I've been going back and forth for the past year on which vertical smoker I wanted to get to replace my offset stick burner. First of all, the only reason I am replacing my baby is that she's falling apart, there are only so many years one can use an inexpensive Char-griller.
Since I've also started cold smoking, I decided propane was the way to go based on my budget. Being able to add an in-line valve will be a huge asset. I also needed a lot of surface area.
I had settled on the 40" Masterbuilt propane unit but when price shopping I noticed Cabelas had an exclusive variation of that unit. The only difference I can see is that it comes with a cover and sausage hangars. $199.99, only five bucks more than amazon had the other one.
Picked it up yesterday, seasoned it last night, have some pork loin and kielbasa on it this morning.
Speaking of kielbasa, has anyone else smoked the kielbasa that Stanley's in Toledo makes? I'm in Columbus Ohio but the local Kroger stores carry it. The stuff is absolutely amazing!
Since I've also started cold smoking, I decided propane was the way to go based on my budget. Being able to add an in-line valve will be a huge asset. I also needed a lot of surface area.
I had settled on the 40" Masterbuilt propane unit but when price shopping I noticed Cabelas had an exclusive variation of that unit. The only difference I can see is that it comes with a cover and sausage hangars. $199.99, only five bucks more than amazon had the other one.
Picked it up yesterday, seasoned it last night, have some pork loin and kielbasa on it this morning.
Speaking of kielbasa, has anyone else smoked the kielbasa that Stanley's in Toledo makes? I'm in Columbus Ohio but the local Kroger stores carry it. The stuff is absolutely amazing!
