I've always had use of my family's 250 gallon smoker and they have recently sold it. I live in a townhouse and have been smoking on a modified ECB for my wife and son. I've been getting pretty tired of significant fluctuations in heat and having to constantly screw with the coals. It's time to upgrade to something a little better. I initially was thinking the Weber Performer Platinum (22.5") because I've seen the BBQ Pit Boys cook just about anything on theirs. But I'm also considering the Weber Smokey Mountain (large one). The 26" Weber Kettle is also a possibility...its the same price as the Performer and I'm not sure the cart and charcoal bin is that useful for me. Other options include the Big Green Egg, a less affordable Kimodo, or maybe a generic grill with offset smoke box by brinkmann or char- broil.
I'm also interested in participating in some local barbecue (and chili) competitions and don't want to roll up with something ridiculous. Whatever I buy needs to be appropriate for an amateur competitor.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure some of you folks have owned some of the options I'm considering.
Thanks!
I'm also interested in participating in some local barbecue (and chili) competitions and don't want to roll up with something ridiculous. Whatever I buy needs to be appropriate for an amateur competitor.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure some of you folks have owned some of the options I'm considering.
Thanks!