another cooker ??

tumpedover · 07-07-2007, 11:37 PM

I didn't want to hijack the othe cooker thread here so I'll post my own

I have a Smokemaster,which as you know, will more than hold all the meat I need to cook for my 1st. comp in Odessa (Brisket, spare ribs,and 1/2 chicken).
My question is what are your opinions as to whether I should bring my barrel smoker to do my chicken and possible my ribs?? Is it a smart thing to be able to cook the faster cooking meats on the smaller pit and let the brisket ride alone, or will it matter since my brisket will be done before the other two??? Just wonderng what the overall opinion was ?!

MilitantSquatter · 07-08-2007, 12:17 AM

If you've got the space to cook on one, and you expect the brisket to be off before the ribs/chicken, I don't see any real added value in bringing the barrel unless you desire to cookt he ribs and chicken at different temperatures or use different smoking woods.

Good Luck !!

chromesporty · 07-08-2007, 07:27 AM

The EZ BBQ BUNCH cooks it all on one pit. You'll see teams cookin' each meat in different cookers, in two or in just one. Whatever you think works best is the way to go. Good Luck!

Norcoredneck · 07-08-2007, 07:55 AM

Easy to crisp up chicken on drum. I say if you have room bring it. Not a bad thing to have options.

CajunSmoker · 07-08-2007, 07:56 AM

At our first and only comp we took three different smokers even though we could have cooked everything in one. It turned into a lot of unneccessary work. Next go round we are cutting down to one or at the most two.

Roo-B-Q'N · 07-08-2007, 08:19 AM

Do what you feel you need to do for your first comp. Load up everything you feel you will need to do the contest. By now you have your check list from the practice cooks in your driveway. Once you do your first few comps, you will begin to pair things back. So bring the second cooker if you feel safe having it around "just in case"
Now that I said that, don't bring it if you have not done several runs on it and are comfortable using both. We brought our WSM to our first comp along with our Backwoods and while I did many things wrong, firing up the WSM and doing the chicken and ribs on them as suggested by a more experienced team. I just didn't have enough experience doing either to cook a comp on it.
Just my 2 cents brother.

tumpedover · 07-08-2007, 09:57 AM

THanks guys all good advice....Norco ,that was my reason for wanting to bring it the first place..
But, I think I'm gonna opt out on the drum at this point...it seems like just too much for my first comp anyway....I thought if everyone chiumed in and said yes then I'd do it bu, it seems the consensus is the same as my thoughts.....just too much ......for my first comp anyway.....

I do however think that I'll begin practicing using both just to see if I can fit it in in the future....The drum just really does do well on the chicken skin!

Puppyboy · 07-09-2007, 04:51 AM

My first comp I did everything on one cooker. I was cramped for space.

My second comp I brought three.

Pitmaster #1- Used to cook supper then the brisket & butt.
Pitmaster #2- Used to cook the ribs.
ECB- Used to cook breakfast and chicken.

It was a little more work but for me it worked out better.

swamprb · 07-09-2007, 06:22 AM

Bring the Drum and use it to store the briqs or lump, tools, chimney etc. It might just come in handy in a pinch. Make a small charcoal ring for it too.

Brian

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 07-09-2007, 07:56 AM

It is quite interesting to see just what cookers are used by the other teams at a comp. No matter what their primary cooker is, many teams have a WSM and a Weber Kettle along for the ride. Must be some reason for that.

That being said, I bet a lot of them didn't do their first comp with that many cookers.

tumpedover · 07-09-2007, 11:12 AM

[quote=swamprb;425360]Bring the Drum and use it to store the briqs or lump, tools, chimney etc. It might just come in handy in a pinch. Make a small charcoal ring for it too.

Brian[/quote

Ok, maybe the tides are changing here.....seems the opinions are pretty split at this point ! maybe this should be a poll as well!

Brian, what sort of charcoal ring are you talking about?? Are you talkin' a charcoal basket or something else?

BBQ_Mayor · 07-09-2007, 12:28 PM

If you have the room to take it, take it along. You never know when you might need a back-up.

Puppyboy · 07-09-2007, 12:55 PM

The last comp I was in the GC had 5 WSM's.

Bigmista · 07-09-2007, 01:09 PM

Our first comp, we had 5 cookers. Now we cook on 4. I cook on the UDS and everyone else uses WSM's. But we're a little different because each one of us cooks a diferent meat.

thillin · 07-09-2007, 08:41 PM

When I get off my but and enter a comp, I'll take both the Klose and the BGE. Maybe a Weber grill also. I just need to find a safe way to transport the egg.

07-08-2007, 07:27 AM	#3
chromesporty is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Rockwall, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The EZ BBQ BUNCH cooks it all on one pit. You'll see teams cookin' each meat in different cookers, in two or in just one. Whatever you think works best is the way to go. Good Luck! __________________ Shiner Bock is the grease that helps us slide thru life. New R&O smoker - Flaco Battle tested WSM - R2D2

07-08-2007, 07:55 AM	#4
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Easy to crisp up chicken on drum. I say if you have room bring it. Not a bad thing to have options. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

07-08-2007, 07:56 AM	#5
CajunSmoker is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-06-07 Location: Rolling down the river between St Louis and New Orleans Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At our first and only comp we took three different smokers even though we could have cooked everything in one. It turned into a lot of unneccessary work. Next go round we are cutting down to one or at the most two. __________________ Rodger How y'all are? I'm glad you got to see me I guarontee Justin Wilson 4/24/1914 - 09/05/2001 CAJUN QUE KREWE Proud ARKLAFO KCBS member & CBJ#24398 Twin CoonAss Ugly Drum Smokers Brinkman Smoke King Deluxe Brinkman Gourmet ECB with super chicken mods Weber OTS kettle

07-08-2007, 08:19 AM	#6
Roo-B-Q'N is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-29-06 Location: Arlington, Nebraska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do what you feel you need to do for your first comp. Load up everything you feel you will need to do the contest. By now you have your check list from the practice cooks in your driveway. Once you do your first few comps, you will begin to pair things back. So bring the second cooker if you feel safe having it around "just in case" Now that I said that, don't bring it if you have not done several runs on it and are comfortable using both. We brought our WSM to our first comp along with our Backwoods and while I did many things wrong, firing up the WSM and doing the chicken and ribs on them as suggested by a more experienced team. I just didn't have enough experience doing either to cook a comp on it. Just my 2 cents brother. __________________ ________________ www.operationbbqmw.org KCBS CBJ 9831 Large Spicewine, Backwoods Smoker (Party), WSM, Oklahoma Joe's Offset, Wood Fired Oven

07-08-2007, 09:57 AM	#7
tumpedover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-06 Location: Odessa WEST TEXAS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	THanks guys all good advice....Norco ,that was my reason for wanting to bring it the first place.. But, I think I'm gonna opt out on the drum at this point...it seems like just too much for my first comp anyway....I thought if everyone chiumed in and said yes then I'd do it bu, it seems the consensus is the same as my thoughts.....just too much ......for my first comp anyway..... I do however think that I'll begin practicing using both just to see if I can fit it in in the future....The drum just really does do well on the chicken skin! __________________ [B]John,[/B] [B][B]Texas Legend -Ok, At least I used to own it !![/B][/B] [B][B]SmokeMaster [/B] [/B][B]Lyfe Tyme off set trailer[/B] [B]55 gal drum/Texas Hibachi [/B] [B]55 gal drum/ offset smoker[/B] [B][I][U]Jesus Loves Barbecue[/U][/I][/B]

07-07-2007, 11:37 PM	#1
tumpedover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-06 Location: Odessa WEST TEXAS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	another cooker ?? I didn't want to hijack the othe cooker thread here so I'll post my own I have a Smokemaster,which as you know, will more than hold all the meat I need to cook for my 1st. comp in Odessa (Brisket, spare ribs,and 1/2 chicken). My question is what are your opinions as to whether I should bring my barrel smoker to do my chicken and possible my ribs?? Is it a smart thing to be able to cook the faster cooking meats on the smaller pit and let the brisket ride alone, or will it matter since my brisket will be done before the other two??? Just wonderng what the overall opinion was ?! __________________ [B]John,[/B] [B][B]Texas Legend -Ok, At least I used to own it !![/B][/B] [B][B]SmokeMaster [/B] [/B][B]Lyfe Tyme off set trailer[/B] [B]55 gal drum/Texas Hibachi [/B] [B]55 gal drum/ offset smoker[/B] [B][I][U]Jesus Loves Barbecue[/U][/I][/B]

07-08-2007, 12:17 AM	#2
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you've got the space to cook on one, and you expect the brisket to be off before the ribs/chicken, I don't see any real added value in bringing the barrel unless you desire to cookt he ribs and chicken at different temperatures or use different smoking woods. Good Luck !! __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

07-09-2007, 04:51 AM	#8
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My first comp I did everything on one cooker. I was cramped for space. My second comp I brought three. Pitmaster #1- Used to cook supper then the brisket & butt. Pitmaster #2- Used to cook the ribs. ECB- Used to cook breakfast and chicken. It was a little more work but for me it worked out better. __________________ -Captain of Barkin Dawgs BBQ -KCBS Judge #21924 -36" Kingfisher Combo -New Braunfels Bandera (rescued) -Weber 22.5" Kettle (rescued) -A homemade trailer cooker -Concession trailer nicknamed "The Dawg House" http://www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

07-09-2007, 06:22 AM	#9
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bring the Drum and use it to store the briqs or lump, tools, chimney etc. It might just come in handy in a pinch. Make a small charcoal ring for it too. Brian __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

07-09-2007, 07:56 AM	#10
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is quite interesting to see just what cookers are used by the other teams at a comp. No matter what their primary cooker is, many teams have a WSM and a Weber Kettle along for the ride. Must be some reason for that. That being said, I bet a lot of them didn't do their first comp with that many cookers. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

07-09-2007, 11:12 AM	#11
tumpedover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-06 Location: Odessa WEST TEXAS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[quote=swamprb;425360]Bring the Drum and use it to store the briqs or lump, tools, chimney etc. It might just come in handy in a pinch. Make a small charcoal ring for it too. Brian[/quote Ok, maybe the tides are changing here.....seems the opinions are pretty split at this point ! maybe this should be a poll as well! Brian, what sort of charcoal ring are you talking about?? Are you talkin' a charcoal basket or something else? __________________ [B]John,[/B] [B][B]Texas Legend -Ok, At least I used to own it !![/B][/B] [B][B]SmokeMaster [/B] [/B][B]Lyfe Tyme off set trailer[/B] [B]55 gal drum/Texas Hibachi [/B] [B]55 gal drum/ offset smoker[/B] [B][I][U]Jesus Loves Barbecue[/U][/I][/B]

07-09-2007, 12:28 PM	#12
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you have the room to take it, take it along. You never know when you might need a back-up. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM Whole Hog Smoker CBJ #4643

07-09-2007, 12:55 PM	#13
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The last comp I was in the GC had 5 WSM's. __________________ -Captain of Barkin Dawgs BBQ -KCBS Judge #21924 -36" Kingfisher Combo -New Braunfels Bandera (rescued) -Weber 22.5" Kettle (rescued) -A homemade trailer cooker -Concession trailer nicknamed "The Dawg House" http://www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

07-09-2007, 01:09 PM	#14
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Our first comp, we had 5 cookers. Now we cook on 4. I cook on the UDS and everyone else uses WSM's. But we're a little different because each one of us cooks a diferent meat. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

07-09-2007, 08:41 PM	#15
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I get off my but and enter a comp, I'll take both the Klose and the BGE. Maybe a Weber grill also. I just need to find a safe way to transport the egg. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

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