Close to pulling the trigger on a Lang 48

MJ_Tenn · 03-13-2013, 02:06 PM

Been having a blast with my 22.5 Weber and am ready to go with a Lang 48. Been saving for quite a while and lurking around here quite a bit as well. I've never used a stick burner, but have certainly read and watched vids to get the idea.
I enjoy "nursing" a grill/smoker all day and am really looking forward to some great meals to come.
Thanks to all the great info on this site!
MJ

DownHomeQue · 03-13-2013, 02:22 PM

Can't go wrong StickBurners FTW!

PS.

No pics doesn't mean it didn't happen

But We DO LIKE PICS!

MJ_Tenn · 03-13-2013, 02:24 PM

I will promise pics! Probably next week....I love "no pics means it didn't happen" LOL

The_Kapn · 03-13-2013, 02:29 PM

I have cooked on several Langs of various sizes that belong to friends.
The 48 is a great mid-sized model with good capacity or the ability to cook smaller loads just fine.

Great cookers and I know you will enjoy it.

TIM

Ackman · 03-13-2013, 02:37 PM

LOve my Lan 36 but really wish I had bought at least the 48, but then it seems no matter which one I buy, I wish I bought the next bigger one.

BBQ Bandit · 03-13-2013, 03:05 PM

You'll have a blast with the Lang 48!

However it might tend to shrink... running out of space from constant use.
Wound up getting the bigger size.. twice.

Here's a peak into your future... my 48 in action.

Holding only 12 butts...

A mess of briskets...

MJ_Tenn · 03-13-2013, 04:51 PM

Bandit, those pics look great! Now I'm hungry

Smoothsmoke · 03-13-2013, 05:20 PM

Great choice, if I had the real estate I'd get a 48 as well.

BBQ Bandit · 03-13-2013, 05:59 PM

The Lang 48 WAS the smallest of his models offered until a few years ago... when the 36 model became the smallest patio model.

Same deal with the Lang 84 in the other direction - was the biggest option until the twin 84's.
Then came the 108 monsters... then there was twin 108's.

neuyawk · 03-13-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Bandit

You'll have a blast with the Lang 48!

However it might tend to shrink... running out of space from constant use.
Wound up getting the bigger size.. twice.

Here's a peak into your future... my 48 in action.

Holding only 12 butts...

A mess of briskets...

Doesn't get much sexier than that!

MJ_Tenn · 03-13-2013, 08:28 PM

Bandit, are you throwing a moving blanket on that smoker? Looks like one in the picture.

BBQ Bandit · 03-13-2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ_Tenn

Bandit, are you throwing a moving blanket on that smoker? Looks like one in the picture.

Yes... its the same idea as why we add insulation in our home attics... prevention of thermal loss.
Another small detail on extending the burn when using charcoal or lump.

The idea came from an unusual shape - a horse blanket.

Kernscookin · 03-14-2013, 04:59 PM

I have the Lang 60 and love it. They are built well and last forever. I smoked with charcoal for years. There is nothing like a stick burner. You will enjoy it. I was going to get the 48 Deluxe and Ben talked me into getting the 60 no Deluxe for the same cost. Make sure you get the slide out top rack. It didn't cost extra when I got mine. I also ordered an additional temp gauge so I would have one on each side

I like Bigbutts · 03-14-2013, 05:42 PM

Heavy Metal ROCKS!!!!!

jmoney7269 · 03-14-2013, 06:26 PM

Lang is probably the best bang for the buck hands down. If the option is available, upgrade to a slide out shelf. That makes everything so much easier.
Good luck on your purchase. And post some pics

03-13-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
MJ_Tenn Got Wood. Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Close to pulling the trigger on a Lang 48 Been having a blast with my 22.5 Weber and am ready to go with a Lang 48. Been saving for quite a while and lurking around here quite a bit as well. I've never used a stick burner, but have certainly read and watched vids to get the idea. I enjoy "nursing" a grill/smoker all day and am really looking forward to some great meals to come. Thanks to all the great info on this site! MJ __________________ 22.5" Weber Kettle Platinum, Lang 48 Smoker

03-13-2013, 02:22 PM	#2
DownHomeQue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-11-12 Location: Jonesboro. AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't go wrong StickBurners FTW! PS. No pics doesn't mean it didn't happen But We DO LIKE PICS! __________________ http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=148660 ^^ My Build

03-13-2013, 02:24 PM	#3
MJ_Tenn Got Wood. Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I will promise pics! Probably next week....I love "no pics means it didn't happen" LOL __________________ 22.5" Weber Kettle Platinum, Lang 48 Smoker

03-13-2013, 02:29 PM	#4
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have cooked on several Langs of various sizes that belong to friends. The 48 is a great mid-sized model with good capacity or the ability to cook smaller loads just fine. Great cookers and I know you will enjoy it. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

03-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#5
Ackman On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-26-10 Location: New Canaan, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LOve my Lan 36 but really wish I had bought at least the 48, but then it seems no matter which one I buy, I wish I bought the next bigger one. __________________ Steve ----------------- WSM 18" CookShack SM025 Lang 36 BWS Extended Party

03-13-2013, 03:05 PM	#6
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You'll have a blast with the Lang 48! However it might tend to shrink... running out of space from constant use. Wound up getting the bigger size.. twice. Here's a peak into your future... my 48 in action. Holding only 12 butts... A mess of briskets... __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP

03-13-2013, 04:51 PM	#7
MJ_Tenn Got Wood. Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bandit, those pics look great! Now I'm hungry __________________ 22.5" Weber Kettle Platinum, Lang 48 Smoker

03-13-2013, 05:20 PM	#8
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great choice, if I had the real estate I'd get a 48 as well. __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

03-13-2013, 05:59 PM	#9
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The Lang 48 WAS the smallest of his models offered until a few years ago... when the 36 model became the smallest patio model. Same deal with the Lang 84 in the other direction - was the biggest option until the twin 84's. Then came the 108 monsters... then there was twin 108's. __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP

03-13-2013, 08:28 PM	#11
MJ_Tenn Got Wood. Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bandit, are you throwing a moving blanket on that smoker? Looks like one in the picture. __________________ 22.5" Weber Kettle Platinum, Lang 48 Smoker

03-14-2013, 04:59 PM	#13
Kernscookin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-22-11 Location: Dawsonville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the Lang 60 and love it. They are built well and last forever. I smoked with charcoal for years. There is nothing like a stick burner. You will enjoy it. I was going to get the 48 Deluxe and Ben talked me into getting the 60 no Deluxe for the same cost. Make sure you get the slide out top rack. It didn't cost extra when I got mine. I also ordered an additional temp gauge so I would have one on each side

03-14-2013, 05:42 PM	#14
I like Bigbutts is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: forest, ms. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Heavy Metal ROCKS!!!!! __________________ Jambo backyard (Big John) / Hurricane Katrina crippled Weber kettle (**** you Katrina) / LP cooktop / Friends call me the "One Eyed Porker"....What can I say...

03-14-2013, 06:26 PM	#15
jmoney7269 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lang is probably the best bang for the buck hands down. If the option is available, upgrade to a slide out shelf. That makes everything so much easier. Good luck on your purchase. And post some pics __________________ Those willing to sacrifice liberty for security should be entitled to neither! - Benjamin Franklin