thegoodson
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I'm upgrading my ECB and I'd appreciate some advice on a vertical gas smoker vs a pellet smoker. The two models I'm considering are the Camp Chef PG24 pellet smoker and the Smoke Hollow 44-Inch Vertical LP Gas Smoker. My initial reaction is to be partial to the vertical gas smoker because it seems like I can fit more meat in it and the vertical stacking seems more versatile. I also like that with a single burner on low, I might be able to smoke cheese at the top of the vertical.
I'm concerned that the gas smoker won't provide as good of a smoke-flavored bbq, the temperature will be harder to control, and it will require more monitoring time, in general. Most times I can be around and don't mind checking on it but I would occasionally like to be able to set it and not have to monitor the smoker for 2-3 hours at a time. Price, access to propane and electricity, and weather are not really considerations. I live in southern California and, while it can get windy at times, I don't have issues with harsh weather and electrical outages.
I'd like answers to these questions based on the community's experience (and other comments if I'm not considering something that I should be):
1. Which one will produce a better smoked flavor bbq taste or are they the same/difficult to distinguish?
2. Will the vertical gas smoker require a lot of monitoring time to make sure the temp is staying in range?
3. Am I correct that the gas smoker will allow me to cook more meat and is more versatile?
4. Is one better than the other for smoking things like sausage, turkey, and multiple pork butts at a time?
5. Is the 44" Smoke Hallow overkill if I mostly smoke for my family (6 of us) and occasionally for small parties?
6. Basically, what are the advantages of the pellet smoker over the propane smoker?
Anything else I should consider?
thanks!
Current hardware: Modified Brinkmann 'ECB' Smoker
I'm concerned that the gas smoker won't provide as good of a smoke-flavored bbq, the temperature will be harder to control, and it will require more monitoring time, in general. Most times I can be around and don't mind checking on it but I would occasionally like to be able to set it and not have to monitor the smoker for 2-3 hours at a time. Price, access to propane and electricity, and weather are not really considerations. I live in southern California and, while it can get windy at times, I don't have issues with harsh weather and electrical outages.
I'd like answers to these questions based on the community's experience (and other comments if I'm not considering something that I should be):
1. Which one will produce a better smoked flavor bbq taste or are they the same/difficult to distinguish?
2. Will the vertical gas smoker require a lot of monitoring time to make sure the temp is staying in range?
3. Am I correct that the gas smoker will allow me to cook more meat and is more versatile?
4. Is one better than the other for smoking things like sausage, turkey, and multiple pork butts at a time?
5. Is the 44" Smoke Hallow overkill if I mostly smoke for my family (6 of us) and occasionally for small parties?
6. Basically, what are the advantages of the pellet smoker over the propane smoker?
Anything else I should consider?
thanks!
Current hardware: Modified Brinkmann 'ECB' Smoker