Keep it or sell it

Yendor · 12-02-2012, 10:38 PM

I have a New Braunsfels El Dorado smoker that I have had a couple years. About a year ago I bought a pellet pooper (CS TG-300) and have been hooked on the convenience factor and I have been pleased with the quality of food coming off it.

I was planning on selling the smoker and just running with the pellet pooper. My FIL admitted to his brother (in front of my wife) that he preferred the food coming off the stick burner. Since I mostly cook to make others happy (as a lot of us do) I am now torn on whether I sell it. I have a buyer already lined up too.

Any advice? I have a Weber kettle, the CS pellet, and the NB El Dorado.

Southstar Jeff · 12-02-2012, 10:55 PM

I'd keep it for sure. But, I have 8 grills / cookers and counting.....

MossyMO · 12-02-2012, 11:14 PM

Personally I would keep it.

kenthanson · 12-02-2012, 11:24 PM

+1 for keeping it.

Bludawg · 12-02-2012, 11:48 PM

Keep it Pellet Poopers don't work so good wen the power is out.

Bluebird · 12-03-2012, 07:13 AM

Definitely keep it, can't have too many.

Twelvegaugepump · 12-03-2012, 07:25 AM

If the money is not an issue, I would keep it. The stick burner will be turning out better tasting food when you decide to cook for a crowd. Use the pellet pooper like a gas grill, for convenience.

slammmed · 12-03-2012, 08:16 AM

I agree, unless you need the money or space keep it!

Desert Hawg · 12-03-2012, 08:27 AM

Well, I am surprised that none of the Brethren have stepped in to assist you n this dilemma. Since I am an understanding invdividual, you can send me the New Brunfels, and I will keep safe here in the Arizona desert, until such time you make a decision. Now I ask you, is that an offer or what?

Arlin_MacRae · 12-03-2012, 08:32 AM

I've had my pooper a couple of years now and when I saw an El Dorado on Craig's List for $20 I bought it. You can never have too many pits, and yeah - no power, no pooper. I got backup game! ;)

Yendor · 12-03-2012, 10:09 AM

I can run the pooper on a power inverter (mine had a hot rod switch added by the dealer) so I am not worried about a power outage. Looks like I will keep it though. The crowd has spoken. I will still use my little TG-300 for smokes as it does a very good job, but it still isn't the same as the stick burner.

Thanks for the advice, I figured ya'll had similar feelings about pleasing the crowd.

dano · 12-03-2012, 02:05 PM

I would keep it. Every grill/smoker I have sold I regretted sooner or later. Now I just sell them to teammates or buddies so i can still cook on them if I ever miss them

Militant83 · 12-03-2012, 02:34 PM

You can never have too many cookers, I just parted with one but it was only to help get my buddy interested into the world of cooking BBQ.My contribution to keeping the addiction going.

HuskerMan · 12-03-2012, 04:00 PM

Definitely keep it. The convenience feature of a pellet burner is nice but nothing beats the flavor coming off a stick burner imo. Plus like has been said can never have to many cookers.

poppa smoke · 12-04-2012, 07:15 AM

Keep it . I have a 24 year old new braunfels i just used yesterday to make a smoked meatloaf. STICKBURNERS RULE !

12-02-2012, 10:38 PM	#1
Yendor On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-27-12 Location: Mayer, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep it or sell it I have a New Braunsfels El Dorado smoker that I have had a couple years. About a year ago I bought a pellet pooper (CS TG-300) and have been hooked on the convenience factor and I have been pleased with the quality of food coming off it. I was planning on selling the smoker and just running with the pellet pooper. My FIL admitted to his brother (in front of my wife) that he preferred the food coming off the stick burner. Since I mostly cook to make others happy (as a lot of us do) I am now torn on whether I sell it. I have a buyer already lined up too. Any advice? I have a Weber kettle, the CS pellet, and the NB El Dorado.

12-02-2012, 10:55 PM	#2
Southstar Jeff On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-01-12 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd keep it for sure. But, I have 8 grills / cookers and counting..... __________________ Stump's Prince Oklahoma Joe's Chuckwagon LBGE SBGE SS Performer Jumbo Joe Smokey Joe Silver Stoker wifi Stealthy super fast grey thermapen Vacmaster vp112

12-02-2012, 11:14 PM	#3
MossyMO Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: Glenburn, ND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Personally I would keep it. __________________ www.facebook.com/TatonkaDust www.OwensBBQ.com

12-02-2012, 11:48 PM	#5
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep it Pellet Poopers don't work so good wen the power is out. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

12-03-2012, 07:13 AM	#6
Bluebird Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Floyd Va Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely keep it, can't have too many. __________________ Weber 18.5"OTS, Weber SS Performer, 18.5" WSM, Chargriller Akorn & Weber Genesis.

12-02-2012, 11:24 PM	#4
kenthanson Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-11 Location: Saskatoon, SK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 for keeping it.

12-03-2012, 07:25 AM	#7
Twelvegaugepump is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: Menasha, WI Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	If the money is not an issue, I would keep it. The stick burner will be turning out better tasting food when you decide to cook for a crowd. Use the pellet pooper like a gas grill, for convenience. __________________ KCBS Certified Judge Weber Gasser Weber 18" circa 1965 2 22" Weber Silvers and 1 22" Weber Gold King Pig UDS Tejas Charcoal 2452 Grill, 28" discada Char Griller King Kamado 1 Smokey Joe and 1 Mini WSM Currently building a 22' Portable Kitchen www.bullybbq.com

12-03-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
slammmed On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-04-12 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree, unless you need the money or space keep it!

12-03-2012, 08:27 AM	#9
Desert Hawg On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-17-12 Location: Buckeye, AZ Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Well, I am surprised that none of the Brethren have stepped in to assist you n this dilemma. Since I am an understanding invdividual, you can send me the New Brunfels, and I will keep safe here in the Arizona desert, until such time you make a decision. Now I ask you, is that an offer or what? __________________ Currently using a Char Griller Offset, 2 UDS and a OTS. Continuing to look to add to what I currently have.

12-03-2012, 08:32 AM	#10
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I've had my pooper a couple of years now and when I saw an El Dorado on Craig's List for $20 I bought it. You can never have too many pits, and yeah - no power, no pooper. I got backup game! ;) __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

12-03-2012, 10:09 AM	#11
Yendor On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-27-12 Location: Mayer, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can run the pooper on a power inverter (mine had a hot rod switch added by the dealer) so I am not worried about a power outage. Looks like I will keep it though. The crowd has spoken. I will still use my little TG-300 for smokes as it does a very good job, but it still isn't the same as the stick burner. Thanks for the advice, I figured ya'll had similar feelings about pleasing the crowd.

12-03-2012, 02:05 PM	#12
dano Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-09-11 Location: Trappe, PA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would keep it. Every grill/smoker I have sold I regretted sooner or later. Now I just sell them to teammates or buddies so i can still cook on them if I ever miss them __________________ Assassin Smoker Blue Weber Performer

12-03-2012, 02:34 PM	#13
Militant83 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-11 Location: Lancaster, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You can never have too many cookers, I just parted with one but it was only to help get my buddy interested into the world of cooking BBQ.My contribution to keeping the addiction going. __________________ Custom 250 gal drum cooker,Weber OTG,Maverick ET-73,Covert Black Thermapen

12-03-2012, 04:00 PM	#14
HuskerMan Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-05-12 Location: Wahoo,Ne Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely keep it. The convenience feature of a pellet burner is nice but nothing beats the flavor coming off a stick burner imo. Plus like has been said can never have to many cookers.

12-04-2012, 07:15 AM	#15
poppa smoke Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Micosukee, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Keep it . I have a 24 year old new braunfels i just used yesterday to make a smoked meatloaf. STICKBURNERS RULE !