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Chris · 05-25-2011, 06:34 AM

Hey guys
im buying a new smoker - ive always just had a basic walmart $150 special.

I'm staying away from electric smoker - to me that is like using a propane grill .. it wont ever happen.

What i'm wondering now is should I get a water smoker or no? I've never used one ....input plz

marketsmart · 05-25-2011, 06:54 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Landmann-3605G.../dp/B003Z0BYQ6

thats the one that i have and it works great...

i was going to buy the bradley electric smoker, but i am glad i got gas instead..

.

AaronM · 05-25-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

...to me that is like using a propane grill .. it wont ever happen....

Quote:

Originally Posted by marketsmart

http://www.amazon.com/Landmann-3605G.../dp/B003Z0BYQ6

thats the one that i have and it works great...

i was going to buy the bradley electric smoker, but i am glad i got gas instead..

.

He doesn't want to use an electric smoker and compares it to gas grill so your suggestion is a gas smoker?

Chris · 05-25-2011, 07:11 AM

yea i kinda like to keep my bbq natural
no gas
no propane
no electric

wood or coal :D imma snob lol

Klen · 05-25-2011, 07:15 AM

No idea i have barbecue manager dealing with this things.

pornguy · 05-25-2011, 07:26 AM

Water is the best. It adds the aspect of steam to the cooking process and helps to keep everything juicy.

Make sure to get quality wood chips and soak them in water for at least 8 hours before tossing them on the coals.

RebelR · 05-25-2011, 07:31 AM

if you want to keep it natural, why not just go with an offset barrel smoker? I've thought about building one, just never got around to it though.

Chris · 05-25-2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

Water is the best. It adds the aspect of steam to the cooking process and helps to keep everything juicy.

Make sure to get quality wood chips and soak them in water for at least 8 hours before tossing them on the coals.

I bought my soakin bucket today. Lookin for a good source of wood now. I'm not sure if im going to go with wood chips or split logs. I want to do full smokes. Not precook in the oven and then smoke so i think the wood chips would go too fast

Quote:

Originally Posted by RebelR

if you want to keep it natural, why not just go with an offset barrel smoker? I've thought about building one, just never got around to it though.

I wish i had the skill to make my own smoker.

arock10 · 05-25-2011, 07:38 AM

pretty much everything you need to know is right here: http://www.amazingribs.com

and to all the snobs that ignore gas.... most bbq places cook with gas and supplement with wood. Also you don't need to soak chips they wont absorb much water anyway.

Jman · 05-25-2011, 07:38 AM

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Chris · 05-25-2011, 07:50 AM

aj - awsome site. Lookin at it now

adamz · 05-25-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Hey guys
im buying a new smoker - ive always just had a basic walmart $150 special.

I'm staying away from electric smoker - to me that is like using a propane grill .. it wont ever happen.

What i'm wondering now is should I get a water smoker or no? I've never used one ....input plz

Chris you need one of these http://www.biggreenegg.ca/

Hands down the best thing to happen to BBQ since FIRE.

taken300 · 05-25-2011, 08:02 AM

will have one too!!!

96ukssob · 05-25-2011, 08:05 AM

This is what I have and LOVE it. Use it a number of times during the summer

Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker $69.99 at HomeDepot.com

I dont like gas, charcoal is the best IMO. With the water tray, you can add all sorts of fruits and juices to get ever better taste. One upgrade I did was to remove the stock charcoal tray and replace it with a grill wok tray:

it allows the air to get through and keeps the coals hotter. Also, I use cowboy lump charcoal, it burns hotter and longer and is the same price and pressed coals.

one last thing that is a necessity is a charcoal chimney, makes adding the coals to the smoker GREAT.

good luck

marketsmart · 05-25-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

yea i kinda like to keep my bbq natural
no gas
no propane
no electric

wood or coal :D imma snob lol

i like natural too, but propane is much easier to keep the temp consistent which is really important when slow & low smoking...

there is no effect to taste with propane...

.

hottoddy · 05-25-2011, 09:16 AM

I'm a bbq/smoker.

The Weber Smokey Mountain is hands down my favorite low-tech smoker. It comes in both 18.5" and 22.5 inch grills. I have the smaller one and I can cook about 8 racks of ribs at one time. It's all charcoal and smoke woods (your choice). I use hickory chunks mostly. It holds low-n-slow temps great for periods up to 10 hours. It also has a water pan to moderate the temps and keep the meats moist. There's a whole forum community based around the WSM as well.

Mak Grill is my choice for a high end smoker. It's a pellet smoker made in Oregon. Similar to the old Traegers, but vastly improved in many ways. Traeger is now made in China - so I'm not a fan. The Mak even has a colder smoke box on the side for salmon, cheese, etc. On the other hand, it gets hot enough to grill/sear meat so it can replace the gas grill too. You set the temp and it's good to go, but it does use electricity to run the pellet auger. The pellets come in all varieties of smoke woods.

okok · 05-25-2011, 11:24 AM

I used a Char-Broil Silver Smoker (~$150) for years. It's a piece of shit, leaky, entry-level offset smoker, but with some adjustments it works just fine.

My adjustments were a few bricks to hold the lid tighter, foil lining everywhere to plug leaks, and some foil to redirect the smoke from the firebox a little more efficiently.

I would suggest starting at the $300 range for an offset smoker, something like this.

For fuel, I prefer a 50/50 applewood/hickory mix for pork. With 100% hickory I find the flavor can get a little bitter-- and 100% applewood doesn't get enough of that kick from hickory.

Experiment with any kind of hardwoods, particularly fruit and nut. Hell I used cottonwood in a pinch once and made the best butt ever :D.

Great resources at www.thesmokering.com. Real BBQ geeks ;).

Socks · 05-25-2011, 11:28 AM

How much smoke is produced by one of these at any given time? Is it like always smoking but just a little bit, or is it always smoking a lot?

Just wondering if I could get away with one my balcony with neighbours above...

~Ray · 05-25-2011, 11:31 AM

bradley digital 6 rack works great. constant heat and smoke. I use mesquite/hickory

okok · 05-25-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks

How much smoke is produced by one of these at any given time? Is it like always smoking but just a little bit, or is it always smoking a lot?

Just wondering if I could get away with one my balcony with neighbours above...

You want a constant, thin blue smoke. Neighbs will hate you

.

ThumbLord · 05-25-2011, 12:14 PM

braaischottel, thread closed.

Chris · 06-13-2011, 11:07 AM

So i got my smoker today

i was at the store lookin at em and an employee was bringing one of these back

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...263-02219-4209

he was just about to put a price tag on it for $400 AS IS...the customer returned it after buyers remorce i guess ... we all looked at it and it looked fine - and hell it was put together and marked down nearly 300 bux .. so i got it

Ill be putting a brisket on it tomorrow

boneprone · 06-13-2011, 11:12 AM

I love my smoker. I use it couple times a week. Cook pizzas and everything on it.

Traeger.. The Best.

boneprone · 06-13-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

So i got my smoker today

i was at the store lookin at em and an employee was bringing one of these back

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...263-02219-4209

he was just about to put a price tag on it for $400 AS IS...the customer returned it after buyers remorce i guess ... we all looked at it and it looked fine - and hell it was put together and marked down nearly 300 bux .. so i got it

Ill be putting a brisket on it tomorrow

Great buy!
Thats the way to do it!

Looks great. Im hungry just looking at it.

Spudstr · 06-13-2011, 11:18 AM

I have some 400 dollar charbroil smoker. Gets the job done.

My spray is 50% apple cidar vinegar .. and 50% Jack D! Best spray EVER

boneprone · 06-13-2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudstr

I have some 400 dollar charbroil smoker. Gets the job done.

My spray is 50% apple cidar vinegar .. and 50% Jack D! Best spray EVER

What are those black things on the top level?
Is that food? Or is that part of the smoking mech?? At first I thought it was food. But that one has a wire in it of some kind?

Bottom level looks yummie..

ITs official im hungry.

Spudstr · 06-13-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boneprone

What are those black things on the top level?
Is that food? Or is that part of the smoking mech?? At first I thought it was food. But that one has a wire in it of some kind?

Bottom level looks yummie..

ITs official im hungry.

That black stuff is the "bark" on the pulled pork. The pork was cooking for 14 hours. I do a very..very slow cook on the pulled pork. When I throw the ribs down I move the pork to the shop shelf so everything drips down to the ribs

Chris · 06-13-2011, 11:41 AM

any tips on how to keep the brisket moist? Its a small ( 3lb ) one but i made sure to find one with a nice fat layer and good marbling

i was thinking about injecting every hour or so

okok · 06-13-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudstr

That black stuff is the "bark" on the pulled pork. The pork was cooking for 14 hours. I do a very..very slow cook on the pulled pork. When I throw the ribs down I move the pork to the shop shelf so everything drips down to the ribs

Those butts look AWESOME btw!

Gabriel · 06-13-2011, 11:53 AM

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Seth Manson · 06-13-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

So i got my smoker today

i was at the store lookin at em and an employee was bringing one of these back

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...263-02219-4209

he was just about to put a price tag on it for $400 AS IS...the customer returned it after buyers remorce i guess ... we all looked at it and it looked fine - and hell it was put together and marked down nearly 300 bux .. so i got it

Ill be putting a brisket on it tomorrow

Excellent choice

You live in Texas so you can most likely get split wood delivered to you. Pecan, oak, hickory & mesquite.

RebelR · 06-13-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okok

Neighbs will hate you

.

Only if you don't invite them over for Beer and BBQ

Spudstr · 06-13-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RebelR

Only if you don't invite them over for Beer and BBQ

yeah, a proper smoker would get the whole neighborhood going :P trust me I even had people call the fire department because at 3am I'm outside starting up the smoker for the day.

ThatOtherGuy - BANNED FOR LIFE · 06-13-2011, 06:45 PM

none... you cook in the ground.

Chris · 06-13-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth Manson

Excellent choice

You live in Texas so you can most likely get split wood delivered to you. Pecan, oak, hickory & mesquite.

I went to my dads hosue and had em load me up with some hickory :D

I really wanna get some fruit woods

Sosa · 06-13-2011, 06:59 PM

got myself a big green egg and have been very happy. well worth the money

Far-L · 06-14-2011, 12:37 AM

You want the real deal then go with the New Braunfels classic... the only way you can do better imo is to cut your own steel drum.

Though it says they have been discontinued, you can still find one fairly easily. This thing is built to last for generations. I have had mine over 25 years and it still is in fantastic shape.

SleazyDream · 06-14-2011, 12:41 AM

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Seth Manson · 06-14-2011, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Far-L

You want the real deal then go with the New Braunfels classic... the only way you can do better imo is to cut your own steel drum.

Though it says they have been discontinued, you can still find one fairly easily. This thing is built to last for generations. I have had mine over 25 years and it still is in fantastic shape.

Um... pay attention?

He did get a New Braunfels smoker.

V_RocKs · 06-14-2011, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marketsmart

there is no effect to taste with propane...

.

[whisper] Yeah... but that is exactly what the problem is... [/whisper]

JFK · 06-14-2011, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

I went to my dads hosue and had em load me up with some hickory :D

I really wanna get some fruit woods

sounds great, congrats on your new toy

Chris · 06-14-2011, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK

sounds great, congrats on your new toy

thanks

I just put some wood on right now - going to burn alot of the wood today learning how to get the heat controlled a bit so when im ready to put my slab o meat on for 5 hours ill be ready :D

Spudstr · 06-14-2011, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

thanks

I just put some wood on right now - going to burn alot of the wood today learning how to get the heat controlled a bit so when im ready to put my slab o meat on for 5 hours ill be ready :D

pork is the most forgiving thing to cook with. as long as it hits the right temp your done, unlike chicken and fish.. fish is really hard to smoke with out making yourself realllllly sick

elmy · 06-14-2011, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

yea i kinda like to keep my bbq natural
no gas
no propane
no electric

wood or coal :D imma snob lol

that is a green mind

Chris · 06-14-2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmy

that is a green mind

lmao not everyday you hear a texan who loves beef bbq and all things manly get told he has a "green mind"

05-25-2011, 06:34 AM	#1
Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	GFY BBQ'rs ( smokers ) Hey guys im buying a new smoker - ive always just had a basic walmart $150 special. I'm staying away from electric smoker - to me that is like using a propane grill .. it wont ever happen. What i'm wondering now is should I get a water smoker or no? I've never used one ....input plz __________________ [email protected]

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arock10 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,218	pretty much everything you need to know is right here: http://www.amazingribs.com and to all the snobs that ignore gas.... most bbq places cook with gas and supplement with wood. Also you don't need to soak chips they wont absorb much water anyway. __________________ Sup

05-25-2011, 06:54 AM	#2
marketsmart HOMICIDAL TROLL KILLER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunnybrook Institution for the Criminally Insane Posts: 20,419	http://www.amazon.com/Landmann-3605G.../dp/B003Z0BYQ6 thats the one that i have and it works great... i was going to buy the bradley electric smoker, but i am glad i got gas instead.. .

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96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	This is what I have and LOVE it. Use it a number of times during the summer Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker $69.99 at HomeDepot.com I dont like gas, charcoal is the best IMO. With the water tray, you can add all sorts of fruits and juices to get ever better taste. One upgrade I did was to remove the stock charcoal tray and replace it with a grill wok tray: it allows the air to get through and keeps the coals hotter. Also, I use cowboy lump charcoal, it burns hotter and longer and is the same price and pressed coals. one last thing that is a necessity is a charcoal chimney, makes adding the coals to the smoker GREAT. good luck __________________ Email: Clicky on Me Last edited by 96ukssob; 05-25-2011 at 08:07 AM..

05-25-2011, 09:16 AM	#17
hottoddy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PacNorWest Posts: 3,048	I'm a bbq/smoker. The Weber Smokey Mountain is hands down my favorite low-tech smoker. It comes in both 18.5" and 22.5 inch grills. I have the smaller one and I can cook about 8 racks of ribs at one time. It's all charcoal and smoke woods (your choice). I use hickory chunks mostly. It holds low-n-slow temps great for periods up to 10 hours. It also has a water pan to moderate the temps and keep the meats moist. There's a whole forum community based around the WSM as well. Mak Grill is my choice for a high end smoker. It's a pellet smoker made in Oregon. Similar to the old Traegers, but vastly improved in many ways. Traeger is now made in China - so I'm not a fan. The Mak even has a colder smoke box on the side for salmon, cheese, etc. On the other hand, it gets hot enough to grill/sear meat so it can replace the gas grill too. You set the temp and it's good to go, but it does use electricity to run the pellet auger. The pellets come in all varieties of smoke woods. __________________ - *** - Last edited by hottoddy; 05-25-2011 at 09:24 AM..

05-25-2011, 11:24 AM	#18
okok Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: LA Posts: 502	I used a Char-Broil Silver Smoker (~$150) for years. It's a piece of shit, leaky, entry-level offset smoker, but with some adjustments it works just fine. My adjustments were a few bricks to hold the lid tighter, foil lining everywhere to plug leaks, and some foil to redirect the smoke from the firebox a little more efficiently. I would suggest starting at the $300 range for an offset smoker, something like this. For fuel, I prefer a 50/50 applewood/hickory mix for pork. With 100% hickory I find the flavor can get a little bitter-- and 100% applewood doesn't get enough of that kick from hickory. Experiment with any kind of hardwoods, particularly fruit and nut. Hell I used cottonwood in a pinch once and made the best butt ever :D. Great resources at www.thesmokering.com. Real BBQ geeks ;).

05-25-2011, 11:28 AM	#19
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	How much smoke is produced by one of these at any given time? Is it like always smoking but just a little bit, or is it always smoking a lot? Just wondering if I could get away with one my balcony with neighbours above...

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Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	So i got my smoker today i was at the store lookin at em and an employee was bringing one of these back http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...263-02219-4209 he was just about to put a price tag on it for $400 AS IS...the customer returned it after buyers remorce i guess ... we all looked at it and it looked fine - and hell it was put together and marked down nearly 300 bux .. so i got it Ill be putting a brisket on it tomorrow __________________ [email protected]

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Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	any tips on how to keep the brisket moist? Its a small ( 3lb ) one but i made sure to find one with a nice fat layer and good marbling i was thinking about injecting every hour or so __________________ [email protected]

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Far-L Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,065	You want the real deal then go with the New Braunfels classic... the only way you can do better imo is to cut your own steel drum. Though it says they have been discontinued, you can still find one fairly easily. This thing is built to last for generations. I have had mine over 25 years and it still is in fantastic shape. __________________ HomegrownCash.com, the affiliate program of Homegrown Video - The Largest Collection of Amateur XXX - Est. 1982. Contact - Email: farrell AT homegrownvideo D com Skype: hgfarl Newsweek Magazine - "Homegrown Video, the longest running series in the history of porn." Last edited by Far-L; 06-14-2011 at 12:42 AM..

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