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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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06-27-2014, 10:13 AM | #31 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-23-13
Location: DFW, TX
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One I've already sold to a friend, the other I think I'm going to keep in case I need the overflow. Although it's temping to make a road trip to Memphis for some more tasty Q. You guys have nailed the art of dry ribs.
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06-27-2014, 10:27 AM | #32 |
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Join Date: 06-09-13
Location: Sacramento, Ca
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I used to get all hung up on electronics for all my cookers. As I started to figure out how each one worked, I no longer use them for every cook. You have a ton of options as far as your alotted price range, so you won't be sorry for any of the brethren's suggestions. If you don't need one right away, I would consider buying used from craigslist. When I started smoking meats, I used a weber 22.5 and got pretty good with it. The cook controls the cooker, so learn your equipment. Good luck with your choice.
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06-27-2014, 10:34 AM | #33 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Los Angeles
Name/Nickname : Sako
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HahahaYes!!! I started with open pit to ceramic then got a weber and after that got a PBC. I absolutely love the taste of food from a steel drum. It tastes by far the best for me. So much so that I have a stick burner on order. Food from a stick burner is second to none IMHO. PBC is the easiest to control beacuse you dont need to. 1. Start fire 2. Hang food 3. Take it out when its done. I say PBC or UDS
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06-27-2014, 11:13 AM | #34 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-25-14
Location: Maryland
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Understood. Statement was to build a cheaper alternative based on a Raspberrypi I already have. But as others have stated, it may not be needed. I guess after I get a WSM and start using it I'll know. |
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06-27-2014, 11:32 AM | #35 |
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Join Date: 06-16-14
Location: Meridian, ID
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Another vote for a WSM, they really are fantastic cookers!
Although, I do agree...stick burners and just so much fun.
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06-27-2014, 11:45 AM | #36 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 03-03-14
Location: Sachse, Tx
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Another recommendation for WSM.
Make sure you get the 22" model. You will appreciate the extra space for large cooks and large briskets... |
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06-27-2014, 12:17 PM | #37 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-26-14
Location: Shamrock, Tx
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I have been using a pellet pooper for last year, its pretty easy. They have a small one for less than $500 but I was not happy with the size, had to get a much larger one even though I only cook for a handfull of people. I use Traeger Lil Tex. I get a smoke ring on my meats and get smoke flavor, I would like to try something new in time.
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06-27-2014, 12:44 PM | #38 |
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Join Date: 05-08-14
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I've got a Masterbuilt gasser and I don't have any complaints. I mean, I'm not going to be entering any competitions with it or anything, but for backyard bbq for friends and family, and especially for the cost, it's absolutely fantastic.
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06-27-2014, 03:35 PM | #39 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 12-02-10
Location: Madrid Iowa
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I have a wsm 18.5 it has enough cooking space to make plenty mouths happy, a maverick 732 added is way easy cooking.
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06-27-2014, 03:40 PM | #40 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-07-08
Location: Framingham, MA
Name/Nickname : George
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I personally love my Egg I have heard nothing except good things about the UDS- get a drum and a kit from Big Poppa Smokers and also the WSM
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06-27-2014, 03:48 PM | #41 |
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Join Date: 02-24-14
Location: Tomball, Texas
Name/Nickname : Joe Bowie
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Sticks are best
I agree with OldBill, sticks are in.
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06-27-2014, 03:54 PM | #42 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 08-09-12
Location: Bucks County, PA
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I have a smokin-it #2, I used it frequently then went back to charcoal and picked up a WSM, the smokin-it #2 is mainly to make jerky, keep things warm or the occasional over night cook. I use the WSM and now a BPS UDS more than the smokin-it. Hell I often have a hard time deciding between the WSM and BPS UDS because both are such a joy to cook on.
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06-27-2014, 04:01 PM | #43 |
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Join Date: 07-08-10
Location: Boyertown, PA
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Sounds to me like you should get a pellet smoker. Built in temp control. No babysitting. Easy and the food still tastes great.
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06-27-2014, 05:04 PM | #44 |
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Join Date: 06-25-14
Location: Maryland
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Thanks for all of the good info guys. I pulled the trigger on a 22.5" WSM. Another q though, What is everyone using to pick up their meat when in the smoker? Gloves, Bear Paws, etc...
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06-27-2014, 05:17 PM | #45 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-16-12
Location: Winfield, IL
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As for the smoker, hard to go wrong with the WSM. I was going to suggest a UDS as it might be a good choice for a maker, but you have already ruled that out. Unless you like a *lot* of 'Q, I would consider the 18. It's a lot cheaper than the 22 and will hold a lot of meat and not use a lot of charcoal. If price is an issue, you can watch for a WSM on Craigslist or similar. They don't show up often but do occasionally appear. In the mean time, there are usually lots of Weber kettles available and you can start smoking with one of those. (Look up the 'fuse' or 'snake' method. It doesn't work as well as a WSM but it does work well enough.) Welcome to the BBQ-Brethren!
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