly sweet, great with pork or chicken.
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Orange Blooded [3456]
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Brisket is SV at 155
Dec 28, 2023, 9:31 AM
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Not that anybody cares.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 10:00 AM
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Weber Smokey Mountain
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 10:00 AM
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I love my Oklahoma Joe smoker. It has a smoke box charcoal box and gas connection. Works great!
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 10:10 AM
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My experience with pellet smokers is they do not give my foods enough smoke taste. Have a Bradley and like it. Pucks are expensive but you pay for the convenience. Had a gas smoker but had to constantly adjust temp hated it but it did a good job smoking.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 10:23 AM
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I've found the charcoal pellets give more of a smoke flavor than the regular pellets. You can usually inc/dec the amount of smoke it generates as well.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 10:19 AM
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If you're just doing ribs and butts, I'd just go with a small, cheap Pit Boss pellet smoker. They have a searing plate you can slide open that allows you to grill/sear as well. Good little setup.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 10:21 AM
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I have a 340 and a 590 Recteq . I had an Orion and and our chefs for Masters hospitality used a Traeger for years . A couple of years ago I let them use my Recteq 590. The went back to their restaurant in Oregon and ordered a bigger Recteq RT 1250 . I highly recommend the Recteq . Only sold at their Evans , Ga (Augusta) and store n lore Utah. They do ship. GREAT support after purchase and a good warranty.
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Re: can buy from website and recently
Dec 28, 2023, 11:12 AM
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Just signed a contract with Ace hardware nationwide
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 11:14 AM
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I would highly recommend the Pit Boss pellet grill/smoker...it's a hybrid and I've been able to cook some fairly amazing dishes the family is raving about. I haven't used my smoker much since I purchased it.
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Dec 27, 2023, 11:16 AM
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I'm about 4 months into an Oklahoma Joe combo deal . . .
Dec 27, 2023, 11:22 AM
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gas grill one side, pellet smoker on the other.
It is the most versatile cooking deal I have ever owned.
Rider Combo Gas and Pellet Grill
So far - can't recommend it enough.
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Swisher Sweets or L & M two good choices....
Dec 27, 2023, 11:39 AM
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Don't start.
Dec 27, 2023, 12:03 PM
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And, if you do, quit.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
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Dec 27, 2023, 12:47 PM
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I have a Kamdo Big Joe and love it. Big enough to do a 20+ pound Turkey on each Thanksgiving and can easily smoke 4 butts at once for a large gathering of BBQ. I also use it for smaller meals like pork tenderloin and the divider system makes it so easy to sear then bake something. As mentioned before they are great for making puzza in too. I have a Flame Boss accessory that allows me to do low and slow meats like brisket and pork butts and manage the cook while away from home. You just have to fill the entire thing with lump coal to make sure you have enough fuel.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 1:58 PM
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I got a Masterbuilt Gravity Feed from Costco last year to replace my Masterbuilt Electric. I could not be happier. This beast get up to temperature fast and does a great job smoking pork butts. Watch out though, you will find them cooking faster than the old Electric. Not a bad thing since the meat comes out just as juicy.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 7:21 PM
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I have a pit boss pellet grill and love it. It holds the temperature great and is very easy to use the results anre excellent.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 27, 2023, 11:11 PM
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I have a Camp Chef pellet smoker that works great. Recommendation- get a smoker with the App to control temps. Was smoking a brisket and a pork butt all while attending a concert. Was able to monitor grill and meat temps.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 28, 2023, 5:45 AM
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Whatever you do be a man and don’t get one of those easy bake ovens (aka a traeger). The best butts are don’t on just a basic side smoker. Wouldn’t break the bank. My Oklahoma joe makes great bbq.
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Re: Smoker recommedations
Dec 28, 2023, 8:48 AM
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I love my traeger
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Dec 28, 2023, 8:53 AM
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Re: did it the hard way for years
Dec 28, 2023, 11:10 AM
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Dug pits, stick burners, coals. Just got a recteq in November and it's well it's made cooking about as easy as it gets. Took a few smokes to break in but it's pretty dang solid 9/10
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Re: did it the hard way for years
Dec 28, 2023, 12:27 PM
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A lot depends on where you are in life too. I was an offset guy for years. All I ever did. Kids started getting older, and weekends started getting broken up with games and tournaments. It was impossible. I was gifted a pellet smoker and it's great. I'm sure once the kids are out and life slows down I'll probably go back.
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