Hunter115522 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 So I been using a cheap Masterbuilt electric smoker for years now. It's served its purpose, and has been great..but I'm looking to take my smoking up a notch. I really don't know much about them. Ideally, I'm looking for a smoker/grill combo. Something I could use for burgers, dogs, etc. I've looked up traeger, and pit boss. Not opposed to a pellet type, but again, know nothing about them. I don't have tons of room for it, so looking for something no bigger then a basic BBQ grill. Any insight/info/opinions would be great. Thanks guys. LPJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksnbows Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 There should be several posts here you can search and I’m sure others will weigh in as well. Who doesn’t love smoked meats? I’m a propane smoker guy, so I can’t help you. Hunter115522 1 https://www.troutscapes.com/ https://nativefishcoalition.org/national-board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not on the rug Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I'd throw a vote against any sort of smoker/grill combo. Get a separate smoker and grill. How much smoking do you plan on doing? How much effort are you willing to put into smoking? Do you want to babysit it all day long? Do you want to make a few adjustments throughout the day? Do you want to set it and forget it? So...I vote on a Weber kettle (22" or 26") as a grill and some sort of smoker that fits whatever level of effort you're willing to put into the smoking process. I'm sure we can make some good recommendations for smokers based on your answers Hunter115522 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter115522 Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, not on the rug said: I'd throw a vote against any sort of smoker/grill combo. Get a separate smoker and grill. How much smoking do you plan on doing? How much effort are you willing to put into smoking? Do you want to babysit it all day long? Do you want to make a few adjustments throughout the day? Do you want to set it and forget it? So...I vote on a Weber kettle (22" or 26") as a grill and some sort of smoker that fits whatever level of effort you're willing to put into the smoking process. I'm sure we can make some good recommendations for smokers based on your answers I guess maybe a couple smokes per month, nothing crazy. As far as babysitting it all day and effort, I'd rather have more of a "set it and forgot it" kinda thing, especially since we just had our first baby.. Between him and work I don't have the time I used to lol. So I guess something easy to use, but hopefully would still provide good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not on the rug Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Hunter115522 said: I guess maybe a couple smokes per month, nothing crazy. As far as babysitting it all day and effort, I'd rather have more of a "set it and forgot it" kinda thing, especially since we just had our first baby.. Between him and work I don't have the time I used to lol. So I guess something easy to use, but hopefully would still provide good results. Ok. So offset smokers probably require the most babysitting, then you have your Weber Smoky Mountains which run a little easier, then your barrel-styles (Gateway, Pit Barrel, Bronco Pro) and then the easiest would be the pellet smoker. I honestly think that for most folks, the pellet smoker is the way to go. Set it at forget. Some of them actually serve and do a decent job as a grill as well. Maybe some of the other guys here will chime in about that. Hunter115522 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbob1 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Hunter115522 said: I guess maybe a couple smokes per month, nothing crazy. As far as babysitting it all day and effort, I'd rather have more of a "set it and forgot it" kinda thing, especially since we just had our first baby.. Between him and work I don't have the time I used to lol. So I guess something easy to use, but hopefully would still provide good results. Used this for years plug it and forget it the amount of time you use it this should fit your bill. 👍 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Smokehouse-Products-Little-Chief-Front-Load-Smoker/7386358 Edited August 9, 2022 by hunterbob1 Hunter115522 1 “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.” -Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haskell_Hunter Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, not on the rug said: I'd throw a vote against any sort of smoker/grill combo. Get a separate smoker and grill. How much smoking do you plan on doing? How much effort are you willing to put into smoking? Do you want to babysit it all day long? Do you want to make a few adjustments throughout the day? Do you want to set it and forget it? So...I vote on a Weber kettle (22" or 26") as a grill and some sort of smoker that fits whatever level of effort you're willing to put into the smoking process. I'm sure we can make some good recommendations for smokers based on your answers You just contradicted yourself! Weber kettle is excellent for both direct grilling and low and slow smoking. Hunter115522 1 Sapere aude. Audeamus. When you cannot measure, your knowledge is meager and unsatisfactory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not on the rug Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Haskell_Hunter said: You just contradicted yourself! Weber kettle is excellent for both direct grilling and low and slow smoking. Sort of. I love my Weber 26 and think it's the most versatile grill in the world. It serves as a decent smoker under good weather conditions. If there is any wind or if it's cold outside, it's a lousy smoker. I've smoked plenty of meat on my 26, but 99 times out of 100, if I'm smoking something it's going in my Bronco Pro. Edited August 9, 2022 by not on the rug Hunter115522 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbob1 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 You 2 want to debate, doesn't help the original question asked by the op start your own thread! Hunter115522, DonW, Kayak Ken and 1 other 1 3 “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.” -Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not on the rug Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, hunterbob1 said: You 2 want to debate, doesn't help the original question asked by the op start your own thread! No debate Bob. Tim is 100% wrong. About everything. Always. hunterbob1, DonW, Bucksnbows and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbob1 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just now, not on the rug said: No debate Bob. Tim is 100% wrong. About everything. Always. Oh boy, now you did it Phil..lol not on the rug and DonW 2 “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.” -Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haskell_Hunter Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, not on the rug said: Sort of. I love my Weber 26 and think it's the most versatile grill in the world. It serves as a decent smoker under good weather conditions. If there is any wind or if it's cold outside, it's a lousy smoker. I've smoked plenty of meat on my 26, but 99 times out of 100, if I'm smoking something it's going in my Bronco Pro. Wind is the enemy of any smoker. DonW, Hunter115522 and not on the rug 1 2 Sapere aude. Audeamus. When you cannot measure, your knowledge is meager and unsatisfactory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not on the rug Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Haskell_Hunter said: Wind is the enemy of any smoker. Very true. Some smokers are better than others though... Intakes/Exhausts are more "protected," walls are insulated, doors are sealed/airtight, etc. Hunter115522 and DonW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer4reel Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 We have a 600 pit boss and an 1100 pitboss . we use the smaller one for smoking normal meals every week . ‘The larger one for bigger stuff , including deer sticks , fish , etc. The 600 takes up very little space Hunter115522 1 Captain Dan Bias REELMUSIC SPORTFISHING 50# Striper live release club. http://reelmusicsportfishing.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV1 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 39 minutes ago, Haskell_Hunter said: Weber kettle is excellent for both direct grilling and low and slow smoking. Yep, get the kettle, add a Slow N Sear to it and you have both a grill, and smoker. Requires some attention but after several times you will get the hang of the vents and it's not too bad. Haskell_Hunter and Hunter115522 2 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation UNDER GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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