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06-27-2014, 09:21 AM | #16 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 09-15-13
Location: McHenry County, IL
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UDS or PBC !!!!
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06-27-2014, 09:22 AM | #17 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-25-14
Location: Maryland
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It looks like weber has MAP? Can't find it any cheaper than $399 for the 22.5".
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06-27-2014, 09:24 AM | #18 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
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06-27-2014, 09:27 AM | #19 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-27-13
Location: Princeton, TX
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P.S. The 30 gallon drum is a bit small in width IMO. A lot of the PBC users do hanging cooks (pretty much the suggested way although you can use a rack as well). Personally, I prefer the 22.5 WSM or 55 gallon drum width if using a round cooker (full packer or full spare rack fits). I don't own one, but temp regulation is pretty much set it and forget it using the proper lighting method.
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06-27-2014, 09:28 AM | #20 | |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 05-30-13
Location: Kyle, TX
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I'll say one thing though, once you learn to use one of those things you can cook on ANYTHING!!! Going from a COS to a quality custom built pit is like going from a Ford Pinto to a Cadillac! LOL!!!
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06-27-2014, 09:33 AM | #21 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 06-25-14
Location: Maryland
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Thanks for the input. I guess I am leaning toward the WSM at the moment. |
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06-27-2014, 09:34 AM | #22 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 12-28-11
Location: Belton, Tx
Name/Nickname : Texas Pete
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Lots of people build and sell UDS's. Check Craigslist in your area.
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06-27-2014, 09:37 AM | #23 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 12-28-11
Location: Belton, Tx
Name/Nickname : Texas Pete
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Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! (Link) |
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06-27-2014, 09:46 AM | #24 |
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Join Date: 07-12-12
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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I'd go WSM and learn the minion method. I've cooked tons of good Q on mine even doing overnighters without a temp controller. Sometimes the maverick will wake me up once and if I tweak it just right before bed it'll go all night without waking me.
That said...i'm itching for a stick burner.
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06-27-2014, 09:46 AM | #25 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-27-13
Location: Princeton, TX
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No problem. Although I don't currently have one, I ran a 22.5" WSM for years. It is a great cooker and extremely easy to manage. Probably the biggest difference between it and an electric in terms of ease of use is that there is still a real fire inside of it (in other words you can't completely ignore it). I think a temp control device is a bit of overkill with a WSM. Once you get used to it, you can dial it in pretty damn good. Throw a Maverick remote probe on the grate to watch for spikes and you are golden.
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06-27-2014, 09:48 AM | #26 | |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 09-15-13
Location: McHenry County, IL
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You can be up and running in no time after you unpack it. It's almost too easy.
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06-27-2014, 09:49 AM | #27 | |
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Join Date: 12-23-13
Location: DFW, TX
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It's set-and-forget for about 10-12 hours with a good charcoal that doesn't ash over (lump, KC, Stubbs, etc.). A pellet cooker is even more set and forget--those work like ovens. Just don't let the hopper get empty and you're golden. You just end up spending a little more. I'm probably going to upgrade from a pair of 22" WSMs to a Yoder YS1500 for more cooking space, flexibility to grill or smoke, and real set-and-forget ease of use. |
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06-27-2014, 09:55 AM | #28 | |
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Join Date: 06-23-14
Location: Memphis, TN
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06-27-2014, 09:57 AM | #29 | |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 05-30-13
Location: Kyle, TX
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It's kinda like getting hooked on drugs,.. you start with a couple of wine coolers or beers, which leads to weed and then the next thing you know you're sticking white powder up your nose, wondering what happened! LOL!!! The dark side is calling you and we'll get you eventually! Wa-ha,ha!
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06-27-2014, 10:11 AM | #30 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 12-16-07
Location: Marion,NC
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The wsm is fantastic, but if you're not sure whether or not you're gonna be into this AND you want set and forget ease I strongly suggest a pellet grill like the rec tec or yoder 640.
They are dead simple to use, give you a nice mild clean smoke and are more versatile in that they can be used as grills and will see use whether or not you decide you wanna do bbq anymore. To me this makes up the difference in price. |
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