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[m1sterh]

Hello I'm new here on this forum. From NY. I'm looking for recommendations for my first smoker......Thanks

 

[bluewhisper]

Welcome to the board! What kind of smoker to get? That depends on your situation like how much room and time and attention you have, and what you intend to smoke, for how many people.

 

[submariner]

Welcome and lots of choices out there.   Read up on all of them in the other Forums.  

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome aboard!

I would go with a WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain).

The 22.5 is $399.

Al

 

[tzukowski]

It seems smoking and BBQ, as a hobby, is similar to boating.

I rescued a perfectly good Cookshack SM075 commercial unit from a scrap dumpster. Cost me $0 and love it.

On the other end of the spectrum, there is almost no limit to what can be spent on equipment and accessories.

If you think you might really enjoy this hobby and all the good food you could make...

Finding a unit in the $300-600 range should get you a unit that will last several years.

I have no experience with the Weber Smokey Mountain, but Weber has always been one of those companies known for quality.

Smokin Al's suggestion would certainly be on the list to consider.

Whether you get a rowboat or a mega-yacht, it seems that people in this forum are not equipment snobs at all.

They have common interest in smoking and BBQ and seem to be more than friendly and genuinely happy to help newbies like us.

Welcome to SMF