How much would you pay for a smoker?

[poppopfox]

$300 is too much to spend?

For myself, yes.

 

[Demon]

I’m an ex smoker. There are few things smell wise I love more than cigarette smoke.

Really? I've never smoked and there are few thing I hate more than cigarette smoke. It's also a major allergy trigger for me. Swells my nostrils shut with one whiff - whether it's actual smoke, or just passing a heavy smoker in the store.

 

[Lisa]

I have a 22" Weber bullet that I bought off Facebook marketplace for $150.00. It will smoke a whole brisket or just a few racks of ribs easily.

 

[Chomsky]

Some meats/cuts only take about 9-5 to smoke. And it was worth tending to it from morning.

I don't drink much these days. But I can see how the task of manning the smoker all day, with a cooler full of brewski's to ward-off dehydration in the hot summer sun, might be the personal toil required for my family to enjoy such great fare! It's a tough laborious job, but family comes first!

 

[Lisa]

I don't drink much these days. But I can see how the task of manning the smoker all day, with a cooler full of brewski's to ward-off dehydration in the hot summer sun, might be the personal toil required for my family to enjoy such great fare! It's a tough laborious job, but family comes first!

A chicken cooks in just about 2 hours, Ribs are 3-4.

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

A chicken cooks in just about 2 hours, Ribs are 3-4.

I usually like to let ribs go longer. Of course depends on what type and thickness.

Like to let them go straight on the grate about 2-3 hours trying to keep at about 275 or so, and then cradle up in foil, flipping occasionally to keep juices and moist. Dial temp back a little and let go until they pretty well fall apart when going to pick up.

Though after about 4 hours, I quit with the wood and just keep temp with charcoal. Does come a point when it's to much smoke.

 

[Helix]

Lol, I was thinking not much - they're smelly.

We were traveling the other day, and I saw premium brands at 12+ bucks a pack. Yikes. That's what a carton cost when I started smoking back in the day. No thanks.

 

[Chomsky]

A chicken cooks in just about 2 hours, Ribs are 3-4.

Then to maximize my plan, I might best be served by something like a whole side of beef!

 

[Lisa]

Then to maximize my plan, I might best be served by something like a whole side of beef!

I like to smoke big bone-in chuck roasts instead of briskets because it takes less than half the time.

I cant even imagine what smoker could smoke a side of cow.

 

[Chomsky]

I like to smoke big bone-in chuck roasts instead of briskets because it takes less than half the time.

I cant even imagine what smoker could smoke a side of cow.

Whatever it costs, it will be worth it!

(You realize this is all in jest? Right?)

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

I like to smoke big bone-in chuck roasts instead of briskets because it takes less than half the time.

I cant even imagine what smoker could smoke a side of cow.

Maybe this one?

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[Kelby]

This is what use. Big enough for parties and the food is amazing.

Under $300

Masterbuilt John McLemore Signature Series Vertical Smoker, Black Mfr# MB20051311 - Ace Hardware

30" propane smoker with removable water bowl and wood trip tray for customizable flavors. Smoke up to 8 chickens, 2 turkeys, 4 racks of ribs or 4 pork butts.

www.acehardware.com

Had one of those for a while and usually made smoked chicken. I finally got rid of it because I hardly ever used it (you can get rotisserie chicken everywhere now), it took up space on the patio, extra propane tank, snoopy grandkids, etc.

 

[CaughtInThe]

I didn't even know her

 

[Lisa]

Maybe this one?

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That would likely be sufficient. It would be half a tree to keep it fed with wood.

I'll keep my little Weber bullet. Its more than enough for 2-4 people

 

[Demon]

We were traveling the other day, and I saw premium brands at 12+ bucks a pack. Yikes. That's what a carton cost when I started smoking back in the day. No thanks.

I can't imagine spending that much or more everyday on something that's just going to kill you.

 

[Helix]

I can't imagine spending that much or more everyday on something that's just going to kill you.

It's a trap.

 

[j brown's body]

I’m an ex smoker. There are few things smell wise I love more than cigarette smoke.

Yeah, I walk closer to people who are smoking.

 

[j brown's body]

I have a 22" Weber bullet that I bought off Facebook marketplace for $150.00. It will smoke a whole brisket or just a few racks of ribs easily.

True, but you have to keep your eye on the fire.

 

[Lisa]

True, but you have to keep your eye on the fire.

I have a computerized temperature probe so its a phone app.

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

I have a computerized temperature probe so its a phone app.

Tempspike? Have one. Little pricey, but nice.

 

[Lisa]

Mine monitors the temp of the meat and the temp of the fire. I forget the name but it was about $100. on Amazon.

 

[j brown's body]

I have a computerized temperature probe so its a phone app.

Does it not require a rather high level of attention? Feeding more coals, etc?

 

[Lisa]

Does it not require a rather high level of attention? Feeding more coals, etc?

I can smoke a spatchocked chicken or ribs with less than a full load of charcoal and wood. A brisket takes a full load but I seldom do that(only once) A large chuck roast is about the same as a pork shoulder.

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

Mine monitors the temp of the meat and the temp of the fire. I forget the name but it was about $100. on Amazon.

Same. Look like this?

ThermoPro TP960W Digital Bluetooth Enabled Grill/Meat Thermometer Mfr# TP960W - Ace Hardware

Welcome to truly wireless grilling. Equipped with 2 probes in 1, the ThermoPro TP960W TempSpike allows you to monitor 1 piece of meat and the ambient temperature in your grill or smoker, at the same time. With 500ft signal reach, you don't have to keep checking on the meat on the grill or...

www.acehardware.com

 

[Logician Man]

I thought this thread was about “smoothies.”

The title was cut off in the recent threads tab. I paid $8for a vanilla malt last week!