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re: What type of smoker do you prefer?
Posted on 1/8/19 at 9:40 am to dtett
Posted on 1/8/19 at 9:40 am to dtett
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bought a cajun injector propane smoker a couple years ago. Like other posters have said, using wood will get you a better product. I use my offset smoker for brisket. Something about the smoke is different.
I have a big cabinet style Masterbuilt propane smoker and I use a cheap cast iron pan above the propane burner and put a mix of cherry and pecan wood chunks in the pan. Works pretty well and is consistent.
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Posted on 1/8/19 at 9:54 am to Bill Parker?
Barrel off set smokers are the best!!!!
Posted on 1/8/19 at 10:09 am to SUB
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I feel there’s a reason why all the best bbq restaurants use off-set smokers. So that’s what I use. Always get a great smoke ring and flavor. It takes more work than the vertical ones, but i enjoy keeping that fire going.
Ding, ding, ding!
Not all of them use offsets, but you won't find many joints of note that use electric.
Plus it's just plain fun to get and maintain the fire, fight with the weather and stuff like that. I wonder why folks who don't enjoy that even bother using electric or with smoking at all. Just go get some great meat from a BBQ joint made by the people who do like doing that stuff. No shame in that.
This post was edited on 1/8/19 at 10:34 am
Posted on 1/8/19 at 10:32 am to sml71
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Plus it's just plain fun to get and maintain the fire, fight with the weather and stuff like that
Until you do it 125 hrs a week then not so much, a lot of rain in NOLA!
Posted on 1/8/19 at 11:13 am to Rbech108
This ole plywood box held together with furniture clamps and bungie cord has smoked for thousands of hours it finally fell apart and with money made from it a new cyprus model replaced it. 
Posted on 1/8/19 at 11:16 am to Captain Ray
Oh lawd! Open up that bad boy and let’s see the inside.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 12:38 pm to NOLATiger71
This last one is the new cypress one getting broken in.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 12:42 pm to Captain Ray
Thanks Capt. how is your burner/ smoker situated in that contraption. Now Curious about building one. I’m intrigued.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 12:46 pm to NOLATiger71
Ok first off it aint mine it's my best friend in town's.
He has a propane burner from an ole hot water heater with a home made chip pan on a stand over it. He usta use a hibache of coal and chips but found it too hard to control.
He has a propane burner from an ole hot water heater with a home made chip pan on a stand over it. He usta use a hibache of coal and chips but found it too hard to control.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 12:55 pm to Captain Ray
Backwoods Chubby
Posted on 1/8/19 at 12:58 pm to LSUalum2000
LOL ya referring to me or the smoker??
Posted on 1/8/19 at 1:02 pm to LSUalum2000
I have a Backwoods Chubby! It’s great at bbq. I was looking for something easy to cook without a water pan more dry for smoking sausage and jerky.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 1:03 pm to Captain Ray
Damn, that is insane!
Almost reminds me of how some people turn old fridges into smokers.
Almost reminds me of how some people turn old fridges into smokers.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 1:10 pm to SUB
That ole plywood box finally fell apart a few years ago and we retired it almost tearing up. My buddies son had him a cyprus box built and it is going strong still.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 3:00 pm to sml71
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Plus it's just plain fun to get and maintain the fire, fight with the weather and stuff like that.
Sure, when time and weather cooperate. I'm damn sure not going to sit outside babysitting a stick burner in 100 degree 90% humidity heat. frick that noise. Not when I can fire up my MES on the back porch and have the wireless thermometer display inside while I'm drinking a beer in the A/C.
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I wonder why folks who don't enjoy that even bother using electric or with smoking at all.
See above. I've been smoking since my dad started teaching me around ten years old. I've used bullets, stick burners, and everything in between. Thirty years later, sometimes I don't want to deal with the bullshite and still make damn fine tasting ribs, fatties, chicken, etc. Hence the MES.
I will admit when it comes to brisket or shoulder though, I generally use a WSM/stick burner. Just old habit.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 4:05 pm to X123F45
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Electric smoked meats will never be pretty. I will say that.
Lies. Remember, pellet grills are electric, and they make fantastic BBQ.
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My issue is the ring. I do not get the pink transition on electric. No matter what.
Also untrue...myself and others have posted a bunch of pictures of great rings done on electric pellet smokers.
This post was edited on 1/8/19 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 1/8/19 at 6:26 pm to Bill Parker?
There are plenty of variables to consider when buying a smoker. Affordability, ease of use depending on your bbq experience, preferred cooking capacity, fuel type, size of the footprint, wet heat vs dry heat, etc...
Just figure out what boxes are the most important to check, and find the best fit for you. If you have your eye on a particular smoker, please share it here. There's a good chance that I have one similar to it, or have cooked on one like it before. I'd be glad to offer some advice on it, if needed.
Good luck with your purchase, and smoke on.
Just figure out what boxes are the most important to check, and find the best fit for you. If you have your eye on a particular smoker, please share it here. There's a good chance that I have one similar to it, or have cooked on one like it before. I'd be glad to offer some advice on it, if needed.
Good luck with your purchase, and smoke on.
Posted on 1/8/19 at 6:40 pm to Crawfish From Arabi
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Crawfish From Arabi
How long are you gonna hold out on taking us to rib school?
Posted on 1/8/19 at 6:51 pm to Btrtigerfan
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How long are you gonna hold out on taking us to rib school?
I'll start being more active on here again. I posted a bbq101 series on here last year, including ribs. I touched on a couple techniques. What kinda ribs are you wanting to cook, and what type of equipment do you have?
Posted on 1/8/19 at 6:57 pm to Crawfish From Arabi
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I posted a bbq101 series on here last year, including ribs. I touched on a couple techniques. What kinda ribs are you wanting to cook, and what type of equipment do you have?
I'll go back and search. I missed the one on ribs. I run a WSM. Thanks.
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