is there such a thing as a mini smoker ?

[cal1956]

its just the two of us and i hate firing up the smoker for small amounts of meat
sometimes i will smoke 6-8 pork chops and freeze them for later , but it would be nice to have a mini smoker instead of using the big one, is there such a thing ?

 

[Ringer]

This thread always comes to mind. I love this. Thanks again crippledcracker

Tiny stainless offset that really works.

Made this little stainless offset and was surprised how well it actually works. I use it all the time for lunch when I'm working in the garage.

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[cal1956]

thats the perfect size . now if someone would make them and sell them

 

[xbubblehead]

Just two of us here also so I got a CharBroil bullet smoker. At around 14" usable space on each of 2 grids it's the perfect size and by sealing a couple of joint leaks with high temp felt tape I get very good temp control.

 

[gmc2003]

Weber Smokey Mountain 14" is a good one. It also comes in a medium size 18".

Chris

 

[cal1956]

after i started this thread i thought about those, seems like i had one in my early 20s , seems like more of a grill than smoker but i could be wrong, its been to long to remember much about how i liked it

 

[gmc2003]

after i started this thread i thought about those, seems like i had one in my early 20s , seems like more of a grill than smoker but i could be wrong, its been to long to remember much about how i liked it

WSMs are more smokers then grills. You can grill on them, but there are better options. They were introduced in the early 80s I think.

Chris

 

[BandCollector]

Awhile back a bunch of us made these. . .Mini WSM's

 

[cal1956]

around 1980 sounds about right , i like the off set idea better, would like something i could use hickory chunks in .....might have to talk to a welder about making one, but that could be an expense way to go

 

[xbubblehead]

around 1980 sounds about right , i like the off set idea better, would like something i could use hickory chunks in .....might have to talk to a welder about making one, but that could be an expense way to go

Just bury the wood chunks in the charcoal for minimum flare up and good smoke. I make a ring of charcoal around a 1 pound coffee can with both ends cut out, pour my lit charcoal into the can and pull the can out with tongs or gloves, burns at 250 - 275 for hours. If you use water in the pan it really steadies the temp or you can put rocks in the pan for higher temp smoking. Good quality bullet smokers really do work well, take up little space, require minimum baby-sitting and won't break the bank.

 

[cal1956]

i was just now looking at an electric Char -Broil on amazon for $150.00 , never used an electric before but i think this one has only 524 sq.in of cooking space so its nice and small i'm sure it would take some getting used to ,but i'm thinking it might just work for us once i figure it out

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Awhile back a bunch of us made these. . .Mini WSM's
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Yea John, agree…. what happened to those? Seems the trend dropped off, I still have mine! Talk about a very reliable and rock solid little smoker/grill!

 

[normanaj]

Just two of us here too.

I have the 30" MES and the 14.5" WSM.Both fill the bill for me.

 

[Lonzinomaker]

Smokin-It just brought out a small electric smoker. They call it the Sydney Camper Smoker, they rate it to hold up to 10# of meat. I have their #1 that I bought 2 years ago to take camping and love it. I use it for all my small batch smoking instead of using the bigger #3 that I have.

 

[cal1956]

what kinda temps do these things hold at and can you control the temp at all ?

 

[cal1956]

where do i find those ?

 

[normanaj]

Smokin-It just brought out a small electric smoker.

Just checked it out.Nice.

Just what Jane wants to see on the patio...another toy!

 

[normanaj]

where do i find those ?

''SMOKIN-IT'', camper model smoker, stainless steel electric smoker

This electric, stainless steel smoker was designed for ease of use and portability. Every 'SMOKIN-IT' smoker comes with heavy leg levelers, stainless steel shelving, smoke box, and a thermostat for temperature control up to 250 Degrees.

www.smokin-it.com

 

[civilsmoker]

If you want the pellet variety here you go! This thing is AWESOME!

It has a 150 to 550 temp range and a true PID controller!

 

[cal1956]

that sydney looks great. i like that it has a temp control