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03-04-2013, 08:09 PM
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On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 04-25-11
Location: Sugar Land, TX
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Another vote here for the Akorn. Great for smoking like the WSM, but with all the versatility and performance of a BGE, for a fraction of the price.
Miserly on fuel, holds temp like a champ, and easy enough to acquire. Good stuff. |
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03-04-2013, 08:10 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-08-10
Location: Texas
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Wow, what a question. There are so many options for under 500 bucks. I love my WSM, but for me to say it is the best for under 500 bucks, would be like saying what the best car is for under 30,000 bucks.
Without a doubt, a WSM is in the running. I love mine. But I've heard that a UDS is the best smoker on the planet, if you have the skills to build one. Bottom line, a good BBQ cook can cook good BBQ on a used Weber Kettle bought on Craigslist for 20 bucks. Good technique is more important than equipment. When I get too good for my cookers, I'll replace them. I'm not there, yet. CD |
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03-04-2013, 09:30 PM
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Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-22-10
Location: NEW ENGLAND
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pitcooker T?
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03-04-2013, 09:38 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-28-07
Location: Duvall, WA
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WSM...
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03-04-2013, 09:50 PM
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Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-31-09
Location: Hernando,MS
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D pendant on whut you lookin for.Cheapest is a pile of coals and some meat.Been goin on for Centuries
 Some folks on here can still pull it off.The rest is just FLUFF.and convenient.Personally,I like the Ceramic cookers first and the Webers second.Second ONLY because ceramics can do ANY cook you wish,smoke,grill,bake very easily.As far as temp controllers,they ALL come with one,it is called vents.NOT sayin you cannot do that other stuff on a Weber,just sayin,the others make it easier. |
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03-05-2013, 06:04 AM
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Take a breath!
Join Date: 12-27-12
Location: Warrenville, IL
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If you have any need for a grill, go with Akorn.
If not, you'll get more smoking capacity out of a WSM 22.
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03-05-2013, 06:09 AM
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Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-06-10
Location: Austin, TX
Name/Nickname : Roger
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What are your needs? comp, backyard, family, friends, vending, takeout restaurant, catering? yeah, need more info.
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03-05-2013, 07:51 AM
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Babbling Farker
Join Date: 11-26-12
Location: Cedarburg, WI
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The best smoker for under $500 is the homemade one! The food just seems to taste better if you cook it on something you built!
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03-05-2013, 01:59 PM
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Found some matches.
Join Date: 02-26-13
Location: Decatur,Al
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03-05-2013, 03:25 PM
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is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-22-11
Location: Cape Carteret NC
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If you have a Weber kettle go with a smoke ez you get a whole lot more room and it cooks gr8 can't go wrong for the money
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03-05-2013, 03:33 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-31-09
Location: Homeworth, OH
Name/Nickname : John
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Crazy simplistic question.
 There are as many answers to that question as there are dollars in $500.00. There are at least a dozen cookers I would personally spend $500 or less on and be real happy. Need more info; what capabilities do you want? Grilling? Smoking? Set & forget? Like to tend fire on a regular basis? What type of fuel do you prefer? Gas? Wood? Lump? Briquettes? Pellets? What are you using it for? Competitions? Home use? (big family or small family) Multi-use?
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03-05-2013, 04:36 PM
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Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 07-14-11
Location: Texas
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Re: What is the best smoker for less than $500
One WSM 22 or three UDS's. :D
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03-05-2013, 06:34 PM
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  Join Date: 12-18-07
Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL
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Re: What is the best smoker for less than $500
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03-05-2013, 07:25 PM
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Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-16-09
Location: Marshall, MN
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WSM. Either size. Doesn't matter. Used them for years. This is the easiest question ever !!!
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03-05-2013, 07:43 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 12-03-12
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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UDS! Best bang for your buck!
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