Smoker

VZ · 01-21-2013, 10:28 AM

I currently have and use a large trailer home made smoker. I am looking to get a smaller easy to use smoker that can be left alone for several hours without sacrificing quality smoke flavor. I want to be able to get a real smoky flavor or moderate if wanted. I'm looking at the Weber smoky mountain 22.5 in., the smaller Good One, and the Onyx oven smoker. Which of these is the best choice and why? Keep in mind the prices of each when recommending. You can private message me. Thanks for your time. Suggestions for a better choice than the ones I've found would be appreciated also. A pellet smoker is a choice i have looked into, the only thing ive read that i dont like is some claim they dont put a lot of smoke in your meat. Any input on that would be appreciated also.

Big Poppa · 01-31-2013, 10:32 PM

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BBQchef33 · 02-01-2013, 09:41 AM

You dont specify your budget for us, but out if the ones u listed i would go with the smokey mountain ..

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big brother smoke · 02-01-2013, 11:45 AM

I have the 22.5 WSM and the Onyx. I like both, but I would take the Onyx hands down over the WSM. Here are my reasons:

1. 7lbs. of charcoal will last you 15+ hours at 250 degrees. ( I have gotten 19 hours).
2. You can shut off the smoke and turn the Onyx into a oven.
3. Three sheves are accessible without moving racks.
4. The Onyx has a door versus a lid.
5. Wind is not going to impact the Onyx like it will the WSM.

Those are my thoughts (unpopular as most will find them).

Big Poppa · 02-03-2013, 05:02 PM

the onyx got a bad review or two with their first units and amongst the brethren people are gunshy...it is a fabulous cooker and it fits full pans

01-21-2013, 10:28 AM	#1
VZ Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 01-20-13 Location: Eldorado, Illinois	Smoker I currently have and use a large trailer home made smoker. I am looking to get a smaller easy to use smoker that can be left alone for several hours without sacrificing quality smoke flavor. I want to be able to get a real smoky flavor or moderate if wanted. I'm looking at the Weber smoky mountain 22.5 in., the smaller Good One, and the Onyx oven smoker. Which of these is the best choice and why? Keep in mind the prices of each when recommending. You can private message me. Thanks for your time. Suggestions for a better choice than the ones I've found would be appreciated also. A pellet smoker is a choice i have looked into, the only thing ive read that i dont like is some claim they dont put a lot of smoke in your meat. Any input on that would be appreciated also. Last edited by VZ; 01-21-2013 at 02:06 PM..

02-01-2013, 09:41 AM	#3
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	You dont specify your budget for us, but out if the ones u listed i would go with the smokey mountain .. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

02-01-2013, 11:45 AM	#4
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	I have the 22.5 WSM and the Onyx. I like both, but I would take the Onyx hands down over the WSM. Here are my reasons: 1. 7lbs. of charcoal will last you 15+ hours at 250 degrees. ( I have gotten 19 hours). 2. You can shut off the smoke and turn the Onyx into a oven. 3. Three sheves are accessible without moving racks. 4. The Onyx has a door versus a lid. 5. Wind is not going to impact the Onyx like it will the WSM. Those are my thoughts (unpopular as most will find them). __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

01-31-2013, 10:32 PM	#2
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02-03-2013, 05:02 PM	#5
Big Poppa is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: La Quinta, Ca	the onyx got a bad review or two with their first units and amongst the brethren people are gunshy...it is a fabulous cooker and it fits full pans