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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. |
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01-08-2014, 06:53 PM | #1 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 01-05-14
Location: Spring,Texas
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Smokers
Once upon a time I had a New Braunfels smoker. I was gettin pretty good with it
when life kinda got in the way and I sorta lost interest. Anyway I'm gettin back into it again. Right now I have a cheapo vertical water smoker and it does butts and ribs pretty good,but no way would I try a brisket(whole packer would'nt fit anyway). Was looking at a new New Braunfuls for $199 or an Old Country Ranch Hand for $299. The OCRH seems a little better made but $100 better? Or am I better off with a Weber Smoky Mountain? BTW, I really like stickburners but the budget is $400 max. Thanks for any advice, Dueck |
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01-08-2014, 07:01 PM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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Old Country Wrangler is pretty decent but it's $499.
This other Tomball fellar got him one - you just got to look them over and pick the best one......some are sloppy, some ain't. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=173974
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01-08-2014, 07:21 PM | #3 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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01-08-2014, 07:26 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-03-14
Location: Detroit michigan
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If you get a wsm or build drum You'll have more time in case life interferes, but going from a stick burner to charcoal is like changing religions for some
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01-08-2014, 07:28 PM | #5 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 02-07-13
Location: Albany Georgia
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I suggest the 22.5" Weber Smokey Mountain. It's $399.00.
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01-08-2014, 07:35 PM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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http://houston.craigslist.org/art/4268962506.html
Plus https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...oker-kit-parts
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01-08-2014, 07:35 PM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 11-18-10
Location: Callahan Fl
Name/Nickname : Rick
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I say if you really like stick burners than forget about the WSM and get a stick burner.
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01-08-2014, 08:00 PM | #8 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-22-13
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Run lump in a drum...you won't be disappointed. All wood is great but drippings on the coals is great.
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01-08-2014, 09:51 PM | #9 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 12-29-12
Location: Clear Lake City, TX
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For a stick burner, this one is within the budget and a pretty good size for the money.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Brinkmann...-SB/203703110#
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01-08-2014, 10:58 PM | #10 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 01-19-13
Location: Sacramento, CA
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You will love the dripping direct on coals flavor, the space and rock solid operation of the drum. It's just a super strong platform for what it is and the different tweaks you can make
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01-09-2014, 02:30 AM | #11 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-27-13
Location: Princeton, TX
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The Old Country stuff is OK for the price, just be sure to do a thorough inspection of the specific pit you might buy (and don't be afraid to hit multiple stores). They are all over the place in terms of build quality (welds, fit, etc). Luckily, you are local to visit Academy.
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01-09-2014, 05:33 PM | #12 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 01-05-14
Location: Spring,Texas
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Hey guys, thanks for the advice. I think I'll keep looking at Old Country and
buy when I find a good one. I am lucky in that I have three Academy stores within a twenty minute drive from me. Again, thanks! Dueck |
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01-09-2014, 05:37 PM | #13 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-04-12
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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WSM with a blower set up is set it and forget it. Keeps it at 275 so I can worry about other things than wood and dampers.
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01-09-2014, 05:43 PM | #14 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-16-13
Location: USA
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Welcome back.
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01-09-2014, 06:44 PM | #15 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 01-20-10
Location: Monterey, CA
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22" wsm
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