new propane smoker???

[stuper01]

hello everyone!

I have been looking to buy a new smoker.  currently I have a Bradley electric, which is great until you load it with a good amount of meat.... then it gets difficult to hold temperature.

I was thinking about going propane.. to something like:

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/...View?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-15

what do you guys think?  am I making the right decisions?

 

[themule69]

I would say spend some time reading in the smoker section. The Bradley is a good smoker. 

I see this is your first post. When you get a chance will you drop by roll call so everyone can give you a proper SMF welcome?

 

[superdave]

Stuper01, I've been cooking in one that style for years and produce great food.  What I don't like about the one in your link is I don't see the proper vents.  There should be vents on the side and top for airflow.  Propane is a great way to turn up the heat in varying conditions if you don't want to spend more money for an electric with a thermostat. 

 

[domerskee]

I spent some time looking around and settees on the Camp Chef Smoke Vault. I have been very happy. I say take the time to figure out what you'd like your unit to do and then do some looking around. I was originally questioning how much propane I would use but I have gotten a lot of hours out of each tank. Good luck.