What's on the smoker today?

[Addicting]

25 lbs batch in my smoker, these are 12” x 2.4” tubes. The longer tubes would help but then I would have to flip them. The end near the burner would be done way faster.

 

[Gulf of America]

Figured I’d ask this here cause this is the group that knows smoking.

I’m starting to look at vertical smokers. Leaning electric and not too big, but big enough to do 20-30 lbs summer sausage, etc. Is there a certain size I should be looking at?

Any brands to look at or avoid? Should I look at propane instead of electric? I don’t have the capacity for a legit wood smoker yet.

Any insight is appreciated.

Just go big so you don't have to upgrade later.
I just got a Grilla Mammoth and it's amazing (but f-ing huge). After years of dealing with a cheapo electric wood chip vertical, I highly recommend a pellet smoker. May be harder to get an intense smoke it that's what you're after, but it's a lot easier to get a really great consistent smoke and takes a lot less maintenance during the cook.

 

[WildWill]

Just go big so you don't have to upgrade later.
I just got a Grilla Mammoth and it's amazing (but f-ing huge). After years of dealing with a cheapo electric wood chip vertical, I highly recommend a pellet smoker. May be harder to get an intense smoke it that's what you're after, but it's a lot easier to get a really great consistent smoke and takes a lot less maintenance during the cook.

This is my view as well. Go as big as you can and go pellet. If you find you're wanting more smoke flavor they make those smoke tubes but personally haven't ever had that problem.

 

[INMT]

Just go big so you don't have to upgrade later.
I just got a Grilla Mammoth and it's amazing (but f-ing huge). After years of dealing with a cheapo electric wood chip vertical, I highly recommend a pellet smoker. May be harder to get an intense smoke it that's what you're after, but it's a lot easier to get a really great consistent smoke and takes a lot less maintenance during the cook.

This is my view as well. Go as big as you can and go pellet. If you find you're wanting more smoke flavor they make those smoke tubes but personally haven't ever had that problem.

Thanks for all the replies. Now it’s time to digest the info and make a decision.

 

[INMT]

Brined and smoked. Resting now.

 

[Wvhuntandfish]

I haven’t gotten into smoking ( cigarettes or meat), but I have a neighbor who’s killing me when he smokes meat. The smell is fantastic

 

[Waspocrew]

 

[Gulf of America]

First brisket on the new pellet smoker turned out great. So much better than turkey.

 

[kiwi hunter]

Any ideas on smoking a snake?

 

[Hammsolo]

Brined, smoked and nearly completely eaten now. It was fanfreakingtastic!

 

[noharleyyet]

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Brined, smoked and nearly completely eaten now. It was fanfreakingtastic!

That color is Pavlov's bell...

 

[Wildabeest]

Any ideas on smoking a snake?

I didn’t think you had snakes down there?

 

[Hammsolo]

That color is Pavlov's bell...

Oh, and basted with buttery spicy juices every 30 minutes…

 

[Bigjay73]

Any ideas on smoking a snake?

Weber kettle, snake method

 

[kiwi hunter]

I didn’t think you had snakes down there?

The land of OZ has everything. Its a vipers pit.

 

[MarvB]

Thanksgiving feast day 2....starting with my Bacon CRACKers and then its a ham for early dinner....

 

[Dave N]

Thanksgiving feast day 2....starting with my Bacon CRACKers and then its a ham for early dinner....

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How do you do the crackers?

 

[Bigjay73]

Anyone use a turkey roaster, or any other type of cheap warmer as a holding box for brisket? Id smoke them more often, but my wife won't tolerate the smell of keeping one in the oven for hours. Id like to find something I can leave outside that I can justify financially.

 

[Bigjay73]

How do you do the crackers?

Since homie left this moron in suspense, I did some googling.

Bacon Crackers Recipe - The Recipe Critic

Introducing the easiest and tastiest appetizer that every party needs! Bacon crackers start with a buttery cracker layered with salty bacon and sprinkled with brown sugar and black pepper. It only takes 4 ingredients to make this sweet and salty snack.

therecipecritic.com

 

[CT_SD]

Anyone use a turkey roaster, or any other type of cheap warmer as a holding box for brisket? Id smoke them more often, but my wife won't tolerate the smell of keeping one in the oven for hours. Id like to find something I can leave outside that I can justify financially.

I wrap with foil then a heavy towel and put in a cooler. Have done this for up to 4 hours and still had hot brisket.