Our Homepage | Donation to Forum Overhead | Welocme | Merchandise | Associations | Purchase Subscription | Amazon Affiliate |
|
Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
|
Thread Tools |
02-02-2013, 06:23 AM | #1 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
thinking about a small, horizontal offset
Hey gang
I would like try my hand at a offset. I dont know why lol I dont need anything big. And I do have a small budget for this, I have 3 other smokers as it is. I have modded Bradly (boring) and 2 WSM clones. I might end up selling the Bradley at some point. While at Lowes looking for other stuff I saw they have a Ok Joe that seems to be built pretty hefty. Its $400, a little more than I want to spend but can live with that. $300 is more in my price range. The only thing is its too big. Its just the wife and me (we are empty nesters) and only entertain once in a while. I think it would be a waste to do 1 slab of ribs on a cooker this size All I need is the space to do a few slabs of ribs or 2 butts max with this unit. Usually I just do 1 slab or one butt at a time So what I am looking for is a small cooker of decent quality that wont set me back too much. I have been looking at used but all I have found is junk, I am in no hurry with this so I can just keep looking any ideas on a cooker like this? thanks |
|
02-02-2013, 06:42 AM | #2 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 02-21-12
Location: Fenton, MO
|
I'd go Akorn. Not an offset. But, i think it would fit your needs better
__________________
Shut Your Mouth BBQ COS and a UDS |
|
02-02-2013, 06:43 AM | #3 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
|
|
02-02-2013, 06:48 AM | #4 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 02-21-12
Location: Fenton, MO
|
They're about 18.5 diameter. So, enough for a couple buts or slabs of ribs. They're insulated so they don't use much fuel and you can really crank the heat. That adds versatility to your "fleet". They make great pizzas. And, they're about $300
__________________
Shut Your Mouth BBQ COS and a UDS |
|
02-02-2013, 06:49 AM | #5 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
Quote:
I can do pizza on my Weber kettle |
|
|
02-02-2013, 06:53 AM | #6 |
Moderator
Join Date: 12-09-04
Location: Wandering, but not lost
Name/Nickname : Captain Ron
|
$300-400 isn't much for an offset. The OK Joe is probably your best bet for a new smoker in that range. If you're not in a hurry watch Craig's List for a while and you might find a deal on a used one that is better quality.
__________________
"Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/ |
|
02-02-2013, 06:55 AM | #7 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: Hopkins, MN
Name/Nickname : Curly
|
Check this out. http://www.huntingdoncocustoms.com/hccmiofrefls.html
__________________
Chargriller Pro w/SFB [COLOR="Magenta"]retired[/COLOR] Brinkmann TrailMaster 1 generic digital thermometer Maverick 732 UDS [COLOR="Red"]Thermapen Mk4[/COLOR] |
|
02-02-2013, 06:56 AM | #8 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 02-21-12
Location: Fenton, MO
|
Then you're good to go. No new pit needed
__________________
Shut Your Mouth BBQ COS and a UDS |
|
02-02-2013, 06:57 AM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
|
Unfortunately an offset for that price is not going to be of great quality. This is made by charbroil and I believe they are made in China now. I would surmise that the emphasis on quality has been lost, but that's my personal opinion.
Most well built offsets will be larger and will probably use reverse-flow in an effort to keep the cooking chamber more evenly heated and a more uniform application of smoke. Check Craig's List for used offsets, that way you will not feel disappointed because of what you spent on a cheap offset. However some of these can be modified to perform very well if you have the time and ability to do the work on the smoker. Bottom line is search and look at what a good horizontal smoker is priced at, then compare it to the Charbroil OK Joe. You will see that you get what you pay for. Try building a UDS if the budget and you space is limited. Surprisingly enough these produce some great BBQ food items. . |
|
02-02-2013, 06:59 AM | #10 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
|
|
02-02-2013, 07:01 AM | #11 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
Quote:
thats gotta be a mistake |
|
|
02-02-2013, 07:18 AM | #12 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-30-12
Location: The Lonestar State
|
__________________
Hunsaker Drum~ Letting your meat hang is where it's at... |
|
02-02-2013, 07:51 AM | #13 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-03-12
Location: Hopkins, MN
Name/Nickname : Curly
|
Look at the pictures. It is sitting on a patio table. The gas tank is one of those coleman camp stove bottles. The smoking chamber is 6"x13"
__________________
Chargriller Pro w/SFB [COLOR="Magenta"]retired[/COLOR] Brinkmann TrailMaster 1 generic digital thermometer Maverick 732 UDS [COLOR="Red"]Thermapen Mk4[/COLOR] |
|
02-02-2013, 07:59 AM | #14 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
|
|
02-02-2013, 08:02 AM | #15 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
|
Quote:
I did not look real close at the OK, just because its too big for me I think the best thing is just to stay away from the grill dept when I visit Lowes LOL I will just keep an eye on CL and see if anything pops up. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything that I was not aware of thanks |
|
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|