Hi from Long Island NY

joe442

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Dec 19, 2012

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Joe here from Long Island. Don't have a smoker yet. I tend to research everything to death before I get anything.

As I said in my first post I am looking for a smoker that is great in cold weather. I don't want to wait till spring. Willing to spend $150-$250, $300 tops. My favorite food and my first smoke would be pulled pork and ribs. Then sausage.

Joe

 

s2k9k

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Hi Joe! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

humdinger

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Hey Joe! One word, Propane!

I wholeheartedly believe that charcoal is the true spirit of smoking and electric is great for "set-it-and-forget-it", but I love the heat control propane smokers give me during the cold michigan winters. True they can run a little warm during the dog days of summer, but it's nothing a few simple mods can't fix. Here's a link to the SMF propane smokers. Just my .02

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/products/category/propane-smokers

 

so ms smoker

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• Dec 19, 2012

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  Welcome Joe. Glad you found us! As to which smoker. I guess your first decision will be gas, electric, charcoal, or stick burner.You should be able to find a good quality smoker in any of these in your budget. I know that doesn't narrow it down any, but the possibilities are almost unlimited! Feel free to ask questions.

  Mike

 

joe442

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Dec 19, 2012

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• Dec 19, 2012

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It will be a gas smoker. Something like a Smoke Vault or from GOSM.

Thanks Dave, I will check out the e-course

 

rtbbq2

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• Dec 19, 2012

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joe442 said:

It will be a gas smoker. Something like a Smoke Vault or from GOSM.

Thanks Dave, I will check out the e-course

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The e-course is a good way to get started. Some good tips to be had....I live in Minnesota and use a Kamado kooker and a MES30. Both can handle the cold without issue. The electric is easier to control the heat when I make sausage since the heat is low 160° compared to smoking other meats 225° - 240°. The lump coal Kamado kooker is very effecient on fuel...I like using both units. Can't really I favor on over the other..I think everyone should have a few options. Whatever you decide to buy, learn how the machine works. You can make great bbq on any smoker you choose.....