11-30-2015, 12:44 PM
Sully Wrote:I can't remember how far back it was or which thread or if we even discussed the specifics but does anyone have a recommendation for smoker brands. Looking to go propane probably unless someone has a good reason not to. Masterbuilt comes up a lot during searches but many reviews say it isn't very good. Would love a big pellet grill but way out of the price range right now. Looking at probably the biggest models too. So like the 44in models. Camp chef comes up as a favorite but their wide model doesn't look that big and I would prefer two door if possible.Personally I think buying a propane smoker is a waste of money. Youre probably not going to like it very much and going to want to upgrade pretty quickly.
Pellet grills can be had for $400, if thats still out of your range, then offset smokers are really cheap and building an ugly drum smoker is even cheaper. Those will challenge you and teach you LOTS about smoking too.
I have an electric that I was just about to throw on craigslist for cheap. Its no better/worse than propane (other than not having to buy propane) but its cheap and will hold you over until you get something wood fired.