Thank you Gentlemen. Lots more to consider than I thought. It's more likely than not my ideas for smoking brisket won't work, I just want to experiment with a few techniques and rubs, so I'm looking at cheap.
What's the difference between these types of smokers? Mike, is this what your son has?
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