I'm sorry, but I took your comment more as a statement instead of a question. I never said a kamado is a superior smoker. I am happy with my kamado as a smoker, but I don't say it is the best way to smoke. As a grill I will say that a kamado is better than a WSM. Weber makes grills and they make the WSM for smoking and that leads me to believe that the WSM is not the ideal grill.Once again....how it superior? Just asking? That is why I started with "for real". I own a WSM, but still wonder if I would like BGE more. My better half wants to buy me one, but I truly wonder if it would be superior. Thanks again for the input!
Mike
We have narrowed the field to a WSM, BGE, or Kamado Joe (not all that narrow, I agree). Thinking the start with the WSM, but not really sure if it would be better to spring on the BGE or Kamado Joe. Seeking the input and wisdom of the folks on this amazing site to help make the final purchase decision.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Thanks! I have heard and read similar things related to learning the BGE/Kamado usage. As for he warranty I think that is true too since a local dealer near me basically said the same thing (to sell me all sorts of accessories too). WSM and WSN will be a match made in smoking heaven! Thanks again for the input!Glad you chose the WSM "WSN." Seems like it should have been a natural choice given your user initials are only one letter off!
The learning curve is short, no seasoning necessary (other than a grate wash), and great Q right out of the box.
I've had a coworker, a neighbor, and a friend who all owned either a BGE or Kamado-ish grill/smoker. None of them could ever get the hang of low n slow with their equipment. It was completely their fault, not the equipment, and I wasn't much help because I've never used one to experience the learning curve.
In another thread I read that BGE voids their warranty if ANYTHING but their products are used in the equipment. I don't know for a fact that is true, but here's the thread.
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/big-green-egg.250255/#post-1595195
I would get a WSM for smoking chickens, turkey, Boston butts, ribs, but for quick grilling steaks or sheshkabobs and such, I would use a Weber kettle. Just my preference.
That ability to hold heat could come in handy come winter.No, thank you. I never realized that the only difference between a WSM and a kamado was the ability to hold heat. Kicking myself for spending a little over $300 for my kamado when I could have gotten a superior product for less.
That ability to hold heat could come in handy come winter.
Well, hang me for a horse thief. I got my start on a twenty dollar thrift shop smoker. Smoked my way into being the holiday cook. Anyway, I guess I'm trying to say, don't kick yourself over the one you didn't buy. The smoker he has is a good one.The OP is in Florida. Although that state can get some cold temps, it's not Minnesota, eh. That WSM will serve him well all winter long.