starting out, equipment - Page 2

Riskyguy · 09-10-2013, 09:35 PM

I started off with an 18" WSM. Loved it and then got the 22.5". It was nice but temps were harder to control here in Colorado. I then got an XL Big Green Egg and couldn't be happier because it acts as both a low temp smoker or a high heat grill. Everything from pork butts to steaks to chicken to ribs and pizza come out great. I did the Roadside chicken over the weekend that was unbelievably moist. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with a BGE or a quality knock off like a Kamado Joe.

jrn · 09-10-2013, 09:45 PM

UDS. Best bang for the buck that there is! Traditional pit style flavor. I love'em.

MeatCandy · 09-10-2013, 10:07 PM

I'll save you time and money...So, you will only have to do this once...Get a BigJoe...

Your welcome...

Moderator: You can lock this thread...the issue has been resolved..no need to go any further...

BBQ-Jim · 09-10-2013, 10:15 PM

Build a UDS you won't be sorry.....

Jim

SmittyJonz · 09-10-2013, 10:21 PM

http://www.bradleysmoker.com/product...igital-smoker/

http://www.yodersmokers.com/ys480-pellet-grill.html

shagnasty · 09-11-2013, 12:32 PM

Im kinda in the same boat as you when it comes to the cost of a quality unit like the assassin. Id love to have it but my budget isnt there yet. I did some internet surfing and found this one. abessmokers.com Looks like a clone of a backwoods. Pretty good prices but very little info available online about them.

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 09-11-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Riskyguy

I started off with an 18" WSM. Loved it and then got the 22.5". It was nice but temps were harder to control here in Colorado. I then got an XL Big Green Egg and couldn't be happier because it acts as both a low temp smoker or a high heat grill. Everything from pork butts to steaks to chicken to ribs and pizza come out great. I did the Roadside chicken over the weekend that was unbelievably moist. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with a BGE or a quality knock off like a Kamado Joe.

I'd be happy to come take those WSMs off your hands!

SimondsBBQ · 09-12-2013, 09:28 PM

Keep an eye on Craigslist. I just picked up a BWS Fatboy with the guru only a few years old and in great shape for $1600. SCORE! And for the record I love my BGE just wanted more capacity.

BBQchef33 · 09-12-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LI Pig Congress

looking for a smoker to grow with. ive been getting by with my weber gas grill and its time to step up. been lurking around craigs list/ ebay, havent found any thing yett. I Need an assassin smoker, for the money it seems to be the best bang for the buck. How ever if the wife finds out i spent $3000 on a grill she nuder me! can any one point me in a good direction. the reason i want a vertical is they are almost set and forget and i have extremely limited time and cant be watching my smoker all day. also wheres a good place to get meat whole sale on Long Island. Just started going to Restaurant depot, but think i can get better quality.

You can borrow my Spicewine for month.. try it out, then call jay if you like it. (Im close by, just off 347and 25)

ironmanerik · 09-12-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bbqchef33

you can borrow my spicewine for month.. Try it out, then call jay if you like it. (im close by, just off 347and 25)

wow!!!

J-Rod · 09-12-2013, 11:21 PM

09-10-2013, 09:45 PM	#17
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	UDS. Best bang for the buck that there is! Traditional pit style flavor. I love'em. __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

09-12-2013, 09:28 PM	#23
SimondsBBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 08-06-13 Location: Northport, NY	Keep an eye on Craigslist. I just picked up a BWS Fatboy with the guru only a few years old and in great shape for $1600. SCORE! And for the record I love my BGE just wanted more capacity. __________________ Lg BGE, BWS Fatboy, wood burning brick oven

09-12-2013, 11:21 PM	#26
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Uds. __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.

09-10-2013, 09:35 PM	#16
Riskyguy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-16-11 Location: Fort Collins, CO	I started off with an 18" WSM. Loved it and then got the 22.5". It was nice but temps were harder to control here in Colorado. I then got an XL Big Green Egg and couldn't be happier because it acts as both a low temp smoker or a high heat grill. Everything from pork butts to steaks to chicken to ribs and pizza come out great. I did the Roadside chicken over the weekend that was unbelievably moist. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with a BGE or a quality knock off like a Kamado Joe.

09-10-2013, 10:07 PM	#18
MeatCandy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-13 Location: Dog Patch, Ca	I'll save you time and money...So, you will only have to do this once...Get a BigJoe... Your welcome... Moderator: You can lock this thread...the issue has been resolved..no need to go any further...

09-10-2013, 10:15 PM	#19
BBQ-Jim On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-22-09 Location: Sebring Fl	Build a UDS you won't be sorry..... Jim

09-10-2013, 10:21 PM	#20
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	http://www.bradleysmoker.com/product...igital-smoker/ http://www.yodersmokers.com/ys480-pellet-grill.html

09-11-2013, 12:32 PM	#21
shagnasty Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-08-13 Location: Western, KY	Im kinda in the same boat as you when it comes to the cost of a quality unit like the assassin. Id love to have it but my budget isnt there yet. I did some internet surfing and found this one. abessmokers.com Looks like a clone of a backwoods. Pretty good prices but very little info available online about them.