Looking for info.

[wyomingcooker]

Howdy all,

I'm just getting started in smoking. I've grilled for years and have just started shopping for a smoker. I'm looking for ideas, suggestions on what works best. Mostly right now what I'm wondering is, for a first smoker, what do  you old pros recommend.....gas..wood..or elec.

I have time to shop around since I'm in western Wyoming and started today by shoveling 6+ inches of snow. I doubt I'll be smoking for a while yet but want to be ready when spring hits here.

Also how does altitude effect smoking meat? I'm at 5000 ft above sea level here at home and nearly 9000' at my cabin where I grill daily when there. 

 

[davidhef88]

Welcome to SMF! I have a gas smoker and love it. There is no need to wait till spring to start smoking. I got 16 inches in 18 hours. Got that work done now there's food in the smoker.

 

[s2k9k]

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it! The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

Would you do us a favor and add your location to your profile, it helps others to know where you are when they offer advice, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!

There are a lot of variables to consider, what is your price range? how much do you want to tend to it? how much will you be smoking at one time? how often are you going to use it? what kinds of food do you want to smoke? will you use it for hot or cold smokes or both?

There are very good smokers of all types, you just have to narrow down what will fit your needs the best.

 

[show me smoke]

Yes there are many choices out there. What you chose depends on budget, how much meat you plan on cooking and how much tending you want to do. Once you decide on those factors you can narrow down choices.

 

[kathrynn]

 to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us! 

If you need any help roaming around the forums...just holler.  Will be glad to help out!

Kat