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What smoker should I get?
« on: August 27, 2017, 04:07:27 PM »
I have never had a smoker. What kind should I be looking for. Chicken,  venison , pork would be mostly what I'd be doing. Not a big, big one but not a small one. I don't plan on makeing one.

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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2017, 04:14:03 PM »
I like my Bradley.  Set it and forget it. 

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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2017, 05:28:01 PM »
i like my smoke hollow 44 in. not huge but holds more than double my big chief.
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2017, 05:31:30 PM »
I have 2 smokers.  A home made one out of an old fridge for doing mass quantities of stuff.  It's not a set it and forget it, and takes a bit of fiddling to get the temperature right.  My other is a 40" Masterbuilt, and I love it.  Set the temp. and walk away.  Very easy to use.  I would highly suggest this unit.
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2017, 05:40:20 PM »
I suggest a charcoal smoker. Everything I have made is delicious. From $80 beef brisket to venison roasts to home made bear sausage- my new favorite way to cook.

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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2017, 06:52:10 PM »
My next will be a Horizon RD Special Marshal

http://www.horizonbbqsmokers.com/backyard-smokers-1/

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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2017, 06:58:03 PM »
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2017, 07:55:57 PM »
I have 2 smokers.  A home made one out of an old fridge for doing mass quantities of stuff.  It's not a set it and forget it, and takes a bit of fiddling to get the temperature right.  My other is a 40" Masterbuilt, and I love it.  Set the temp. and walk away.  Very easy to use.  I would highly suggest this unit.

Just got the Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite, very happy with it. I had a Bradley before that and was happy with it as well, but the capacity on the Masterbuilt is way better.
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2017, 08:03:24 PM »
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2017, 08:31:30 PM »
Love my Traeger.
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2017, 09:09:50 PM »
I was given an Oklahoma Joe's charcoal/wood smoker as a gift this summer and I am very happy with it - it requires your attention but to me that's part of the fun of it. I did four pork butts, three split chickens and three salmon on it a couple of weeks ago for a party we hosted and everything turned out great. 
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2017, 09:15:39 PM »
I was given an Oklahoma Joe's charcoal/wood smoker as a gift this summer and I am very happy with it - it requires your attention but to me that's part of the fun of it. I did four pork butts, three split chickens and three salmon on it a couple of weeks ago for a party we hosted and everything turned out great. 

That a good review. I almost bought one, had it loaded on the cart and changed my mind. Sounds like I should've bought it.  :tup:
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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2017, 09:31:01 PM »
bluetooth GMG Daniel Boone sounds like something for my xmas list......... maybe throw in a grill station add-on from amazon for $125. 

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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2017, 09:34:17 PM »
I like my Bradley.  Set it and forget it.

Do you have a 4 or 6 rack. I have the 6 rack and have had nothing but problems. I am on my third unit since 2014.

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Re: What smoker should I get?
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2017, 09:36:41 PM »
I have a Masterbuilt and love it. never really used anything else though so I dont know what I could be missing out on. I use this forum Quite a bit when I'm looking for anything smoking related. Might help you make a decision and it will def help you after you make a decision.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/

 


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