Recent content by archer75

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    Which size Weber Smokey Mountain would be best? 18 or 22?

    Need the 22 to fit a full packer brisket without having to cut it in half. That's why I went with the big one. I do put water in my pan. But I got an aluminum plate that goes on top of it and I cover that with foil which makes clean up easy.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Thanks! I also need to check on the midsized 800 model to see if I can on that as well.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Any chance you could measure the bottom grill grate? I'm curious of the dimensions on these to see if I can fit a full size packer brisket. Thanks!
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    Need a verticle meat smoker

    I had a pit barrel cooker and sold it. Felt too limited. I got a 22" WSM and i'm much happier with that. I went with the larger model as I want to fit a full packer brisket.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Correct. Not the surface area. The actual dimensions of the cooking area.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    That's the dimensions of the smoker itself. Not the cooking surface which is what I'm after.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    No. That's it.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Of course. But that's not dimensions, just surface area. I want to know the X/Y dimensions.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    smaller size. Lower price. Now they have 3 sizes to offer in their gravity feed series. I just wish they listed the actual dimensions of the cooking surface.
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    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    They announced a new 800 model today: https://www.masterbuilt.com/collections/smokers/products/masterbuilt%C2%AE-gravity-series%E2%84%A2-800-digital-charcoal-griddle-grill-smoker
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    Your Favorite Pellets?

    Whatever is cheapest. I've used hundreds, if not thousdands of pounds of pellets for many many years and haven't found much of a difference honestly. I use bear mountain a lot as they're $9.99/20lb(that's regular, not sale price) and they review well and I don't have to drive far to get them...
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    Kingsford Briquettes vs. Royal Oak Ridge Briquettes: Burn Temperature, Time, and Ash Comparison

    Review on some charcoals. Royal oak ridges win! https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-charcoal-for-grilling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed
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    Pellet grill (Traeger) = less smoke flavor?

    Mine stays in the garage. It has never, in 8 years, had so much as a drop of rain on it. I just leave it at the front of the garage and open the door and smoke away. The garage has an overhang as well so I can push it in the driveway a bit and it stays dry. I have other options for searing...
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    Pellet grill (Traeger) = less smoke flavor?

    IF one wants those accessories, yes. But not everyone needs or wants those so best to leave those out and the individual can decide what they need. I don't need a cover or shelf or sear zone. I only care about the base price. I'd put rec-tec, green mountain, pit boss and traeger (except...
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    Pellet grill (Traeger) = less smoke flavor?

    There are maks, yoders and fast eddies starting $1600/$1800+. But yeah, they are certainly pricey. And you're right about the accessories. I'm in the market for an upgrade myself.
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