Big Green Eggs are the best. I really, really want one, but can't justify spending $600-plus for something I'll probably use only every other weekend during the summer. And that $600-plus doesn't even include some of the accessories you'd probably need for smoking, like a smoker rack. There are so many accessories for that thing, you could probably spend $1,000 before you're all done. Definitely something on my wish list though.
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Big Green Eggs are the best. I really, really want one, but can't justify spending $600-plus for something I'll probably use only every other weekend during the summer. And that $600-plus doesn't even include some of the accessories you'd probably need for smoking, like a smoker rack. There are so many accessories for that thing, you could probably spend $1,000 before you're all done. Definitely something on my wish list though.
CycloneErik
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I'm not sure if I lost brain cells or not reading this, but well-played, sir!!
Apparently, I'm repped out on your nonsense stuff right now, so this will have to do. :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
Actually, I was just thinking, I remember watching a show one time, on the Food Network. I believe it was "Good Eats" anyways, Alton Brown did this whole special on smoking a pork shoulder. All he used was a cheap clay pot for plants, the one that sits on a matching tray unerneath and an electric hot plate. I'm guessing, the way he did it, you could do the same with charcoal. None the less, it's like a home made green egg.
It's on youtube.
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It's on youtube.
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I would also recommend the Weber Smokey Mountain. They have two sizes now, but the smaller one is adequate for home use.
My first smoker purchase was a Brinkmann vertical charcoal version. These things are hard to maintain at temperature and require a lot of babysitting. You would be better off putting the $80 to $100 for a cheap smoker toward something better up front.
The Smokey Mountain is very user friendly. I typically load it up with lump charcoal and then put a load of lit lump on top of it (minion method). Once I get the inlet vents set it will maintain temperature for nearly 10 hours (summer time) without any additional input. With my old Brinkmann I would be messing with it every 30 to 45 minutes trying to get it to maintain temperature. If you want to smoke pork butts or brisket you need something you can let go for long periods.
My first smoker purchase was a Brinkmann vertical charcoal version. These things are hard to maintain at temperature and require a lot of babysitting. You would be better off putting the $80 to $100 for a cheap smoker toward something better up front.
The Smokey Mountain is very user friendly. I typically load it up with lump charcoal and then put a load of lit lump on top of it (minion method). Once I get the inlet vents set it will maintain temperature for nearly 10 hours (summer time) without any additional input. With my old Brinkmann I would be messing with it every 30 to 45 minutes trying to get it to maintain temperature. If you want to smoke pork butts or brisket you need something you can let go for long periods.
I am planning on getting an offset smoker but dont want to spend $400+. This is the one that I am thinking about getting but dont want to waste my money if it is a POS. Any opinions?
Char-Griller Smokin Pro 830 In. Charcoal Grill with Side Fire Box - 1224 at The Home Depot
Better think hard about used smokers, never know what's been inside. :wink:
Man's Leg Found in a BBQ Smoker in North Carolina - Associated Content
I actually use my gas grill. I turn it on low. I soak chunks of apple wood in water overnight and wrap 3-4 small pieces in foil, poke a hole in one side of it and put 4 of these around the burner and put a 2 pans of water on the cooking surface and a 10 lb pork loin on the warming rack and cover the vents with foil in about 3 hours. Works great and don't have a lot invested. Works great for ribs also. I had both versions of the Brinkmann. Charcoal worked all right but not in the winter takes forever. The electric one, I might as well planned to eat the following night as it took forever to even get hot.
I can't wait for warmer weather. We usually grill all year round, but this winter has a slow grilling week for us.
Jeff makes the best smoked ribs, brisket and pork!
Jeff makes the best smoked ribs, brisket and pork!
I just wanted to say thanks for talking me out of the crappy electric smoker. I ended up finding the smoker below slightly used on craigslist for $100 (also came with several bags of charcoal, wood, chimney, etc.). I made a nice slab of smoked salmon for the super bowl and it turned out fantastic. Ribs are in the freezer for the next warm day.
Thanks for all of the input and suggestions. I am glad that I did not get the cheap electric smoker.
Char-Griller Smokin Pro 830 In. Charcoal Grill with Side Fire Box - 1224 at The Home Depot
Thanks for all of the input and suggestions. I am glad that I did not get the cheap electric smoker.
Char-Griller Smokin Pro 830 In. Charcoal Grill with Side Fire Box - 1224 at The Home Depot
okay here is my thought..... my dad got one about two months ago. I LOVE IT!!!!!! Holy crap!!! anything that is cooked on ours is simply amazing. It has to be a top 5 reason why i go home from college! Ribs are AMAZING!!! i dont know exactly where my pops gets the recipies (sp?) from, but i would recommend a smoker to ANYONE.
We've done things that arent even meat on it. veggies are great on it, I know my dad did some beef jerky on it last week (unfortunatly i wont get any :skeptical
But yes they are amazing and it pretty much has made me never see the point of going to a BBQ resturant ever again. 100% recommend
We've done things that arent even meat on it. veggies are great on it, I know my dad did some beef jerky on it last week (unfortunatly i wont get any :skeptical
But yes they are amazing and it pretty much has made me never see the point of going to a BBQ resturant ever again. 100% recommend
recipes :wink:okay here is my thought..... my dad got one about two months ago. I LOVE IT!!!!!! Holy crap!!! anything that is cooked on ours is simply amazing. It has to be a top 5 reason why i go home from college! Ribs are AMAZING!!! i dont know exactly where my pops gets the recipies (sp?) from, but i would recommend a smoker to ANYONE.
We've done things that arent even meat on it. veggies are great on it, I know my dad did some beef jerky on it last week (unfortunatly i wont get any :skeptical
Anybody know where you can get some apple or cherry wood in Central Iowa? I haven't had a problem finding Hickory or Mesquite...
idk for sure about anywhere in central iowa, but i know back in Council Bluffs Bass Pro shops has some, i think Menards might, any outdoor store is bound to have something i imagine. We normally go with the pellets as well. Idk what the advantage is but w/e
Do they have Barbeques Galore in Iowa. They have just about every type of wood you could want. It's overpriced, but they have whatever you need.
We did bananas on our smoker over the summer. We thought it was a crazy idea, but someone said, give it a shot. Peeled them, and then put them on foil. Slice them up over ice cream and they were probably the most fantastic dessert I've ever had. And I don't really care for Bananas or ice cream.
That sounds good, maybe make a rum sauce with the sliced bananas.
The above recipe is for -keep.
TnT Landscaping in Ankeny. They are also Hawgeyes BBQ team. They sell EVERYTHING having to do with BBQ.
For cheapskates, mulberry is a great alternative and the trees grow wild in the public right of ways everywhere.
