Looking to upgrade

bam · 01-23-2010, 11:47 AM

For competing and catering if money was not in the equation. Which cooker would you buy?

TN_BBQ · 01-23-2010, 01:11 PM

I've never cooked on one before, but I'd sure look hard at the Ole Hickory and Southern Pride cookers.

I love my Backwoods, so those too would be on my short list.

smokinit · 01-23-2010, 01:23 PM

I used a Backwoods for years but once you reach a certain level easy of operation comes into play. My next choice would be the Fec 300,500 or 750.

Ford · 01-23-2010, 01:43 PM

For both - FEC500 and 2 FEC100's. Lots of capacity, 3 different temps for comps if needed (I only use 2).

Comp only either the FEC100's or a Jambo if you want to do a little fire control with sticks.

Smokin Mike · 01-23-2010, 07:27 PM

FEC's(Fast Eddy Cooker) all the way. One of my worst mistakes ever was selling my other FEC for money, I really regret that move.

River City Smokehouse · 01-23-2010, 07:36 PM

I really like my FEC 100. I had a FEC750SS before that. The FEC750 is a bit large for contests but will work....just over kill. The FEC100 is just about perfect. As far as catering goes, I would like to add another FEC100 to the trailer. The Southern Pride or Ole Hickory pits are pretty nice too.

2Fat · 01-23-2010, 07:39 PM

[QUOTE One of my worst mistakes ever was selling my other FEC for money, I really regret that move.[/QUOTE]
Were you thinking about selling it for something else?? <bfg>

BBQ Grail · 01-23-2010, 07:43 PM

If money wasn't part of the equation I would have a Klose BYC AND a Large Spicewine AND an FEC.

And I'd have Myron as my pit bitch, but...

Money is ALWAYS in the equation...

CivilWarBBQ · 01-23-2010, 08:46 PM

Competition AND catering ? = Road rallies AND hauling gravel.

Lots of choices for comp rigs, for production cooking it's hybrid all the way: Southern Pride or Ole Hickory.

Capt ron · 01-23-2010, 09:29 PM

Of course it would be a Tucker Cooker... I love my Tucker...
That's just me now...

Meat@Slim's · 01-23-2010, 09:39 PM

FEC100 and a freezer in the garage. Vending and catering.

Pair of Backwoods Chubbies for competition.

Skinny Cook · 01-23-2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

And I'd have Myron as my pit bitch, but...

Money is ALWAYS in the equation...

LMAO ! Good one.

I love our Southern Yankee but the FEC would be the shiz in my competition book.

jbrink01 · 01-24-2010, 12:02 AM

Fec 500 for catering (I have one). For comps, same thing plus a BGE to finish chicken (I have one, but use a Weber to finish chicken).

lazyjacres · 01-24-2010, 09:14 AM

I have a Ole Hickory EL for large quantities of meat, & a FE 100 for competition. It works out perfectly.

tony76248 · 01-25-2010, 07:27 AM

If money isnt an option, I might go with two smokers, one for catering and another for comps. Reason I say that is because I love the Stumps for comps but it is a little small for catering bigger jobs. I do cater with it but if I had a rotisserie for the catering I would have room for more capacity, plus I wouldnt have to worry about airflow and the other problems that come with loading up a smoker to the max. With catering you have so much on your plate that you need to minimize the amount of time that you are tending to the smoker, therefore set it and forget is the key.

There are so many smokers to chose from, I couldn't tell you which one to buy. I would consider fuel costs. Charcoal is cheap so the stumps is a great choice for comps. I can cook all weekend on one bag of charcoal and a few chunks on hickory. If you prefer offsets and money isn't an option, JAMBO is second to none in quality, but you will pay for it. $7500 with the custom paint and definitely not a catering rig.

I am thinking about a rotisserie for catering because of the ability to eliminate hotspots and capacity. That said, I haven't been so convinced with a particular smoker that I have felt the need to pull the trigger yet.

01-23-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
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01-23-2010, 01:11 PM	#2
TN_BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-02-08 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've never cooked on one before, but I'd sure look hard at the Ole Hickory and Southern Pride cookers. I love my Backwoods, so those too would be on my short list. __________________ Life's a party with a Backwoods Party!

01-23-2010, 01:23 PM	#3
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY/West Chester Pa Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I used a Backwoods for years but once you reach a certain level easy of operation comes into play. My next choice would be the Fec 300,500 or 750. __________________ BWS Pro Comp Hog Custom Battle Box Humphrey's Smokers and Accesories http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=154925 Authorized Backwoods Dealer http://www.purpleporkmasters.com http://www.facebook.com/SMOKENIT

01-23-2010, 01:43 PM	#4
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For both - FEC500 and 2 FEC100's. Lots of capacity, 3 different temps for comps if needed (I only use 2). Comp only either the FEC100's or a Jambo if you want to do a little fire control with sticks. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

01-23-2010, 07:27 PM	#5
Smokin Mike is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-06-07 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	FEC's(Fast Eddy Cooker) all the way. One of my worst mistakes ever was selling my other FEC for money, I really regret that move. __________________ Disco Pigs competition team Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ Yoder 640 Yoder 1320 UDS (Snail barrel) FEC-100 X2 Traeger 124 (older american made model) WSM, one touch kettle gasser from costco, KCBS CBJ

01-23-2010, 07:36 PM	#6
River City Smokehouse is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I really like my FEC 100. I had a FEC750SS before that. The FEC750 is a bit large for contests but will work....just over kill. The FEC100 is just about perfect. As far as catering goes, I would like to add another FEC100 to the trailer. The Southern Pride or Ole Hickory pits are pretty nice too. __________________ "Please let me be the person my dog thinks I am." ~Author Unknown 8 x 18 Haulmark Trailer Fast Eddy FEC 100 Traeger Texas BBQ 075 UDS "Cool Hand Luke" 3 Weber Kettles and a Yellow Thermapen KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #8425

01-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#7
2Fat Take a breath! Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Nekoosa, Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE One of my worst mistakes ever was selling my other FEC for money, I really regret that move.[/QUOTE] Were you thinking about selling it for something else?? <bfg> __________________ Buzz(2FAT) KCBS #9269 and #4605 BWS Fatboy BWS Competitor BWS Pro Jr BWS party(all SS) BDS BGE

01-23-2010, 07:43 PM	#8
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If money wasn't part of the equation I would have a Klose BYC AND a Large Spicewine AND an FEC. And I'd have Myron as my pit bitch, but... Money is ALWAYS in the equation... __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

01-23-2010, 08:46 PM	#9
CivilWarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Competition AND catering ? = Road rallies AND hauling gravel. Lots of choices for comp rigs, for production cooking it's hybrid all the way: Southern Pride or Ole Hickory.

01-23-2010, 09:29 PM	#10
Capt ron On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-21-06 Location: Columbia, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What cooker...Hmmm... Of course it would be a Tucker Cooker... I love my Tucker... That's just me now... __________________ Capt Ron "Smokin' ain't no habit...It's an art!" http://www.freewebs.com/susquehannabluesmoke

01-23-2010, 09:39 PM	#11
Meat@Slim's Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Woburn, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	FEC100 and a freezer in the garage. Vending and catering. Pair of Backwoods Chubbies for competition. __________________ Steve of Woburn, MA. Sponsored by the BBQ Guru, Humphrey's Chips and Chunks and Royal Oak Charcoal.

01-24-2010, 12:02 AM	#13
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fec 500 for catering (I have one). For comps, same thing plus a BGE to finish chicken (I have one, but use a Weber to finish chicken). __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

01-24-2010, 09:14 AM	#14
lazyjacres Take a breath! Join Date: 02-20-05 Location: Columbia, Mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Ole Hickory EL for large quantities of meat, & a FE 100 for competition. It works out perfectly. __________________ Jamey Johnson "Natural Born Grillers BBQ Team" MOFO Chapter Rebel "28" Gateway Drum Smoker Certified BBQ Judge Contest Organizer KCBS Contest Rep

01-25-2010, 07:27 AM	#15
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If money isnt an option, I might go with two smokers, one for catering and another for comps. Reason I say that is because I love the Stumps for comps but it is a little small for catering bigger jobs. I do cater with it but if I had a rotisserie for the catering I would have room for more capacity, plus I wouldnt have to worry about airflow and the other problems that come with loading up a smoker to the max. With catering you have so much on your plate that you need to minimize the amount of time that you are tending to the smoker, therefore set it and forget is the key. There are so many smokers to chose from, I couldn't tell you which one to buy. I would consider fuel costs. Charcoal is cheap so the stumps is a great choice for comps. I can cook all weekend on one bag of charcoal and a few chunks on hickory. If you prefer offsets and money isn't an option, JAMBO is second to none in quality, but you will pay for it. $7500 with the custom paint and definitely not a catering rig. I am thinking about a rotisserie for catering because of the ability to eliminate hotspots and capacity. That said, I haven't been so convinced with a particular smoker that I have felt the need to pull the trigger yet. __________________ "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!

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