Smoker & Grill

Smoothsmoke · 03-26-2010, 06:51 PM

My friend is looking for a smoker and grill in 1. I'm not sure what to recommend him. His budget is 250. I have a cheapo offset that I got for under 200 and thought I'd recommend that to him. But perhaps you guys have better ideas.

tony76248 · 03-26-2010, 06:53 PM

I would scour craigslist, that is where he will get the best bang for the buck.

swamprb · 03-26-2010, 07:01 PM

Find a Weber kettle on craigslist, order this http://candcgrillinco.com/ and you may have money leftover for a steak!

MOS95B · 03-26-2010, 07:15 PM

Build a UDS!!!!

Seriously, though, I like the looks of the cheap offset smokers. Definitely NOT competition or professional grade, but they remind me of the offset my dad made from a drum when I was a kid.

You can smoke on the, grill on them, or both at the same time...

Good way to get your feet wet without blowing too much money. If/when your friend deicdes it is worth his while, he can upgrade. Should it not be his cup of tea, no major investment wasted.

Forrest · 03-26-2010, 07:40 PM

Brinkmann offset allows you to grill on the firebox side, or use use charcoal in the main chamber and allows for multiple heights of charcoal. With a little practice it works just fine as a smoker, but I wouldn't try an over-nighter with it.

bigabyte · 03-26-2010, 08:05 PM

Check Craigslist, might find a WSM for a great price.

Smoothsmoke · 03-26-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forrest

Brinkmann offset allows you to grill on the firebox side, or use use charcoal in the main chamber and allows for multiple heights of charcoal. With a little practice it works just fine as a smoker, but I wouldn't try an over-nighter with it.

This is what I do when I want to grill with mine too.

I'll email him the thread later tonight so he can make his own decision on what to get. I think the brinkmann would work fine, but the kettle sound better.

Smoothsmoke · 03-26-2010, 08:07 PM

And thanks everyone, appreciate it.

olewarthog · 03-28-2010, 08:39 AM

I have a Chargriller with SFB. Not only have I turned out some great smoked butts & ribs, I also have indirect grilled chickens & pork loins & direct grilled steaks, burgers, dogs etc. Got it at Lowes for less than $200 total.

mykeystoy · 03-28-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamprb

Find a Weber kettle on craigslist, order this http://candcgrillinco.com/ and you may have money leftover for a steak!

If I didnt already have a grill a UDS and a diy cold smoker that is what I would buy. That is pretty darn cool.

countyliner · 03-28-2010, 11:35 AM

I would recommend the Chargriller with a SFB also. It has a larger diameter (think turkey) than most other offsets in that price range and has a larger grilling area than a kettle.

hotsmoknlove · 03-28-2010, 12:06 PM

Might try a 22.5 Weber kettle plus a Smokenator accessory. Best of both worlds but rather limited capacity for low-n-slow smoking.

Harmening · 03-28-2010, 12:22 PM

Under what heading are grills and smokers on craigslist?

Smoothsmoke · 03-28-2010, 01:01 PM

Thanks everyone. He didnt follow my advice nor yours. He purchased a Traeger Pellet smoker/grill. The Jr model. The simplicity of use and set and forget it is what made him choose that one.

JiveTurkey · 03-28-2010, 03:00 PM

For $250?

03-26-2010, 06:51 PM	#1
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA	Smoker & Grill My friend is looking for a smoker and grill in 1. I'm not sure what to recommend him. His budget is 250. I have a cheapo offset that I got for under 200 and thought I'd recommend that to him. But perhaps you guys have better ideas.

03-26-2010, 06:53 PM	#2
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX	I would scour craigslist, that is where he will get the best bang for the buck. __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

03-26-2010, 07:01 PM	#3
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03-26-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN	Build a UDS!!!! Seriously, though, I like the looks of the cheap offset smokers. Definitely NOT competition or professional grade, but they remind me of the offset my dad made from a drum when I was a kid. You can smoke on the, grill on them, or both at the same time... Good way to get your feet wet without blowing too much money. If/when your friend deicdes it is worth his while, he can upgrade. Should it not be his cup of tea, no major investment wasted. __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

03-26-2010, 07:40 PM	#5
Forrest On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-19-10 Location: Tracy, CA	Brinkmann offset allows you to grill on the firebox side, or use use charcoal in the main chamber and allows for multiple heights of charcoal. With a little practice it works just fine as a smoker, but I wouldn't try an over-nighter with it. __________________ Whyte House BBQ -- Large & Mini BGE, Traeger Lil' Tex, & Weber/Cajun Bandit

03-26-2010, 08:05 PM	#6
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	Check Craigslist, might find a WSM for a great price. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

03-26-2010, 08:07 PM	#8
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA	And thanks everyone, appreciate it.

03-28-2010, 08:39 AM	#9
olewarthog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-07-10 Location: Hazlehurst, GA	I have a Chargriller with SFB. Not only have I turned out some great smoked butts & ribs, I also have indirect grilled chickens & pork loins & direct grilled steaks, burgers, dogs etc. Got it at Lowes for less than $200 total.

03-28-2010, 11:35 AM	#11
countyliner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-02-09 Location: DeSoto County, MS	I would recommend the Chargriller with a SFB also. It has a larger diameter (think turkey) than most other offsets in that price range and has a larger grilling area than a kettle.

03-28-2010, 12:06 PM	#12
hotsmoknlove Found some matches. Join Date: 03-26-10 Location: Lewis County, Wa	Might try a 22.5 Weber kettle plus a Smokenator accessory. Best of both worlds but rather limited capacity for low-n-slow smoking.

03-28-2010, 12:22 PM	#13
Harmening On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-11-07 Location: West Okoboji, IA	Under what heading are grills and smokers on craigslist?

03-28-2010, 01:01 PM	#14
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA	Thanks everyone. He didnt follow my advice nor yours. He purchased a Traeger Pellet smoker/grill. The Jr model. The simplicity of use and set and forget it is what made him choose that one.

03-28-2010, 03:00 PM	#15
JiveTurkey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: San Jose, Ca Name/Nickname : JT	For $250? __________________ Rec Tec RT700 Klose 20x30 Weber Performer