- Sep 10, 2017
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Hello,
I'm finally breaking down and going to purchase my first smoker. I have a goal in mind (See below), I've done a lot of research, and I'm down to asking for personal tips. My list of things I'm looking for in a smoker is below. The research I've done seems to lead me towards an electric smoker. However, just like Abraham Lincoln said. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. You guys can be the judge on what would be best. My cooking and grilling experience is pretty extensive but I have avoided smokers until now because of the time sink and don't want to ruin the meat incase I get hit out for a call and gone for an extended period of time (Example, got hit out for an MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) this past Wednesday night at 1740hrs. It turned out to be a double fatal and I didn't get home till 2300hrs. Thank you in advance for your opinions.
1) Something I can babysit. Nothing like a cold beer while grilling so why not while I'm smoking.
2) Also something I can walk away from for 3 or 4 hours incase I get a fire call.
3) I can instruct my wife what to do if I'm gone longer. (I know I'm asking a lot here.)
4) Relatively easy to clean but not a million parts.
5) Reliable company that I can continue to order parts from if need be.
6) Idiot proof. Not too many bells and whistles
7) Any extra items I would need or be very helpful.
8) $700 budgeted
Meat:
Any suggestions on beginner meat to do that is forgiving. I'm assuming a pork shoulder.
Goal:
My whole family always comes to my place for the holidays. I live in the country and everyone loves coming to my place. This year for Christmas, I'd like to smoke a Prime Rib.
Thanks a bunch for any help!!!
Jonathan
I'm finally breaking down and going to purchase my first smoker. I have a goal in mind (See below), I've done a lot of research, and I'm down to asking for personal tips. My list of things I'm looking for in a smoker is below. The research I've done seems to lead me towards an electric smoker. However, just like Abraham Lincoln said. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. You guys can be the judge on what would be best. My cooking and grilling experience is pretty extensive but I have avoided smokers until now because of the time sink and don't want to ruin the meat incase I get hit out for a call and gone for an extended period of time (Example, got hit out for an MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) this past Wednesday night at 1740hrs. It turned out to be a double fatal and I didn't get home till 2300hrs. Thank you in advance for your opinions.
1) Something I can babysit. Nothing like a cold beer while grilling so why not while I'm smoking.
2) Also something I can walk away from for 3 or 4 hours incase I get a fire call.
3) I can instruct my wife what to do if I'm gone longer. (I know I'm asking a lot here.)
4) Relatively easy to clean but not a million parts.
5) Reliable company that I can continue to order parts from if need be.
6) Idiot proof. Not too many bells and whistles
7) Any extra items I would need or be very helpful.
8) $700 budgeted
Meat:
Any suggestions on beginner meat to do that is forgiving. I'm assuming a pork shoulder.
Goal:
My whole family always comes to my place for the holidays. I live in the country and everyone loves coming to my place. This year for Christmas, I'd like to smoke a Prime Rib.
Thanks a bunch for any help!!!
Jonathan