brickguy221
Smoking Fanatic
I have both and know that charcoal is more time consuming than a MES, at least for me anyhow, but to each his own ...
There is absolutely nothing hard or time consuming about using a good charcoal smoker.

I have both and know that charcoal is more time consuming than a MES, at least for me anyhow, but to each his own ...
There is absolutely nothing hard or time consuming about using a good charcoal smoker.
I have the 22.5" WSM charcoal smoker. Not once did I have to add more charcoal during any of my smokes. Once you have it dialed, she couldn't be any more stable. However, I usually smoke during good to fair ambient conditions. Pros and Cons with all smokers.One of the differences is the time spent reloading fuel to maintain a relatively stable temperature.
Sounds like a plan.
JP61, I have the 4 grate Smoky Mountain series smoker and the bottom drawer for charcoal isn't that big....Even in perfect temperatures outside I am adding charcoal to it to keep the temp to the 190-200 mark....Figured an electric would keep the temp steady throughtout the smoke only adding chips to smoke the meat... I am buying an electric and compare the 2....Thanks!
With the smokers I initially listed (CS< SI< ST), you put in wood chunks at the start of the smoke and walk away. No need to add more wood during or throughout the smoke. You can do so, but it is not necessary.
JP61, I have the 4 grate Smoky Mountain series smoker and the bottom drawer for charcoal isn't that big....Even in perfect temperatures outside I am adding charcoal to it to keep the temp to the 190-200 mark....Figured an electric would keep the temp steady throughtout the smoke only adding chips to smoke the meat... I am buying an electric and compare the 2....Thanks!
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Thanks Sarge. I do know that about the wood chips. Debating on the Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker and the Landmann 32" smoker. Both have good reviews and a few that scare me. I will get one by end of week and take a chance! Thanks again