Totally new to smoke

[tlg4942]

Terry, I never really use my CB electric smoker and would glad to gift it. Needs a couple of mods that I'm sure you could do.  It's a couple of years old but in still great working order.

Ray,  Thanks for the offer!!!! 

[drholly]

I'm jumping in late - but have to agree for charcoal it is almost impossible to beat the Weber Kettle. I have the performer, but had a basic 22 1/2" for over a decade - gave it to my brother when I bought the Performer.

I also have the Char-Broil electric (digital and original.) The original had some bad decisions in materials. The door was warped and eve the replacement was as well. However, the new one - the digital is extremely well made - VERY solid, and reaches and holds temps like a champ. For those days when I want to just put something on to smoke and run off to do errands or just be lazy - I really like this smoker.

[RAD]

Terry, I never really use my CB electric smoker and would glad to gift it. Needs a couple of mods that I'm sure you could do.  It's a couple of years old but in still great working order.

Ray,  Thanks for the offer!!!!

Let me know and we can set something up next week

[tomcrete1]

Sorry, I'm also late to the discussion, Pardon me but the Char Broiler SRG with Tommy Mods does nice work at smoking, roasting and grilling.  Maybe not looked at always as a smoker but compared to Weber kettle or PBC it does a comparable job and is more flexible and affordable.

Just Saying,   

[tomcrete1]

Sorry, I'm also late to the discussion, Pardon me but the Char Broiler SRG with Tommy Mods does nice work at smoking, roasting and grilling.  Maybe not looked at always as a smoker but compared to Weber kettle or PBC it does a comparable job and is more flexible and affordable.

Just Saying,   

They do have the electric model, although I referred to gas, still works better than most gas smokers as long as you apply the tommy mods. 

[tlg4942]

Well , I pondered over the issue obseively the last few days...
I read the comments, talked to Jack and PM'ed Mike aka HighonSmoke...
 I woke up this morning at 4:30 thinking about this and decided it had to be finished today.
The webber kettle was recommended by most of you and I know it will fit the bill.
 I told Kerry I was going to take one more look in Foley Al since HD , Lowes and Academy Sports are all right together there. Just to be positive... Besides I needed to take a closer look at a Pig Plex scope at Academy
  Nothing at Academy in the way of grills that fit the budget...
Rolled over to HD because I expected Lowes to be the final location and purchase place.
Nope, HD had a killer deal on the kettle! Almost heaven sent ...
 199.99 marked down from $349. I Saw it and showed Kerry. Her reaction was "looks like we're done"looking.
 They even had one still in the box ! I expected the floor model.
I put it together when we got home and must say I am very impressed with the quality and ease of assembly. How refreshing!
 Kerry found a nice grill/ smokeing guide book at Tractor Supply on the way home that started off with the Weber Kettle! Wow!
Now, do I go back and buy me the other(last) one? Decisions , decisions. Kerry said I should have got it while I was there.
 Back in the fall some of us met at Jacks. Tim and Mike used a charcoal box called the  Low and Sear. They got one batch of coals to run close to 18 hours... Correct me if I'm wrong on those times.
So I have order Zack one of those to go with the kettle as well.

[tlg4942]

Well , I pondered over the issue obseively the last few days...
I read the comments, talked to Jack and PM'ed Mike aka HighonSmoke...
 I woke up this morning at 4:30 thinking about this and decided it had to be finished today.
The webber kettle was recommended by most of you and I know it will fit the bill.
 I told Kerry I was going to take one more look in Foley Al since HD , Lowes and Academy Sports are all right together there. Just to be positive... Besides I needed to take a closer look at a Pig Plex scope at Academy
  Nothing at Academy in the way of grills that fit the budget...
Rolled over to HD because I expected Lowes to be the final location and purchase place.
Nope, HD had a killer deal on the kettle! Almost heaven sent ...
 199.99 marked down from $349. I Saw it and showed Kerry. Her reaction was "looks like we're done"looking.
 They even had one still in the box ! I expected the floor model.
I put it together when we got home and must say I am very impressed with the quality and ease of assembly. How refreshing!
 Kerry found a nice grill/ smokeing guide book at Tractor Supply on the way home that started off with the Weber Kettle! Wow!
Now, do I go back and buy me the other(last) one? Decisions , decisions. Kerry said I should have got it while I was there.
 Back in the fall some of us met at Jacks. Tim and Mike used a charcoal box called the  Low and Sear. They got one batch of coals to run close to 18 hours... Correct me if I'm wrong on those times.
So I have order Zack one of those to go with the kettle as well.

heres the Slow and Sear link. http://www.abcbarbecue.com/#!slow-n-sear/cab8

[smokeasaurus]

That is a sweet set up 

[Pappymn]

Drive away fast. You stole that

[tomcrete1]

Nice set up! Way to go

[IR2dum]

Terry, that is one sweet deal. Let me know when you fire it up and I'll drop by for a bite or two.

[tlg4942]

Terry, that is one sweet deal. Let me know when you fire it up and I'll drop by for a bite or two.

its off to Zaks tomorrow ..well this afternoon at this point...
It's yet to be seen if I go get the last one at HD in the morning. But as always I have plenty of things to cook on so you know you can stop by any time... We'll do something even if it's "wrong"... 

[Jaxon]

Did I mention how happy I am with the Fire Butler?

[teesquare]

Jack is right Terry,  the Fire Butler is the ticket. No knock on the Slow and Sear - the  'Butler just does some things that are unique in it's approach to cooking. I love the big flat top - that it comes with for searing, and it will get down to low and slow temps too

[muebe]

Great deal!

You scored!