Looking for a reliable smoker up to $1000

[How2doit?]

I tried Pit Boss. Twice. Two different models and they both suck. Customer support ? What a joke.
Anyway, I am not here to be bashing the brand. What should I get for about $1000 that is reliable ? GO...

 

[TNJAKE]

My pitboss has been rocking flawlessly for over 400 cooks and customer service has been great. Good luck on finding a smoker. For that money rec tec is probably the way to go

 

[jcam222]

If you want to stay with pellets I’d go Rec Tec for what you have to spend. You can get the 590 or save a bit and get the 700.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

I agree with Jake.
If you're wanting to stay with a pellet grill, then check out Rec-Tec. If you're wanting to go all electric, then check out Smokin-it.

''SMOKIN-IT'' Smoker Model #2D with Digital PID temperature controls

Every 'SMOKIN-IT' Model #2D smoker comes with heavy duty casters, 4 Standard stainless steel shelves, 1 Drip pan, smoke box, state of the art PID digital temperature controller.

www.smokin-it.com

For that price and free shipping, you got some $$ leftover for meat!

 

[jcam222]

If you are tired of moving parts and electronics you could always consider a cabinet smoker too. Backwoods chubby rims about $899. I love my 270 charcoal cabinet.

 

[smokin peachey]

What all are you looking for in a smoker? What do you plan on using it for? Do you intend to cold smoke? Do you want to sear with it?

 

[How2doit?]

What all are you looking for in a smoker? What do you plan on using it for? Do you intend to cold smoke? Do you want to sear with it?

 

[How2doit?]

I mostly smoke brisket and chicken. Some salmon here and there

 

[smokin peachey]

Have you considered an offset?

 

[How2doit?]

Have you considered an offset?

I have not. I did grill most of my life using charcoal but never smoked. Now that I am in love with briskets and the smoke flavor I don’t know where to start...

 

[smokin peachey]

I’d recommend keeping an eye on Craigslist for an offset if you think you are up to it.

 

[smokin peachey]

Where are you located?

 

[How2doit?]

Where are you located?

Spokane Washington
Any feedback on the Oklahoma Joes?

 

[smokin peachey]

Everyone says they aren’t built like they used to be.

 

[smokin peachey]

Check this out https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/the-journey-to-a-bell-fab-smoker.294158/

 

[smokin peachey]

Here is another https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/bellfab-smoker.294857/

If you have any questions on these shoot TNJAKE a message he should be able to help. I forget the cost but thought they were reasonably priced.

 

[D.W.]

I have not. I did grill most of my life using charcoal but never smoked. Now that I am in love with briskets and the smoke flavor I don’t know where to start...

If you want to go offset bump up your budget by 50-100% to get something you won't have to replace as long as you do standard maintenance. If you enjoy the smoke flavor, offset stick burners will yield the best results, but it takes time and attention cooking on one. That being said, you can limit effort and headache by going with a quality pit.

 

[How2doit?]

Here is another https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/bellfab-smoker.294857/

If you have any questions on these shoot TNJAKE a message he should be able to help. I forget the cost but thought they were reasonably priced.

Very good. Thanks a lot

 

[daspyknows]

I started outwith a similar budget and ultimately decided to spend a bit more and ordered one of these http://www.horizonbbqsmokers.com/backyard-smokers-1/20-marshal-smoker. Now I am just waiting on delivery. I figured I didn't want to buy something and then want to upgrade.

 

[pops6927]

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