Smoke Eater needs tips on buying first smoker.

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halliganbar

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Original poster
Sep 10, 2017
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Hello,

After a bunch of research.  A lot of my information has been found in this forum.  So hey from PA.  I grill....  A LOT.  My grilling background is extensive.  Not like I'm in competitions every week.  I have entered a few and my best was 2nd place.  I have avoided smoking because when I have the time to smoke, I don't want to get hit out for a call and end up ruining the meat I'm smoking.  So my interest has peaked and I am looking for a smoker.  The electric ones seem to be the one I am looking for, but I still want to ask the question in case I'm wrong.  Detail is not Spanish for woman. ;)

My smoker criteria

1)  The ability to babysit.

2)  The ability to also leave it alone.  Could be up to 3,4 8 hours if I get hit out for a call.

3)  Idiot proof.  This will be my first one.  Not too many bells and whistles.

4)  Relatively easy cleaning but don't want a million pieces neither.

5)  Stainless if at all possible.

6)  Reputable enough I can still order parts for.

7)  Beginner meat suggestions would be great.  I get I'm going to blow stuff up.  I'm guessing like a pork shoulder.

8)  Budget:  $700

GOAL:  Living in the country gives you some amazing options for local meat.  So I'd like to also be able to smoke.  My goal is I would like to smoke a Prime Rib for Christmas dinner this year.

aaaaannnnndddd  GO!! 

lol

Jonathan
 
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