looking to add to my arsinal of smokers

bigkauna

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• Jan 18, 2016

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Hey there my fellow smokers of meats, I'm looking to purchase another smoker. This is what i have now New Braunfel offset firebox smoker, A Big Chief eletric smoker, and a LEM insulated electric smoker. Each of them are used for Different meats and  smoking requirements. I'm leanig toward a Weber 26" kettle since i can smoke and grill with it. I smoke primarly, Jerky,Snack Sticks,Sausages of all kinds,Bacon,Pork anything,Brisket as well as other cuts of beef, and some fish. And just about anything else i find via Jeff's News Letter and this forum. So with that being said, Is there any of you out there that might have a suggestion for me .

 

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• Jan 18, 2016

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With what you have, sounds like you need the Grill feature of the Weber more than it's smoking ability. So sounds like the 26" is a good way to go...JJ

 

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• Jan 19, 2016

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The 26" sure has a lot of cooking area.

Al

 

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• Jan 19, 2016

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A Weber Kettle is hard to beat for versatility.  Sounds like a good option to me.

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bluewhisper

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• Jan 19, 2016

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Keep leaning toward the Weber until you fall for it. You're right, they can grill and smoke.

I'm due to get a new one; I gave my old one to a friend when I moved.

 

bigkauna

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• Jan 20, 2016

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Cool thanx for your input, I really like the weber so the weber it is

 

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• Jan 20, 2016

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I have a bunch of different smokers and grills including the Weber 26 and I use it to do both. I love it! 26 doesn't seem much bigger than a 22 but it is. It's a beast! You'll love it

 

bluewhisper

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• Jan 20, 2016

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With a Weber you're in the middle ground between grilling and smoking, depending on your method.

I'm surprised that there isn't more discussion here about that side of smoking that verges on hot and fast grilling.

 

bigkauna

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• Jan 22, 2016

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Thanks for the info,I also thought 26 was a better choice than the 22. And I've also thought about getting a propane smoker in the future.

 

Last edited: Jan 22, 2016