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  1. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    Thanks again "Old Sarge" you were a real help as were the others who commented...I do enjoy bouncing questions off the many wise people here! 
  2. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    Thanks to everyone for your ideas and thoughts.... I went to my local Gander Mountain store and checked out the Landmann 32" electric smoker. Still deciding if I would l purchase that or possibly check out the electric smokers at Smokin-It   Either way I would like to see the difference in...
  3. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    Thanks daRickster. Appreciate the words! Mike
  4. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    Thank
  5. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    Thanks JM2C I was thinking of building a wall type structure in the back yard to stop most of the wind from slowing the heat to stay at a temp over 200. I do constantly check charcoal and chunks of hickory, Apple, etc that I use to smoke also. I love charcoal flavor but am just researching what...
  6. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

  7. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    I have just started my search for an electric smoker. I have gone online but I would rather come to this site and listen to the wisdom of people here. I will check out the items you mentioned. Thank you so much.
  8. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    Thank you Sarge.... I checked the Cookshack and don't think I can go with the $700 + smokers so I will check the others and will get back to you.... I do appreciate the help!   The one question I do have,  if I am using "electric smokers" will my electric bill skyrocked after using the...
  9. pargeman

    Electric smokers vs charcoal smokers?

    I have been smoking for the last 2 years with a charcoal smoker.  With wind, etc it is hard to keep the temperature constant at 220 and over.  My meats are all taking at least an extra hour because of the way the temp fluxuates up and down.  I am now thinking of an electric smoker to try...
  10. pargeman

    Opinions on a charcoal smoker for under $300

    Thanks jbili. But until I look at the smoker it sounds like the same thing I am doing now.
  11. pargeman

    Opinions on a charcoal smoker for under $300

    c farmer I'm fairly new here...c joe? on your build?? Is that an article you wrote?
  12. pargeman

    Opinions on a charcoal smoker for under $300

    jbili, I have to ask this...I looked online at the smoker...the bowl at bottom for charcoal and the one with water...Is there room to put more charcoal and wood chunks in that door??? I want a bigger area so I don't have to push the fire around when I put more charcoal and wood in during...
  13. pargeman

    Opinions on a charcoal smoker for under $300

    Thanks for the advice jbili.....I will definitely check on that!! c farmer.....cant build a mini....Not very good with building things...rookie here...
  14. pargeman

    Opinions on a charcoal smoker for under $300

    I have a cheap (wal mart) brinkmann charcoal grill...I am looking for a bigger a little more expensive smoker that isn't electric or gas. I feel that smoking should be charcoal. I do like the Landmann Smoky Mountain Charcoal Smoker 34"..The idea of 2 doors at bottom for charcoal and water HAS TO...
  15. pargeman

    Best Beginner Charcoal Smoker

    I am new also to smoking meat so I bought the cheap Brinkmann....I have smoked chicken and ribs already and have enjoyed some great tasting meat...I bought a new gauge with numbers and doing the small and easy meats before I buy something new to do bigger meats!!! Good luck...
  16. pargeman

    Charcoal smoker vs propane?

    Thank you everyone....When I get time away from work I will look into this more...I do prefer charcoal if I have a long time to cook...My smoker is supposed to hold 10lbs of charcoal but I have not put that much in at once....I am buying a new gauge so I can see numbers and not words on it to...
  17. pargeman

    Charcoal smoker vs propane?

    I haven't read a lot on this but smoking with charcoal my first 2 times seemed to go well...I have seen others using a propane tank to cook....Wouldn't you go through a whole tank in a 4-5 hour smoke using propane?? What advantages would there be in using a propane tank?? Helps with charcoal...
  18. pargeman

    Looking for a new gauge

    Thanks so much..Will definitely try that site!
  19. pargeman

    Looking for a new gauge

    I have a cheap Brinkmann smoker....On the outside of smoker my gauge says----  Warm, Ideal, and Hot....Where can I go to buy a new gauge with numbers so I can regulate the temperature of the smoker?? It just screws onto outside of smoker??? Any ideas??? Thank you!!!
  20. pargeman

    New to smoking meat!

    twingijon,  thanks for the advice....I tried chicken breasts with bone yesterday with just a couple of hickory chunks and after 4 hours the meat was juicy, very tasty, and the family loved it!! Really cant beat charcoal!  I didn't go rub this time...went with a NY State Fair marinade....was...
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