Would anyone have an opinion on The Red Box Smoker by Sweet Swine o Mine? I'm looking for a reasonably priced but very small smoker that I can use on my rather small back porch, and take with me when camping. It was recommended on another website I also follow and has some very good reviews on Amazon. I don't see it in the database here for any reviews or feedback. This unit is pretty small and I need something useful, but small, and doesn't break the bank. Comments greatly appreciated.
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This looks like a pretty solid unit. Max Good should be along soon to answer your questions.
BTW - Welcome to The Pit! -
Howdy Mike! I'm from Baltimore as well. Currently living in Arbutus.Comment
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I can't advise on this product. But if you are looking for a small, portable smoker I highly recommend the Weber Smokey Mountain 14.5". This little thing can cook and it has a deceptive amount of capacity. I have used it at home and have travelled with it. LOVE this little cooker.Comment
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I checked out the product and it looks like a mini Backwoods Chubby. It looks like a really solid product.
I recommend analyzing it against the 14.5 WSM and try to determine which provides better value and is better suited to your wants/needs.Comment
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Check out the Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett. I've read great stuff about it and it's on sale for Mothers Day. It's a pellet smoker with wifi and they have an app so you can control it from wherever you are. A guy on here I believe it was said he did a full packer brisket on his. It's made to be portable. $349 with a stainless top is a no brainer for me. I have to wait until next year to buy one or my wife will throw me out. I'm restricted to one new grill a year and I just got a PK.Comment
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Hi everyone! - and thanks for all the great feedbackComment
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I wanted to say again how much I appreciate all your comments - esp. since I'm a newbie and still learning. I just called SSOM and spoke to a gentleman there who told me it is in fact a Backwoods design. They stopped making this model, SSOM bought the design and started manufacturing them again. Very good conversation, and the gentleman I spoke with also spoke highly of WSM, gave me pro's and con's to both - so I believe he was being very honest and candid with me. Don - thanks for the feedback to on Green Mountain - but I think I want a charcoal smoker - mostly if I'm camping, with limited sources nearby - almost every 'camp store' in the universe will at least have charcoal - even if they can't refill a propane tank - but the idea of a semi-automated WiFi controllable unit sounds great!Comment
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LOL though - I really am stuck between the WSM 14.5 and this Red Box ... one more question to the group? - how do WSM's do in cold weather? ... and does anyone have any idea ~ how large a brisket one might get in a WSM 14.5?Comment
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A 14" brisket at it's longest widest point. It'll shrink as it cooks. You can "push" it inwards to get a bit larger brisket in there. If it's out of the wind, a WSM will do fine in cold weather.Comment
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As Miss Candy says they do fine in the cold. The colder it is the more a WSM likes it. Lots of cooks here at sub zero. To be honest its easier to hold temp @ 9° than it is 90°Comment
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Thank you all again - great input ... argh though ... decisions, decisions ...
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Dude get the red box. It's way cool!Comment
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Jon - I may just have to for that very reason ... I don't know why, but something in my gut is telling me to take a chance on this unit. I'm going to think about it some more though. Part of what is selling me on it is the conversation I had with the owner - he just seemed so genuine and honest.Comment
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... and the fact that it's tiny - which I really need something small.Comment
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