I am a beginner smoker and need all the help I can get. I am looking for tips on methods, recipes, rubs, and equipment. I do not have a smoker yet but am looking for one. I do not want to spend a buch of money for one, and am really just looking for one that i could use foir personal use mostly and the occasional bigger group (20 max). Any information would be very helpful, thanks for listening!
Beginning Smoker
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fwismoker
Master of the Pit
fwismoker
Master of the Pit
themule69
Epic Pitmaster
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What part of Arkansas are you from? I'm on the west side of the state..
how much do you want to spend on a smoker?
how much hands on do you want?
Do you want set it and forget it?
What do you want to use for heat?
Electric?
Propane?
charcoal?
Happy smoken.
David
About anything you wanna know about smoking/grilling/curing/brining/cutting or slicing
and the list goes on has probably been posted. Remember to post a QVIEW of your smokes.
We are all smoke junkies here and we have to get our fix. If you have questions Post it
and you will probably get 10 replies with 11 different answers. That is because their
are so many different ways to make great Q We all have our own taste.
When you get a chance will you drop by roll call so we can all give you a proper SMF welcome.
What part of Arkansas are you from? I'm on the west side of the state..
how much do you want to spend on a smoker?
how much hands on do you want?
Do you want set it and forget it?
What do you want to use for heat?
Electric?
Propane?
charcoal?
Happy smoken.
David
:welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 50,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 1,000,000 posts describing it! Yea that’s right over 1,000,000!
We have an ”Articles” section that is full of great information about smoking to include a lot of recipes and instructionals. Check it out there is a lot to learn in there!
You might want to check out ”Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course”, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!
We have an ”Articles” section that is full of great information about smoking to include a lot of recipes and instructionals. Check it out there is a lot to learn in there!
You might want to check out ”Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course”, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!
$300 would be the most I would want to spend on a smoker, like I mentioned personal use with some "group" cooking. If by heat you mean charcoal then yes, I will be using charcoal. Also, I do want more hands on, but I don't want to bite off more than I can chew (no pun intended) starting out. Central Arkansas is where I am from BTW.
fwismoker
Master of the Pit
OK then Yea a UDS or ugly drum smoker. It's an incredible cooker and easy to make. Mine was a kit...smokes and sears and looks nice. Big Poppa Drum Smoker, just Google it.
tonybel
Smoking Fanatic
Welcome to the forums! This is the best place I know for sharing ideas on smoking, grilling, curing, etc. There are plenty of friendly, knowledgeable folks who really enjoy helping one another. Just ask when you need help and someone here will have the answer. Lots of very serviceable smokers in your price range, but a UDS or a WSM sound like about what your looking for.
Red
Red
themule69
Epic Pitmaster
I have to agree with FWI and Red WSM or UDS...UDS leaves you money left over for toys.......If your a hands on kinda guy You can build one for under $50.00... I think FWI/Keith built his kit for under $200.00
Here is a pic of my UDS....This is not good smoke coming out.
I have done cold smoked bacon...cheese in it.....have hot smoked a 22# turkey..brisket over nite..pulled pork...ribs...yard bird.....chex mix......fish....and I'm sure I left out something....You can also add a kettle grill and a Thermometer in and still be under budget.......Everyone here will be more than happy to help you on a build if you want to go that way..Send me a PM if I can help in any way.
Happy smoken.
David
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