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01-06-2018, 10:34 AM | #16 | |
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Join Date: 03-30-17
Location: Austin, TX
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I learned a lot from taking the class. Also when I try to cook something I've not cooked before I can e-mail Chad and get his advice.
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01-06-2018, 10:59 AM | #17 | |
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Join Date: 05-30-11
Location: Chapin, SC
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01-06-2018, 11:21 AM | #18 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-14-17
Location: Commerce Twp, MI
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I jumped into stick burning with both feet and bought a LSG. If you have nicely seasoned wood, you'll be producing thin blue smoke while maintaining temps before the 6-hour seasoning process is complete. If you get to the point where you just aren't using the pit, you can probably sell it for a $500 loss to someone who isn't willing to wait 4 months. If you buy a piece of junk, the resale value will be next to nothing so your total cost of ownership may not be much different in the end between each unit. That's what I tell my wife anyway when I want to buy nice things. A cheap offset could kill your enthusiasm for stick burning because they are more difficult to maintain temps. As far as waiting for what you want to get built, I strongly suggest you do it. The amount of time you own it will be far greater than the time you waited for it and you will forget about how long you waited once it arrives. Having something to look forward to is fun and while you wait, watch some videos on fire management and hang out around here. You will learn everything you need and more to produce very good BBQ on your first try.
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01-06-2018, 11:59 AM | #19 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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to the OP, have you done any outdoors cooking with wood or charcoal?
do you have a kettle grill or any other type of charcoal cooker yet or is this your absolute first foray into cooking over coals/wood |
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01-06-2018, 12:09 PM | #20 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 10-16-15
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I was really torn between getting the Shirley and LSG vertical with the warmer above the fire box. Jambo doesn't really do anything for me. I'm sure it is a great unit, but I like the unique design of the Shirley and LSG. |
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01-06-2018, 12:12 PM | #21 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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01-06-2018, 12:32 PM | #22 |
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Join Date: 08-21-12
Location: saginaw, texas
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a great backyard smokers from rockin w smokers in the forth worth area
http://rockinwsmokers.com/ |
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01-06-2018, 12:44 PM | #23 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-14-17
Location: Commerce Twp, MI
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I started on a BGE so I learned about air flow management on that but with the advent of Youtube, there isn't much you can't learn ahead of time if you are willing to do your homework. The other thing about spending more money on something is you are less likely to give up on it if it doesn't work out in the beginning.
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01-06-2018, 12:48 PM | #24 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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ifI were advising a first timer I would say start with a kettle. it can put out some great Q for $100 new or about $30 used. then when you are ready to upgrade you still have a dang good grill. |
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01-06-2018, 03:59 PM | #26 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 02-17-10
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Venturing into a new hobby I would also start with a WSM or something easy to learn on. Not saying you can't learn something with a steeper learning curve, but there are so many variables into getting a $2500 cooker.. like style, size, and other bells/whistles. It's easy to upgrade if you decide you want to go bigger or change cookers later down the road. Can't forget about kamado cookers, they can also grill like a champ too.
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01-06-2018, 04:20 PM | #27 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 09-21-17
Location: Central Texas
Name/Nickname : Larry
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The OP asked about 3 specific smokers. He didn't ask about charcoal grills or how to get into Q the cheapest, easiest way.
Maybe he already knows the best Q is made on a stick burner :) Larry
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01-06-2018, 04:33 PM | #28 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-08-10
Location: Elk Creek, KY
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01-06-2018, 05:22 PM | #29 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 05-21-14
Location: Lubbock, TX
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Check out Rock'n W pits in Euless, TX. It is a jambo clone but improved. Mine works great. Fair priced as well.
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01-06-2018, 06:56 PM | #30 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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Matt's Pitts- San Antonio - Fine Tune 20x40 or even better - 24x54".
http://rivercottagetables.com/matts_bbq_pits
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