If you had to choose just 1.....

[jshull]

Backyard smoker, brand doesn't matter just style. If you want include why!

[Woody1911a1]

what no pellet option ? :shock:

[HankB]

WSM. Just too easy to get great results!

[ssv3]

Drum type of cooker for me. Versitility.

[4uweque]

Drum types are so easy, I'd never want anything else except for more capacity.

[K-Barbecue]

No pellet cooker option? That would be my choice.

[hokiebob]

Can someone explain to me what the acronyms for the different smokers are......wsm, uds, pbc, PB&J, WTF, etc?

many thanks and if it lives somewhere else, my apologies-I'm kinda new here.

My preference, by the way, is my Primo XL--not sure which category it falls in, obviously.

thansk

[lantern]

If there was an insulated pellet option my vote would go there.


But, since it's not then I would say WSM/drum option. If I could only have one out of that list there's not much that can beat the versatility/footprint/ ease of fuel storage and flavor wood availability of the WSM/barrel type cookers.

[jshull]

Wsm(weber smokey mountain) Uds(ugly drum smoker) pbc(pit barrel cooker)pbj(awesome) wtf(where's the food!!!!!!!!)

[lantern]

Can someone explain to me what the acronyms for the different smokers are......wsm, uds, pbc, PB&J, WTF, etc?

many thanks and if it lives somewhere else, my apologies-I'm kinda new here.

My preference, by the way, is my Primo XL--not sure which category it falls in, obviously.

thansk

Here's a link to the thread for new users.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70858

[popeye]

Can someone explain to me what the acronyms for the different smokers are......wsm, uds, pbc, PB&J, WTF, etc?

many thanks and if it lives somewhere else, my apologies-I'm kinda new here.

My preference, by the way, is my Primo XL--not sure which category it falls in, obviously.

thansk

Go to the main page . Click on welcome to our humble abode . When the page comes up i think iot is the 5th one down you will find the answer

[ak56]

I almost voted crockpot, but then realized it doesn't really get hot enough to do a proper boil on my ribs.







:sorry:

[jshull]

Never thought about the pellet cooker. Never even seen one. I guess you guys caN use the crockpot option!!!!!!

[TroyA65]

Not sure where to put my BYB MJH which is an insulated cabinet with a vertical reverse flow that uses lump or briq. I'M SO CONFUSED!:confused::wink::roll:

[ButtBurner]

not enough choices.

many other types available

[okiej]

Offset since a vertical was not an option

[okiej]

Why....Volume

[dadsr4]

Weber kettle. Does everything-grill, smoke, destroy important papers, .....

[Humble Soul]

Showing some love for Weber Kettle's!!

[caseydog]

None of the above.

If I could only own one cooker, it would be a Weber 22.5 OTG. Why? Versatility. I can cook soooo many different foods on one. Direct. Indirect. Low and Slow. Hot and fast. Rotisserie.

It is the Swiss Army Knife of charcoal/wood cookers, IMO.

CD

[Garrett]

From the list my choice is barrel type, because of its ease of use, cranks out good food, doesn't really care what the is doing.


But if I could only have one cooker it would be a 22.5 weber kettle for all the obvious reasons. I'm not sure that there's anything that can't be done on one?

[jshull]

This is for smoker, still have your bbq! The offsets are getting their ars kicked!

[Fwismoker]

It doesn't have to be 1 smoker ... i almost get tired of hearing which (one) How about which two or which 3?

The 3 smokers i use the most cost me about $500 total...if they were commercial made they wouldn't be as good, versatile and cost a ton more. You can do more and better with 2 smaller ones then with 1 big one.

[ChickenWang]

I would say an offset, they are more my comfort zone. I would definitely like a well built one cause these days I'm more of a lover not a fighter

[Harbormaster]

WSM. Nuff said.

[c farmer]

I agree with Keith. I love my UDS but my MES is my go to guy for set it and forget it.

I voted for UDS thou.

[RevZiLLa]

A trench with wood burned down to coals and a length of chain link fence over the top

[popeye]

I like my vertical . It's not the cooker it's the cook ,rubs and stuff

[Bludawg]

If I can have but one make it a 26" Weber!

[DDH79]

Another kettle fan here but a wsm is on the wish list!

[Tonybel]

WSM for me.
They are affordable and easy to use.

[grantw]

wsm, its the best money can buy:-D

[Fishin4bass723]

UDS for me I love it. Once I learn the controling the temp and not fighting it, letting it do its thing.

[dwfisk]

Your proposition is you can only have one "smoker" so I vote for a high quality offset, preferably a reverse flow. Then, I would get a 26.75 OGT and jusify it (if necessary) under the logic that you gotta have a grill too:becky:

[sliding_billy]

Offset. Haven't found anything I can't do on one yet.

[HankB]

None of the above.

If I could only own one cooker, it would be a Weber 22.5 OTG. Why? Versatility. I can cook soooo many different foods on one. Direct. Indirect. Low and Slow. Hot and fast. Rotisserie.

It is the Swiss Army Knife of charcoal/wood cookers, IMO.

CDI assumed that the kettle would be covered with the round cookers. I also assumed the OP was specifically addressing smokers and that we would be allowed additional cookers, so I voted for the WSM. Had he stated one cooker period, it would have to be a kettle for the reasons you describe. But it would be a 26. :biggrin1: Or a Ranch. :becky:

[dadsr4]

I assumed that the kettle would be covered with the round cookers. I also assumed the OP was specifically addressing smokers and that we would be allowed additional cookers, so I voted for the WSM. Had he stated one cooker period, it would have to be a kettle for the reasons you describe. But it would be a 26. :biggrin1: Or a Ranch. :becky:
Looked like he was steping up from a crockpot to me.

[IamMadMan]

not enough choices. many other types available

+1 I AGREE......

I prefer the more fuel efficient vertical to meet my individual needs.

[Grain Belt]

I am a simple man. 22 1/2 inch Weber kettle, bag o' Kingsford Blue, some cured apple wood, and whatever meat is on sale. Put on some Neil Young and pass me a Grain Belt Premium beer and I will have a big smile on my face.