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Best cheapo smoker?
I am running into the boonies for the 4th with my mom. I don't have capacity to haul my LBGE, and am looking for advice for a cheapie for doing a brisket and leaving behind.
Weber kettle?
TIA
Joule SV
GE induction stove
Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location
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This sounds sketchy. Any more details on your plans?
I generally frown on leaving trash in the wilderness. If you bring it in then you best bring it out.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
I think he means (I hope) leave it at Mom's house?? If so, then a Weber Kettle should be fine. I'm no brisket expert but I know before I got my eggs the Weber Kettle was working hard most every weekend for me and did great. Good luck.
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bring your grill grate, a few bricks and a bag of lump.
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There are probably better smokers out there than the kettle, but for a good versatile cooker at a good price I think that would be a good choice. It might take a little more baby sitting than something like a WSM...but the WSM aren't that cheap any more. Also for a brisky the size of a kettle will be nice. Many cheapo smokers are on the small side.
Here is the first thing I found on smoking on a kettle. You will probably have to fiddle with the dampers to keep the temp up and likely reload on coals.
http://www.weber.com/weber-nation/blog/smoking-on-a-kettle
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If rarely used, the silver without the ash catcher is good, if used more often, the Gold, 18.5" will do for most cooks and you have choice of Jumbo Joe or regular kettle for under $100.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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You can do the Travis method in an oven. Just substitute a bottle of liquid smoke for the real thing.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.____________________Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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why brisket, i used to do a leg of lamb with just a fire and a flat rock next to it to place the roast (sear roast caveman style then use flat rock as an indirect setup) no way would i do brisket. most i ever camped with was a cooking grid and a piece of plate that i kept in the back of the truck
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I used a Weber kettle plus a Smokenator for a couple of years. It can produce some excellent Q but it is a lot of work. The 22.5 does have a lot of grilling surface and it would be a great option if you just want to grill. However, because you specifically mentioned brisket, for my money the CharGriller Kamado (Akorn) would be the choice. It only costs a little more than a kettle plus a Smokenator and it will hold temps for long times like an egg. You can't get it as hot as an egg for searing because some of the plastic parts start to melt at about 600 degrees but it comes with side shelves, a filling nest, and a swing grate for $299. You'll need to buy a Chargiller platesetter equivalent for $40 to do a proper indirect low and slow.
XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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fishlessman said:why brisket, i used to do a leg of lamb with just a fire and a flat rock next to it to place the roast (sear roast caveman style then use flat rock as an indirect setup) no way would i do brisket. most i ever camped with was a cooking grid and a piece of plate that i kept in the back of the truck
(now only 16 stone)
Joule SV
GE induction stove
Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
Prosciuttos in an undisclosed locationAustin, TX -
@280pounds - look at those cheap New Braunfels stick burners. They're cheaper than WSMs and you can grill huge amounts on them as well as smoke. Get lots of fuel.
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Cook it before you go and warm it up when ready to eat.
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Be more specific on where you are going. Another Member might be able to help you out that lives near your Mom.
This can be a very friendly/helpful place at times.lolThank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
Webber smokey mountain.1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC
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Ah ok, Grill for moms place. That makes more sense.
I would get a jumbo joe.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
nolaegghead said:@280pounds - look at those cheap New Braunfels stick burners. They're cheaper than WSMs and you can grill huge amounts on them as well as smoke. Get lots of fuel.
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
The WSM is a good idea. That's what I would do if you can fit it.
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Pull it off before you leave and hold it in a Yeti or Cambro!
Good advice above. The New Braunsfels Smokers are good options...they run a couple hundo tho. In that price range, you can get a WSM.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ.... -
If it's just for a one time use, there are several WSM knockoffs out there for less than 100 bucks. Some of them around 50 bucks. I wouldn't pay for a WSM if I was going to abandon it. Go with one of these elcheapos. They will work fine for limited use.
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Photo Egg said:Be more specific on where you are going. Another Member might be able to help you out that lives near your Mom.
This can be a very friendly/helpful place at times.lol
I'd be surprised if that is around the corner from anyone, and wouldn't want to hog someone's smoker on the 4th (unless an @SGH or @caliking wannabe with 5 smokers is out there)(now only 16 stone)
Joule SV
GE induction stove
Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
Prosciuttos in an undisclosed locationAustin, TX -
20stone said:
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
cazzy said:Pull it off before you leave and hold it in a Yeti or Cambro!
I also just picked up three racks of Berkie short ribs at Revival Market, just because, and will put some of my goodies from @shucker on them.
Should be fun.... if I can find a way to cook it all.(now only 16 stone)
Joule SV
GE induction stove
Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
Prosciuttos in an undisclosed locationAustin, TX -
Yeah, if you're passing through San Antonio you can have my ProQ. It's like a WSM and travels well. You can take one section out of it and stand it up in a van or SUV. Leave the section at my house or take it with you for multilevel cooking.
They are now sold under the Naploeon brand.
http://www.napoleongrills.com/grills/product-details/productid/23/ccd/en-ca/apollo-300-charcoal-grill-and-water-smoker
XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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SGH said:If it's just for a one time use, there are several WSM knockoffs out there for less than 100 bucks. Some of them around 50 bucks. I wouldn't pay for a WSM if I was going to abandon it. Go with one of these elcheapos. They will work fine for limited use.
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20stone said:Photo Egg said:Be more specific on where you are going. Another Member might be able to help you out that lives near your Mom.
This can be a very friendly/helpful place at times.lol
I'd be surprised if that is around the corner from anyone, and wouldn't want to hog someone's smoker on the 4th (unless an @SGH or @caliking wannabe with 5 smokers is out there)
Or my Weber 26" kettle. There are lots of us multi grill BBQ freaks out there.Ha...Ha
Check the closest city on Craigs List...Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
@Botch 1 pound of charcoal is 9000 btu. 3400 btu of electric heat is about $0.10. You are hard pressed to find lump for $0.25/lb.
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cazzy said:Pull it off before you leave and hold it in a Yeti or Cambro!
Good advice above. The New Braunsfels Smokers are good options...they run a couple hundo tho. In that price range, you can get a WSM.
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Foghorn said:Yeah, if you're passing through San Antonio you can have my ProQ. It's like a WSM and travels well.
Thanks all for the good advice(now only 16 stone)
Joule SV
GE induction stove
Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
Prosciuttos in an undisclosed locationAustin, TX -
20stone said:Foghorn said:Yeah, if you're passing through San Antonio you can have my ProQ. It's like a WSM and travels well.
Thanks all for the good adviceXXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:cazzy said:Pull it off before you leave and hold it in a Yeti or Cambro!
Good advice above. The New Braunsfels Smokers are good options...they run a couple hundo tho. In that price range, you can get a WSM.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ.... -
@20stone. Get a weber OTG. You can smoke for several hours by setting the lump up in a ring along the circumference and cracking top and bottom vents just a smidge. After the weekend, your may still find the grill useful. The OTG has a thermometer in the lid. You may need to reload with lump midway. Also google bludawg brisket and you'll be good to go.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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