Been so busy this summer so I haven't been on here too often. But after a long wait, my Shirley Fabrication smoker came home with me at the beginning of August. A buddy of mine and I took the trip from Long Island, NY down to Tuscaloosa, AL to pick her up. Paul and Tyler Shirley and their whole crew were a pleasure to work with. They allow you to change your mind about the build, contact them personally and often to ask questions and cannot be nicer people. After a lot of thought during the wait time I decided on the following:
24x60 Straight back elevated cabinet smoker with a elevated and rotated warmer. Some of the add ons I asked for were a wood basket, removable tongue, sausage hooks for the warmer, a raised charcoal grate for the warmer, a damper that closes off heat to the main chamber and allows you to use the warmer as a vertical smoker, a fold down shelf with paper towel holder, and a stainless steel shelf across the whole front of the cooker.
I have already used it quite a bit and it so versatile. Smoker, grill, pizza oven, etc. Holds temps like a champ and gives me the capacity to cook for large crowds. Last weekend I had the honor of cooking for over 1000 veterans and their family members so she was filled to the brim. Here are some pics of my new baby. My wife blames you all for this thing. This is the sight that got me hooked on smoking and collecting grills and smokers, curing meat, making sausage, etc. etc. Thanks for spending my money! hahah Well my wife's really as this is my birthday, father's day, Christmas, and anniversary presents for about the next 10-15 years haha. Attached are some pics of my new baby
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24x60 Straight back elevated cabinet smoker with a elevated and rotated warmer. Some of the add ons I asked for were a wood basket, removable tongue, sausage hooks for the warmer, a raised charcoal grate for the warmer, a damper that closes off heat to the main chamber and allows you to use the warmer as a vertical smoker, a fold down shelf with paper towel holder, and a stainless steel shelf across the whole front of the cooker.
I have already used it quite a bit and it so versatile. Smoker, grill, pizza oven, etc. Holds temps like a champ and gives me the capacity to cook for large crowds. Last weekend I had the honor of cooking for over 1000 veterans and their family members so she was filled to the brim. Here are some pics of my new baby. My wife blames you all for this thing. This is the sight that got me hooked on smoking and collecting grills and smokers, curing meat, making sausage, etc. etc. Thanks for spending my money! hahah Well my wife's really as this is my birthday, father's day, Christmas, and anniversary presents for about the next 10-15 years haha. Attached are some pics of my new baby
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