Hi all, I am an amateur grill and smoke enthusiast near Nashville, TN (Franklin). Had a low cost gas smoker that is dying and an old but still functional Weber gas grill - looking to get rid of both and get one unit - any recommendations? I would consider around $1000 to be a top limit unless there is a major compelling reason. Thanks for the help!
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Welcome from Houston!!! Looks like you’ve been with us here in The Pit for awhile, glad you made an introduction!!!
To your question about cookers, what type of fuel do you think you would prefer? Looks like you’ve been running gassers. Are you looking to stay in that realm? Personally, I have a Weber Genesis gasser, a Kettle, and an old Oklahoma Joe offset stick burner. I love all 3 cookers and each has their place and use.
I’m sure several other Pit Member will chime in here shortly with solid recommendations for you. Fuel will be one of the biggest determining factors for you though, I think.
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Weber Performer 22
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Thermoworks Smoke
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Kingsford Blue Bag
Welcome from Neptune Beach, FL! What type of fuel do you want your new cooker to use? RickyBobby is right, that's the central question. Either way, you should get a PBC, lol.
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I’ve had my sights set squarely on a PBC to add to the stable for a long time now...... and then I read Jerod Broussard ‘s review of that OK Joe Bronco......... now I have a decision to make. Lol!
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Kingsford 24" grill (Free) 'Billy'
Brinkmann Smoke n Grill
Oklahoma Joe Highland, gaskets, LavaLock baffle / tuning plate. 'Big Joe'
Weber 18" Kettle ($30 CL) 'Lil' Feller'
Weber Smokey Joe ($25 CL) 'Lil' Brother'
Weber 22.5 Master Touch '93 P Code Blue($85) from fellow WKC member Bmitch 'Elwood'
Weber 22.5 Bar-B-Q Kettle '69-'70 "Patent Pending" Red ($80) from fellow WKC member dwnthehatch 'Maureen'
Weber 22.5 OTS DD Code Black ($40 CL) 'DeeDee'
Weber 22.5 OTS DO Code Black ($15 CL)
Weber 22.5 OTS E Code Black ($20 CL
Weber 22.5 OTS EE Code Black ($20 CL
Weber "C" Code 18.5" WSM '81 ($50 CL) 8-0!!!
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Weber " " Code 18.5" WSM
Weber 26.75, $199 NFM clearance !!!
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Horizon 20" Classic, w/baffle/tuning plate (FREE)
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Ol' Skool Bi-metal probe pocket thermo, that has checked / served ~ 1,000,000 meals in my possession, easily...
Maverick ET-732, (Black)
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ThermaPen Mk4 (Black), THANKS!!! to jgjeske1
Blue ThermaPen Mk4
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G'Ma's Piqua skillet, :-)( They went out of business in 1934~)
'60's Revere Ware (Mom's), + others found elsewhere
60's CorningWare 10-cup percolator (Mom's) Daily driver
50's CorningWare 10-cup percolator (G'Ma's), for a backup! ;-)
Carpy Wally World stock pots, in approx 2 gal/3gal sizes, blue speckledty-porcelain enameled
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Shi*-ton of kitchen/chef knives, most sharper than my straight-razors are. (Better steel!) Chicago Cutlery, Old Hickory, various, including some nice German stuff ;-)
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Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit!
Glad yer here now, to learn along with me!
I'm sure ya'll git plenty of suggestion as to how to spend yer budget...I'll bide my time, a spell, but haveta drop th hint that a Weber kettle is a purty versatile mochine, an certainly affordable, especial if ya find one on Craigslist, or such...
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KBQ C-60
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Welcome to the Pit from the Okanogan Valley of Washington state. Along with tips, techniques, and recipes about BBQ we have a lot of fun.
If you like music, go to this thread to hear what others are listening to and share what you like.
For jokes, go to this thread.
Go to this thread to post where you work and what your hobbies are and get to know other members here.
We are happy to have you along and looking forward to your participation.
As for recommendations, I have a KBQ and a PK360. I can recommend both, but not sure that is the road you are going down.
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> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative)
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
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Welcome from the mountain of NC. As to your question if you do more smoking than grilling take a look at the newly reviewed Oklahoma Joe pit barrel smoker. It is a high quality piece of equipment. If you grill more the PK360 would be the one to look at. It can be set up in two zones to smoke very easily to smoke. Coals on one side meat on the other.
Well those are my thoughts. I will pull the right ups over here for you.
https://amazingribs.com/grill-smoker...-smoker-review
https://amazingribs.com/grill-smoker...-smoker-review
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CyberQ
Welcome to The Pit.
In order to give you good advice, it would help if we knew a few things:
Budget - ya got that.
What do you want to cook?
How many people do you want to be able to cook for?
How much time do you want to spend tending a cook? (This can be almost set and forget to tending every 30 min or so.)
Do you have a preferred fuel - gas, charcoal, pellets, wood, or a combo - meaning one cooker that can use different fuels.
Answer these questions and we can give you better guidance on the right cooker for you.
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Weber 26.75" Kettle with SnS. Broil King Baron 5 burner. Akorn Kamado, and Akorn Jr kamado. Primo Oval Junior. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
Welcome from Baltimore, MD!A few questions;
Do you want charcoal or gas or pellet?
How many people do you usually cook for?
Do you want a single grill or more than one?
Do you like to grill more, or smoke more?
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