After running a search on lots of 'new guy' threads, etc.
I still feel unsure about what type of smoker to purchase, with that said, I've also read that you'll need some info from me to help make that recommendation. So here goes:
-Brand new to smoking
-I will usually feed a family of four but sometimes we have parties and I cook for 15ish people as well
-I teach, so my hours are pretty flexible when it comes to smoking
-Budget $700ish (obviously lower would be better,lol, more $ for supplies)
-As far as my intentions go, I'm pretty set on 'old school' as I have seen people post about- meaning, I would love to learn different woods to use, keeping the temps going myself, putting in those long hours, etc.....Which is why I was looking at an offset?
It seems an offset is a little easier for the beginner looking to use woods, monitor temps, etc... True?
My thought is that I could always buy a small 'grill' for burgers, pizzas and things like that (anything I didn't want to SMOKE), but wanted to LEARN to smoke using this purchase.
Any info/tips would greatly be appreciated, let me know if you would like more info from me as well!
Thanks in advance!
-Corrie
I still feel unsure about what type of smoker to purchase, with that said, I've also read that you'll need some info from me to help make that recommendation. So here goes:
-Brand new to smoking
-I will usually feed a family of four but sometimes we have parties and I cook for 15ish people as well
-I teach, so my hours are pretty flexible when it comes to smoking
-Budget $700ish (obviously lower would be better,lol, more $ for supplies)
-As far as my intentions go, I'm pretty set on 'old school' as I have seen people post about- meaning, I would love to learn different woods to use, keeping the temps going myself, putting in those long hours, etc.....Which is why I was looking at an offset?
It seems an offset is a little easier for the beginner looking to use woods, monitor temps, etc... True?
My thought is that I could always buy a small 'grill' for burgers, pizzas and things like that (anything I didn't want to SMOKE), but wanted to LEARN to smoke using this purchase.
Any info/tips would greatly be appreciated, let me know if you would like more info from me as well!
Thanks in advance!
-Corrie