WTB - Smoker

mummaiv · 04-21-2009, 11:42 AM

I am looking to purchase a smoker. Any ideas of which is better route to take? I am leaning towards a propane system rather than charcoal. I also saw an electric model offered at Bass Pro.

floridadeckie · 04-21-2009, 12:04 PM

you can do propane or electric if you want to go the easier route, but I prefer charcoal. it gives a better flavor and a bit of natural smoke before you start adding wood. I've got a Brinkman Smoke-N-Grill and love it. works for most everything I want to make, just not a whole lotta room on the grates. Its a great beginning to intermediate smoker, and its cheap: $37 bucks out the door at my local Wal-Mart. Use only hardwood lump coal, not briquettes if you opt for coal.

mummaiv · 04-21-2009, 12:10 PM

I have a Weber charcoal grill and a Napoleon gas grill. I end up using the gas b/c of the time. I understand smoking something is time consuming process.

How much longer do you have to wait for the charcoal to heat the unit up? I would think gas or electric would be easier to maintain the temp??

floridadeckie · 04-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Gas and electric are easy to maintain temps, but if you practice a little bit with coal, its just as easy. It normally only takes 15-30 minutes to get my coals perfect depending on what Im using. recently, I'll start it with a little Match-Lite to get a flame, then load the bowl with hardwood lump. Did a smoked meatloaf yesterday, only had to add a few handfuls of coal to maintain 250* for 4 hours. Nothing a few beers and watching grazing horses wont cure.

Remember, anything worth doing is worth doing well.

biebs · 04-21-2009, 01:42 PM

get the original bradley (the black one) smoker, electric. No fuss and everything comes out the same if not better than the traditional wood smokers. I have both and quit using my wood smoker.

mummaiv · 04-21-2009, 01:48 PM

I stopped @ Bass Pro at lunch today. They offered a Brinkman electric smoker for $89.

clt_capt · 04-21-2009, 02:13 PM

Get the Great Outdoors Propane Smoker at Bass Pro.

It is big enough for 3 turkeys or a dozen chickens or a dozen slabs of ribs.

You can dial in the heat pretty well and it has a big wood chip box, so you get a great smoke flavor...

04-21-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
floridadeckie Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Bend, Fl/Islamorada, FL Posts: 650 Boat: hula girl Home Port: islamorada Occupation: fulltime freelance deckie	you can do propane or electric if you want to go the easier route, but I prefer charcoal. it gives a better flavor and a bit of natural smoke before you start adding wood. I've got a Brinkman Smoke-N-Grill and love it. works for most everything I want to make, just not a whole lotta room on the grates. Its a great beginning to intermediate smoker, and its cheap: $37 bucks out the door at my local Wal-Mart. Use only hardwood lump coal, not briquettes if you opt for coal. __________________ *SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS* Serving the Florida Big Bend to the Keys with all your guiding, deckhand, and detailing needs PM me for rates and details www.saltwatercowboyoutfitters.com Jimmy D.

04-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
floridadeckie Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Bend, Fl/Islamorada, FL Posts: 650 Boat: hula girl Home Port: islamorada Occupation: fulltime freelance deckie	Gas and electric are easy to maintain temps, but if you practice a little bit with coal, its just as easy. It normally only takes 15-30 minutes to get my coals perfect depending on what Im using. recently, I'll start it with a little Match-Lite to get a flame, then load the bowl with hardwood lump. Did a smoked meatloaf yesterday, only had to add a few handfuls of coal to maintain 250* for 4 hours. Nothing a few beers and watching grazing horses wont cure. Remember, anything worth doing is worth doing well. __________________ *SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS* Serving the Florida Big Bend to the Keys with all your guiding, deckhand, and detailing needs PM me for rates and details www.saltwatercowboyoutfitters.com Jimmy D.

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04-21-2009, 12:10 PM	#3
mummaiv #1 Croaker Hunter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (Weekdays) / Lewes, DE (Weekends) Posts: 103 Boat: 2008 Boston Whaler 270 Outrage Home Port: Lewes, DE	I have a Weber charcoal grill and a Napoleon gas grill. I end up using the gas b/c of the time. I understand smoking something is time consuming process. How much longer do you have to wait for the charcoal to heat the unit up? I would think gas or electric would be easier to maintain the temp??

04-21-2009, 01:48 PM	#6
mummaiv #1 Croaker Hunter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (Weekdays) / Lewes, DE (Weekends) Posts: 103 Boat: 2008 Boston Whaler 270 Outrage Home Port: Lewes, DE	I stopped @ Bass Pro at lunch today. They offered a Brinkman electric smoker for $89.

04-21-2009, 02:13 PM	#7
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 6,757 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	Get the Great Outdoors Propane Smoker at Bass Pro. It is big enough for 3 turkeys or a dozen chickens or a dozen slabs of ribs. You can dial in the heat pretty well and it has a big wood chip box, so you get a great smoke flavor...