- Mar 13, 2024
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Hi everyone,
I've been smoking meats since 2019 using a single door vertical propane Masterbuilt smoker, and while that smoker is well loved, it's time for a new one. I live in Pennsylvania and I'd like to smoke for as much of the year as I can, so I'd want something that will do fine in like 40 ˚F weather- college football games and Thanksgiving turkey is a must. I don't know if I'd want another propane smoker, but I do know I want something that is well built and will last. I'm taking any/all suggestions and information as I've never used any other smoker.
I think I like the vertical shape; I like to capture the drippings and reuse them. However, the horizontal shape seems more popular, why is that?
Will there be a steep learning curve to an offset smoker?
How do you recommend getting the wood for it?
Does anyone recommend a guide for me to do some research on this stuff?
Edit: I have a deck and am not space limited.
Thanks in advance!
I've been smoking meats since 2019 using a single door vertical propane Masterbuilt smoker, and while that smoker is well loved, it's time for a new one. I live in Pennsylvania and I'd like to smoke for as much of the year as I can, so I'd want something that will do fine in like 40 ˚F weather- college football games and Thanksgiving turkey is a must. I don't know if I'd want another propane smoker, but I do know I want something that is well built and will last. I'm taking any/all suggestions and information as I've never used any other smoker.
I think I like the vertical shape; I like to capture the drippings and reuse them. However, the horizontal shape seems more popular, why is that?
Will there be a steep learning curve to an offset smoker?
How do you recommend getting the wood for it?
Does anyone recommend a guide for me to do some research on this stuff?
Edit: I have a deck and am not space limited.
Thanks in advance!
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