BGE Vs others

[SanJoseDale]

I got a BGE a few years back mainly as a pizza over, since have discovered slow cooking/smoking and love it. I notice many on this forum use a WSM and drum type smokers. I wondering if there are any advantages to one of these? I do realize there is another forum dedicated to the BGE, but other than perhaps price and capacity, does the WSM for example have advantages?

Dale

 

[Don Marco]

The WSM is better if you need a cooker that you can easyly transport. Its a great cooker for a good price.

Ceramics have way better heat retention, use less charcoal and are more versatile than a water smoker. I havent had a burnt or dry meal off a BGE or Primo yet, and you also save a lot of charcoal in the long run.

DM

 

[Chef Jim]

Lots of people use both, I wish I had one, but which one?

You are already one up with a BGE.

 

[1_T_Scot]

I have a LBGE and have thought about building a Drum for capacity. Seems for low and Slow the economics of the drum can't be beat. Especially if you only need the capacity a few times a year.

 

[MilitantSquatter]

Chef Jim said it best above.... if you've already got the BGE, you are one step ahead as the price is often a factor for some debating a BGE, WSM or Drum.

Many have maximized their BGE for space... if you have not ever been there, check out Ceramic Grill Store
http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/ce...ion=com_content&view=article&id=60&Itemid=227 to see the options they offer to increase cooking surface space.

 

[JD McGee]

The WSM is one killer smoker...as is the BGE. The WSM is light and can be easily transported (for competitions). The BGE is more versatile in the range of products that you can cook on it. I use my WSM's as smokers only...but I use my BGE for EVERYTHING...

 

[SanJoseDale]

well darn, thought y'all would say I had to have a drum smoker as well, was looking for a new toy

Thanks this all makes sense, now I'm hack to trimming up some ribs for Mommy!

Dale

 

[Shiz-Nit]

The WSM is one killer smoker...as is the BGE. The WSM is light and can be easily transported (for competitions). The BGE is more versatile in the range of products that you can cook on it. I use my WSM's as smokers only...but I use my BGE for EVERYTHING...

Well said :thumb:

 

[SmokeJumper]

I strongly agree with all the differences stated above. I think one more thing that many people get out of something like a UDS is the great satisfaction that can be had from procuring parts, designing, fabricating, decorating, tinkering with and modding their own beast. I own a gasser, weber, and 4 BGEs and I am really missing a lot of this. I have done much of what is possible with my BGEs (custom gaskets, rack systems, handles, BBQ guru etc.) but because of the endless creative possibilities with a UDS I know there will be one in my future. I just need to get my neglected project karmann ghia running first...

 

[pahutchens]

well darn, thought y'all would say I had to have a drum smoker as well, was looking for a new toy

You need a drum :thumb:
Gives you more options to play with fire and power tools

 

[K-Barbecue]

I agree... I think you need a drum too

 

[SanJoseDale]

now that's what I'm talking!

But Smoke Jumper has 4 BGE's? That ain't right :becky:

 

[mbshop]

ya need two. a large one from a 55 gal drum and then one from a 35 gal drum. course there are the bigger drums. oh, then there is the weber mini smoker.

 

[K-Barbecue]

Then fill in the corral with a Traeger for when you get lazy ...

 

[jestridge]

Why not use the oven and throw a stick of wood in it???