Time to get serious about a new smoker.

[Surfah]

very nice. you have given me a good idea for a xmas gift for my ol'man.

I think they're still $10 off right now. A bit pricey for what it is and something that should come with the smoker, but it is worth it.

[FMCoug]

My silly wife thought a little snow would keep me from smoking the ham for dinner tonight. Oven shmoven. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays this pitmaster from his appointed duty to create delicious smoked animal flesh for his loved ones!

Let it snow! Let it smoke! No unhallowed hand, etc.

[Surfah]

BTW, thanks to those whom Gidget contacted about Christmas gift ideas, especially you Coach.

[FMCoug]

BTW, thanks to those whom Gidget contacted about Christmas gift ideas, especially you Coach.

I got a couple of BBQ related items too. A motorized / steam cleaning grill brush and some insulated gloves to handle food with directly.

[Jeff Lebowski]

BTW, thanks to those whom Gidget contacted about Christmas gift ideas, especially you Coach.

You are welcome. What did she end up getting you?

[Surfah]

You are welcome. What did she end up getting you?

Thermapen and grill grates. Then my brother got me an apron, a pig tail meat flipper (sweet tool BTW), beer can chicken throne and some skewers. My parents bought me some pellets and a class at the local butcher where I learn to make sausage and then come home with 5 lbs of sausage. I got the BBQ hookup this Christmas. Completely unexpected.

[smokymountainrain]

A motorized / steam cleaning grill brush.

That sounds great.

[The_Tick]

BTW, thanks to those whom Gidget contacted about Christmas gift ideas, especially you Coach.

She didn't contact me. Now my feelings are hurt.

Carry on.

[Joe Public]

After burning off another wool gasket, I replaced it with a Rutland over the holiday break:



I more or less followed the Naked Whiz instructions. If anyone goes to do this and wants a few pointers, feel free to drop a PM.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Despite really wanting a smoker, I'm not about to get serious about a smoker. Someday in my life I will own something along the lines of a Traeger or BGE.

I currently have no outdoor cooking implement. I had a propane grill that I left in Portland when we moved several years ago. Now is the time for to have something to cook on outdoors. I have a very modest budget to buy something.

I'm thinking about getting a Weber Kettle Grill. Anyone have experience with these and if they are worth it at all. I realize I'm not smoking or bbqing with this thing, but grilling is nice as well. Is it worth it all, or should I just pocket the cash and save it up for when I can get a Traeger?

[Surfah]

Despite really wanting a smoker, I'm not about to get serious about a smoker. Someday in my life I will own something along the lines of a Traeger or BGE.

I currently have no outdoor cooking implement. I had a propane grill that I left in Portland when we moved several years ago. Now is the time for to have something to cook on outdoors. I have a very modest budget to buy something.

I'm thinking about getting a Weber Kettle Grill. Anyone have experience with these and if they are worth it at all. I realize I'm not smoking or bbqing with this thing, but grilling is nice as well. Is it worth it all, or should I just pocket the cash and save it up for when I can get a Traeger?

For the $150+ or so you'd spend on the Weber, I'd save a bit more and get a Chargriller Kamado Kooker. Ours was a little more than $200 at Lowes I believe on special.

[pellegrino]

For the $150+ or so you'd spend on the Weber, I'd save a bit more and get a Chargriller Kamado Kooker. Ours was a little more than $200 at Lowes I believe on special.

I agree with this. The large weber grills just aren't that great. A quick Amazon search shows the Kamado Kooker at around $300. I think you'd be able to get one for less, though.

[MartyFunkhouser]

I agree with this. The large weber grills just aren't that great. A quick Amazon search shows the Kamado Kooker at around $300. I think you'd be able to get one for less, though.

I found one online as low as $259.99. I think I'm going to hold off and save a bit more. I'll look around and when I can get it around $200-$225, I will pull the trigger.

Thanks pellegrino and surfah for the advice.

[Surfah]

I found one online as low as $259.99. I think I'm going to hold off and save a bit more. I'll look around and when I can get it around $200-$225, I will pull the trigger.

Thanks pellegrino and surfah for the advice.

I know Lowes carries them and they also have a 10% movers coupon. You can request the coupon from Lowes or pick up a change of address packet from any Post Office and they have the coupon in there. Wait for the grill to go on sale and then use the coupon to pick one up. I think you could get one for <$250 if you're patient. I think it's worth it. Great ratings. It's super versatile. You can grill and smoke on it. There is a bit of a learning curve with getting temps right for a smoker but there are plenty of places online to read about how to build a fire in it for certain types of cooks. Once you get it dialed in, it's pretty much set it and forget it. Also, upkeep is much easier than my Traeger. The Traeger is simple but I have t vacuum out ash, re-wrap the deflector in foil and clean the grates because I can't just crank it up hot enough to burn everything off like I can in the Kooker. Plus, lump coal costs less and lasts a lot longer than my pellets. I burned through almost a 20lb bag when I did 2 shoulders over the weekend for a 14 hour cook. Granted it was about <30 degrees and freezing rain, but the insulated Kooker is far more efficient. And the big advantage, I can do my pizzas on the Kooker.

I'd also comb KSL for smokers or grills. You can get some screaming deals. Right after I bought my Texas I saw a lil' Texas for sale for $300 on Craigslist and it was essentially new. I thought for a moment to take mine back to Costco (still unopened) and pick this one up instead. Part of me wishes I had.

[Drunk Tank]

Looks like I am going to put the Yoder up for sale. I am going to be upgrading to a Cookshack FEC-100 or FEC-120. They have a larger capacity and use less fuel than the Yoder. I'll lose the grilling capabilities, but I have found I really havnt used it that much. Anyways, going to miss her...