The small DC can do 2 racks if you lay them flat. If you got a rib rack you could do more.
Tips on Buying a Smoker for a novice?
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The small DC can do 2 racks if you lay them flat. If you got a rib rack you could do more.
I hate anti-pellet snobs. I've had a WSM for over 10 years in addition to a Trager.
I also own a gas Genesis in addition to a charcoal Summit.
Certain things work better for certain situations. I smoke a lot of jerky, deer sticks, etc and they are 10 times easier in the Traeger than my WSM because you can maintain 150.
Charcoal or stick smokers are great, if that's an option, no need to be an ass about it, especially when you admit you can be lazy about it.
Stop with all the alternatives. With a Big Green Egg you can do all of the above. Low and slow - put your Boston butt on at 220 degrees for 12+ hours until it hits 200 degrees without even opening the lid. Pizza - set it up for 600 degrees and get better than anything Blaze has to offer. Salmon - plank it at 250 degrees for heaven. Planked potatoes - you bet. Ribeye - 700 degrees until your preference. You never have to worry about smoke or temperature with the BGE. And for those that worry about having to "mess with t
he vents", you are missing the main point of smoking - grab a beer and enjoy the ride!
he vents", you are missing the main point of smoking - grab a beer and enjoy the ride!
How you like your rec-tech. Just ordered one and can't wait
I have a Green Mountain Daniel Boone. Former Classic Weber Kettle. Love my GMG. My Weber Smoky Mountain has been covered and stored for the last 4 years. GMG is too good, too easy, and never messes up.
Love the BGE too but it's not something that you can transport conveniently at all. It's great if you don't plan on using it for tailgating/camping etc.
I was just thinking the same thing reading through here! We've successfully narrowed things down to an electric smoker, small charcoal, large charcoal, Kamodo, Green Egg or a Traeger. I'm sure he thanks us!
I can maintain 150 or lower if I want by using the snake method in my WSM. I smoke bacon all the time at 140 using the snake method and just smoke the bacon until the snake runs out which is usually about 8 or so hours.
I don't think I've ever done a belly for 8 hours, probably 4 to 5. Typically do a maple syrup 8-9 day cure time in the fridge and put on Traeger with hickory pellets.
For sticks and sausage, I love the rectangle grate.
Some burnt ends I did from a point on the WSM a couple weeks ago.
I don't think I've ever done a belly for 8 hours, probably 4 to 5. Typically do a maple syrup 8-9 day cure time in the fridge and put on Traeger with hickory pellets.
For sticks and sausage, I love the rectangle grate.
Some burnt ends I did from a point on the WSM a couple weeks ago.
That looks great!
Yeah, you don't need to do the belly that long, but my snake will last that long and I like to let it spend as much time in the smoke as possible. I figure as long as it doesn't get higher than 140 degrees, then the belly won't ever over cook that way. I just let it go until the charcoal and wood is used up.
Pelletfans is a more up to date site. The owner of the Pellethead site passed away last year and his wife sold the site and it has gone downhill.
I first started with the charcoal smoker and then switched it out to an electric elemen on it. Big Mistake. I upgraded to a Masterbuilt electric but still a lot of work with all the racks cleaning them, putting in chips.
Finally went to the GMG Daniel Boone 3 years ago. I have the WiFi version with it, along with the thermal blanket so I can smoke year round. They have great customer service. I tinker with it added a second rack so I can do six 9-10 lb pork shoulders at a time. Added a front shelf to it. I've done burgers steaks. Reverse seared steaks are awesome. If you are going to spend some money get a pellet grill with WiFi! I've even cured and smoked pork belly and turned pork loin into Canadian Bacon.
Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know about it going downhill as I haven't been to the site in a few years. I know when I researched and finally bought my smoker, the site was invaluable. I'll have to check out pelletfans.
Hahaha no worries. I am just catching up on this thread; apparently, my email notifcation thing didn't work. Thought this thread was helpful since I had already spent 5ish hours on the Amazing Ribs site.
Yes and no buyers remorse. Wife love its cuz I've cooked almost every day since I got it.