wood smokers & questions

[s_morrison57]

I've always wanted one, what do you have, and tips on wood and cooking techniques will also be helpful too.

Finn

[legion]

I have a Chargriller with the offset charcoal box that I use for smoking.

I've learned to always use lump charcoal when smoking. I typically use applewood, and soak it in a bucket and add to the coals in 15 minute increments.

A much easier route is an electric smoker. You don't have to use charcoal, can add the wood unsoaked to the bottom of the box, and can set it and forget it.

An electric smoker is MUCH less labor intensive and yields a more consistent result. I still think doing it the hard way tastes better though.

[stomachmonkey]

Have heard nothing but good stuff about The Big Green Egg

[jcommin]

Originally Posted by legion

I have a Chargriller with the offset charcoal box that I use for smoking.

I've learned to always use lump charcoal when smoking. I typically use applewood, and soak it in a bucket and add to the coals in 15 minute increments.

A much easier route is an electric smoker. You don't have to use charcoal, can add the wood unsoaked to the bottom of the box, and can set it and forget it.

An electric smoker is MUCH less labor intensive and yields a more consistent result. I still think doing it the hard way tastes better though.

I'm with Chris on this. Lump charcoal. Burns hotter and longer.

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

have heard nothing but good stuff about the big green egg

+++1

[rfuerst911sc]

I have a metal insulated bubba keg grill that is basically a metal version of the big green egg. I haven't used it as a smoker yet but it is a fine piece of equipment. I was in Home Depot yesterday and noticed they were marked down to 299.00 these originally were in the 600.00 range. I got mine for 349.00 if I remember correctly. Lump charcoal is the way to go.

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[gr8fl4porsche]

It's the wood that makes it good!

I use chunks of a Wild Cherry tree I cut down on my property.
Makes some of the finest smoke this side of the Mississippi.

[porsche4life]

Dad has a Smokin' Tex... Toss in some chunks of Apple or Pecan and forget it. It is very consistent.
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[Super_Dave_D]

The big green egg is the preferred but it's pricey. I have a Webber Smokey Mountain and I low it. $249 or so on Amazon.

[fritzgator]

My uncle had a few of the green egg's predecessors, that he got on his travels to korea. they're great grills, but for smoking i prefer side box smokers. I too have the char-griller and it's the best bang for your $$. heavy duty cast grill plates and the slide out ash-tray are nice features of it. Yesterday, i did 8 burgers, 2lb of sausage, 6 potatos and 8 ears of corn, all in one round.

[BernieP]

I also have a Bubba Keg, paid $299 at Home Depot. Absolutely love it. I've done 8 pork butts for pulled pork low and slow for 10 hours. It will also do 700 degrees for searing steaks. I cook on it 3-4 days a week. Lump only.

Bernie