So....I currently have a Yoder YS640 I bought and works great, no complaints. In the spirit of America and wanting what we don’t have, grass being greener, etc....I am thinking about an offset wood smoker for the days when I am here and have time to tend and want a more distinct smoke flavor.
I have a WSM and used hickory chunks in past use, only complaint is lack of real estate and the chores of not having horizontal space. I have never had a wood smoker, but I believe in buying a solid product that will last as long as possible.
I’ve been eyeballing the Lang 36 Hybrid as it’s only a bit more than the non, and a charcoal grill would probably get used with a family of 6 and for entertaining.
My questions are.....
1. How does the charcoal side work for those that have them? I’m not sure how that 2nd rack on the grill would work other than a warming shelf, so basically how useable is the grill part.
2. Compared to pellets, will I gain that much in flavor besides the satisfaction of building and tending a fire?
3. Is it worth it if already have the 640? Should I just be happy with what I have and roll with it?
4. Yoder loaded Wichita....would be about same price when all done I think...better or worse?
Any other insight or suggestions would be appreciated. Freight is 600 bucks to get the 36 to me...but it’s like 775 pounds! Thanks
I have a WSM and used hickory chunks in past use, only complaint is lack of real estate and the chores of not having horizontal space. I have never had a wood smoker, but I believe in buying a solid product that will last as long as possible.
I’ve been eyeballing the Lang 36 Hybrid as it’s only a bit more than the non, and a charcoal grill would probably get used with a family of 6 and for entertaining.
My questions are.....
1. How does the charcoal side work for those that have them? I’m not sure how that 2nd rack on the grill would work other than a warming shelf, so basically how useable is the grill part.
2. Compared to pellets, will I gain that much in flavor besides the satisfaction of building and tending a fire?
3. Is it worth it if already have the 640? Should I just be happy with what I have and roll with it?
4. Yoder loaded Wichita....would be about same price when all done I think...better or worse?
Any other insight or suggestions would be appreciated. Freight is 600 bucks to get the 36 to me...but it’s like 775 pounds! Thanks